A Unique Tomb Filled with Jewellery was Discovered in A Roman Cemetery Near Wansford
During the expansion of the A47 road near Wansford, close to Peterborough, a remarkable Roman cemetery was unexpectedly uncovered, leaving archaeologists in awe. The excavation team describes this site as “extraordinary” due to the diverse burial practices and the array of grave goods discovered. Notably, the jewelry found with a young child and a solid
The Colchester Vase Confirms the Existence of Gladiatorial Combat in Roman Britain
The Colchester Vase, dating from 160 to 200 AD, is a unique artifact that provides striking evidence of the existence of gladiatorial games in Camulodunum (modern-day Colchester), Roman Britain. Recent research has revealed that this ceramic piece is not merely a decorative object but a commissioned work documenting a local gladiatorial event. The remarkable inscriptions
Ancient Roman Bridge Discovered During Railway Works in Greece
A Roman-era bridge was discovered during the ongoing suburban railway construction works in the ancient city of Elefsina, Greece. Elefsina (also known as Eleusis) is an ancient city located in the Attica region of Greece, 18 kilometers away from Athens. Situated on the coast of the Aegean Sea, Elefsina is particularly famous for the Eleusinian
Archaeologists Discover Important Part of Roman Basilica in Basement of Building in London
Archaeological excavations in the basement of an office building in London have uncovered an important part of a Roman basilica. The team of archaeologists working at 85 Gracechurch Street experienced great excitement when they revealed sections of a stone wall that is believed to have formed the basilica’s foundation and should have been two and
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
2000-Year-Old Roman Bath Columns Restored to Their Former Glory
The 2000-year-old Roman bath columns of the ancient city of Stratonikeia, known as the “City of Gladiators”, have been successfully restored. Stratonikeia, located in the Yatağan district of Muğla, is one of the largest marble cities in the world. Archaeological excavations in the city, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List, continue under
Archaeologists Discover Hellenistic Sacred Site During High-Speed Train Construction in Italy
During the construction of a high-speed railway connecting Naples and Bari, archaeologists uncovered a significant Hellenistic sacred site in Ponte, Italy. This remarkable find provides new insights into ancient Greek religious practices and their cultural impact in Italy, revealing how Greek settlers and their descendants worshipped thousands of years ago. Importance of the Sacred Site
Small Hagia Sophia Poterna from the Eastern Roman Period Buried in the Ground Due to Lack of Maintenance
In the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire, Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul), Emperor Justinian I and his wife Theodora built the Small Hagia Sophia Poterne for security purposes on the sea side of the walls. This historical structure has an estimated history of approximately 1500 years. However, neglect and lack of maintenance have caused it to