#archaeology

#archaeology

The discovery of oil lamps and Hebrew artifacts in Castulo suggests a previously unknown Jewish community in the late Roman era, around the fourth or fifth century AD.

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) confirmed that nations bear a responsibility to take action against climate change, emphasizing the need for compliance with international laws.

DNA analysis showed that people buried under the same house were often related on their mother's side, indicating a matrilineal household formation in Catalhoyuk.

"This is a natural process that uncovers, and eventually recovers, these glyphs and others located around the island," Nathan Wilkes explained, highlighting the dynamic nature of the shoreline.

The tomb of Kim Young, a hostage prince from Silla, was discovered in Xi'an, China, marking an important find in the study of Tang Dynasty and Silla relations.

The Penico archaeological site has been identified as a vital trading centre connecting early Pacific coastal communities with those in the Andes and Amazon regions.

The team revealed that the megalithic landscape in the Le Plasker section was constructed between 4600 and 4300 BC, placing it among Europe's earliest megalithic monuments.

The largest exhibition of Viking-age artefacts in the UK aims to tell the story of the Vikings' power base in the north of England, showcasing significant findings.

Sophie Jackson, director of development at MOLA, stated, 'Finding substantial remains of the basilica is one of the most remarkable discoveries made in the City in recent years, and it has been described as the equivalent to discovering the Speaker's Chair in the Chamber of the House of Commons in 2,000 years' time.'

These findings strongly support the hypothesis that the Giza Plateau conceals a vast subterranean complex, potentially indicative of an extensive underground city.

Easter Island was settled from central East Polynesia around AD 1200-1250. The Polynesians were skilled sailors so double canoes were used.

Twenty-two massive stone blocks from the Lighthouse of Alexandria have been raised from the Mediterranean, including Ptolemaic door lintels and a pylon, some weighing up to 80 tons.

Kaifu devised an adventurous plan that would see a team of researchers take to the sea in a 225 km canoe trip from Taiwan to Japan's Yonaguni island.

The discoveries confirm that the builders were not slaves. If they had been, they would never have been buried in the shadow of the pyramids, like kings and queens did.

A new mission to locate Amelia Earhart's long-missing plane is being launched following fresh clues suggesting she may have crash-landed on a remote island in the South Pacific.

Like the sea, (Babylon) proffers her yield, like a garden of fruit, she flourishes in her charms, like a wave, her swell brings her bounties rolling in.

The recent excavation has revealed a polychrome mosaic floor dating back to the 1st century B.C., showcasing intricate geometric designs and painted accents.

"We believe that knowledge is the strongest weapon to face challenges, and that every moment we study gives us new hope for a better future."

"The Voynich Manuscript is perhaps the most famous example of medieval writing that remains wholly undeciphered, intriguing scholars and cryptographers alike."

Archaeologists have 'drawn lines' showing how Stone-Age seafarers could have discovered the southernmost islands of Japan, travelling northeast from Taiwan.

The public can come and contemplate the mysteries around this ship, because like anything from the past, we have pieces of information. We don't have the whole story.

Mads Ravn notes, 'The burial site is most likely associated with the nobleman's farm in Lisbjerg from the Viking Age, which is located less than a kilometer from the burial site.'

Bennett and his colleagues radiocarbon-dated seeds from sediment layers to establish that ancient footprints in New Mexico were made after 23,000 years ago.