Archaeologists Discover Earliest Evidence of Metal Mining in Poland
Archaeologists from the Jagiellonian University Institute of Archaeology have uncovered the earliest evidence of metal extraction and smelting in Poland. They found that lead ornaments from the Early Iron Age originated from the Olkusz lead deposits in the Silesia-Kraków Upland. Their findings appeared in the journal Archaeometry. New Insights on Olkusz Ore Deposits The researchers
Man Buried with Roman Pugio Found in an Ancient Castle in Spain
During the construction of a new photovoltaic park at Cortijo Lobato, near Almendralejo in Spain’s Extremadura region, archaeologists made a remarkable discovery: the skeletal remains of a man buried with a Roman pugio, a type of dagger. This site, with a history dating back to the 3rd millennium BC, shows evidence of human activity extending
Seeds Discovered in the Toilet Channel of an 1800-Year-Old Roman Villa Under Investigation
Excavations at the ancient city of Pompeipolis, often referred to as the “Ephesus of the Black Sea,” have uncovered intriguing seeds in the toilet channel of an 1800-year-old Roman villa. This significant find is set to provide insights into the dietary habits and insect diversity of the period. The Roman villa, covering an area of
A Key Silla Kingdom Palace Found in South Korea
A long-term investigation in South Korea has uncovered a significant palace site belonging to the Silla Kingdom. This discovery has the potential to fundamentally alter the historical narrative of this ancient kingdom. Background of the Silla Kingdom The Silla Kingdom, established in 57 BC and lasting until 935 AD, ranks among the oldest kingdoms in