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New Discovery in Pompeii: Ancient Tomb Relief Depicting Lifelong Love Unearthed in Porta Sarno Necropolis
A striking discovery illuminating the historical fabric of Pompeii has been made in the Porta Sarno necropolis. The “Investigating the Archaeology of Death in Pompeii” project, a collaboration between the Universitat de València and the Pompeii Archaeological Park, has unearthed an extraordinary tomb relief depicting a couple almost life-size. This find offers new insights into…
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3,800-Year-Old Scarab Amulet Discovered by Young Girl in Israel
In a remarkable turn of events, 3.5-year-old Ziv Nitzan from Moshav Ramot Meir has stumbled upon a 3,800-year-old scarab amulet during a family outing to Tel Azeka, located near Beit Shemesh. This unexpected archaeological find has sparked excitement among experts and history enthusiasts alike. While exploring the area, Ziv noticed a unique stone among the…
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Turkish scientists determine that copper was processed in Anatolia 3 thousand years earlier than known
The Kocaeli University (KOÜ) Archaeometry Working Group’s excavations at Gre Fılla Höyük in Southeastern Anatolia have overturned conventional knowledge about the history of copper processing in Anatolia. The copper smelting and casting processes, previously thought to date back to 5,000 BC, have now been traced back 3,000 years earlier, to around 8,000 BC, thanks to…
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Obsidian Artifacts in Alberta Reveal Evidence of Long-Distance Trade Among Indigenous Peoples
Recent research in the province of Alberta, located in western Canada, presents striking evidence of significant long-distance trade among Indigenous peoples in the region before the arrival of Europeans. This groundbreaking study re-evaluates and updates previous analyses, shedding light on the complex social and economic interactions that prevailed in the area. “The magnitude of the…
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A Roman coin believed to be the first of its kind found in the UK has sold for nearly £5,000
Ron Walters, 76, from Kingswinford, West Midlands, found the coin with his metal detector in Wall Heath near Dudley last year. Mark Hannam, from Fieldings Auctioneers in Stourbridge, said the coin was bought by a collector from Scotland for £4,700 on Friday. “Even though it’s been in the soil for over 1,900 years, he’s very…
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Temple of Zeus Regains Its Former Splendour
The columns of the Temple of Zeus Lepsynos in the ancient city of Euromos, located in the Milas district of Muğla, are being restored under the “Heritage for the Future” project. 1 The works in the temple, built in the 2nd century BC, aim to make the columns earthquake-resistant. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abuzer Kızıl, a…
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Archaeologists Uncover 4,800-Year-Old Bronze Age Tombs in Başur Höyük, Türkiye, Where Teenage Girls Were Ritually Sacrificed
As the first civilizations began to emerge in Mesopotamia and Anatolia, significant transformations in social structure, economy, and culture took place. Among the most revealing archaeological sites shedding light on this period is Başur Höyük, an ancient royal cemetery located in eastern Türkiye. Recent studies indicate that this site offers crucial insights into the origins…
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Tiny Danish Stamp Reshapes Origins of Sutton Hoo Helmet
A recent discovery on the Danish island of Tåsinge is overturning long-held theories about the origins of the Sutton Hoo helmet, one of the most prized treasures of Anglo-Saxon history. A small metal stamp (“patrice”) found by a metal detectorist bears striking similarities to motifs found on the helmet, suggesting this iconic artifact may have…
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Oldest Known Stone Mould Discovered in Roman Hispania, Shedding Light on Coin Production
Excavations at the ancient settlement of Obulco in Porcuna, Spain, have unearthed the oldest evidence of coin production in Roman Hispania. This important discovery by archaeologists from the University of Jaén was announced by ‘La Brújula Verde’ and opens a unique window on economic practices in antiquity. Obulco was a vibrant city, both commercially and…