Archaeologists from the Institute of Archaeology of the Russian Academy of Sciences have uncovered 13 Chalcolithic-era sites, each yielding a wealth of cultural artefacts and material evidence.
Excavations are in preparations for the R-217…
Category: Arch/ Anthro
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Study reveals East Asia’s earliest gold-inlaid spear sheath
In 1954, a bronze spear sheath dating from Japan’s Kofun period (AD 300–538) was found beneath a rock on Okinoshima, a sacred island located off the coast of Munakata, Fukuoka.
The entire island is revered as a Shinto kami (deity), with strict…
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Cache of military helmets from both World Wars discovered during roadworks
Road construction works in the Polish city of Wroclaw have unearthed an unusual cache of military objects from WWI and WWII.
The discovery was made on Koszarowa Street, coincidently just a few metres from the University of Wrocław’s Institute…
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New archaeological treasures unearthed at Finziade
Archaeologists excavating at Finziade in southern Italy have unearthed an artisan workshop and a domestic sacellum containing archaeological treasures.
Founded in 282 BC by Phintius of Acragas (often referred to as the tyrant of Acragas) Finziade…
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Significant multi-period discoveries in Delbrück-Bentfeld
An archaeological excavation in Delbrück-Bentfeld, a town in the east of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, has unearthed nearly 400 features of archaeological interest that span several centuries.
Excavations first commenced in November 2024 at…
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Excavation confirms the origin of Sheffield Castle
Archaeologists excavating the former site of Sheffield Castle site have confirmed that an artificial mound within the castle interior is a motte dating back to the earliest phase of the castle’s construction.
After the Norman conquest of England…
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WWII bunker unexpectedly discovered during forest clearance works
A WWII bunker has been discovered during forest clearance works for the S17 Piaski–Hrebenne expressway in eastern Poland.
A previous LiDAR survey of the area had revealed traces of World War II-era field fortifications, such as trenches and…
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Salvage project reveals 500 years of Veracruz history
An archaeological salvage project in Veracruz, Mexico, has uncovered more than five centuries of the city’s urban development and everyday life.
The project, led by the Veracruz City Council in collaboration with the National Institute of…
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Aerial photographs indicate an enormous Avar-Era cemetery
An analysis of aerial photographs has led to the discovery of a previously unknown Avar-era cemetery on the outskirts of Tatabánya, Hungary.
The site was first identified in April 2025 by researchers from the Hungarian National Museum, who…
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Pigs Were Domesticated from Wild Boars in South China over 8,000 Years Ago, Study Suggests
China has long been considered one of the locations for original domestication of wild boars (Sus scrofa) but tracking the initial process has always been challenging. In a new study, archaeologists analyzed pig dental calculus (mineralized…
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