Monday, 14 April 2025

Category: Classical Archaeology

Man Buried with Roman Pugio Found in an Ancient Castle in Spain

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

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

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

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

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

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