A team of archaeologists from Pamukkale University have unearthed a grand villa complex spanning 1,500 square metres in the ancient city of Tripolis.
Situated in the Buldan district of Denizli, Turkey, Tripolis is renowned for its well-preserved…
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Sprawling castle complex discovered on the Tirişin Plateau
Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a large castle complex with over 50 rooms on the Tirişin Plateau, Türkiye.
The discovery was made during a survey by archaeologists from the Archaeology Department at Van Yüzüncü Yıl University…
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Roman bathing complex discovered in eastern Türkiye
A team of archaeologists from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism have unearthed a 1,700-year-old bathing complex in the village of Elazığ, eastern Türkiye.
Traces of Roman occupation were first identified when a local farmer uncovered evidence…
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3,800-year-old warrior’s tomb found intact
Archaeologists in Azerbaijan have found an intact kurgan, an ancient burial mound dating back nearly 3,800 years during the Middle Bronze Age.
Led by Dr. Shamil Najafov of the Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology of ANAS, the excavation took…
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Ancient settlement provides new evidence on Roman transition
Archaeologists from Cotswold Archaeology have uncovered the remains of a substantial rural settlement in Fordingbridge, England, dating back to the Late Iron Age and continuing into the Roman period.
The excavation is being conducted ahead of a…
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“City of Queens” turbulent history revealed in new archaeological study
Archaeologists have been conducting an in-depth study of Veszprém’s historic Castle District, revealing the turbulent history that shaped the “City of Queens.”
The study is part of a major archaeological and restoration project involving…
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Trove of medieval treasures unearthed in Oslo
Archaeologists have unearthed a trove of nearly 3,000 medieval objects in Oslo’s port district of Bjørvika, Norway.
The discovery mostly consists of leather goods, including shoes, bags, and knife sheaths, providing new insights into the…
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Archaeologists find tomb of Caracol’s first ruler
After more than four decades of excavations at the Maya city of Caracol, University of Houston archaeologists Arlen and Diane Chase have uncovered the long-lost tomb of Te K’ab Chaak, the city’s founding ruler.
Caracol was a major Maya polity…
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Carved human face found in Polish lake
Archaeologists from the Nicolaus Copernicus University (NCU) have made the remarkable discovery of a carved wooden beam in the waters of Lake Lednica, located between Poznań and Gniezno in west-central Poland.
Made from oak, the beam features a…
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Crystalline arrowhead among new discoveries at Hedkammen
Archaeologists from Arkeologerna have uncovered a crystalline arrowhead crafted from quartzite during excavations south of Skellefteå in northern Sweden.
The discovery was made during a study of the Hedkammen ridge, revealing over 300…
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