Copyright Ancientist 2025 | Theme by ThemeinProgress | Proudly powered by WordPress
Written by ancientist
An extraordinary discovery of well-preserved wooden houses has taken archaeologists back over 2,000 years, to the Warring States period (475 BC to 221 BC), in Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, China. This find sheds light on the construction techniques, structural designs, and daily lives of people living on the outskirts of the Yue State capital. During preliminary
Recent archaeological excavations in Ostia Antica, located in the heart of the Roman Empire, have revealed striking evidence of the presence of the ancient Jewish community in this significant port city. A mikveh, or Jewish ritual bath, dating back to the late 4th century AD, has been discovered in a settlement complex, providing insights into
Rising in the Sarıkaya district of the Central Anatolian city of Yozgat, the Sarıkaya Roman Bath, known as the “Princess’s Bath” (Kral Kızı), is a unique historical structure with only two examples in the world. This exquisite example of the “Basilica Therma” type of Roman baths attracts visitors with both its architectural splendor and healing
Groundbreaking research from a leading Chinese university is unraveling the mysteries of a mass grave in Bayanbulag, Mongolia, shedding light on a dark chapter of the Han-Xiongnu War. This bioarchaeological study, led by Jilin University, reveals that the remains of soldiers found in the grave originated from Northern China, not from the local Mongolian population.
As part of the archaeological excavation at the Coto Correa site in Las Chapas, Marbella, the Ministry of Culture, Education, and Historical Heritage has reported the discovery of graphic designs on a stone block that could be more than 200,000 years old. This area, known for hosting the city’s oldest remnants, has been under archaeological
The serene waters of Loch Achtily in the Scottish Highlands are preparing to host an extraordinary archaeological discovery in September 2025. Underwater archaeologists are setting out to uncover the mysteries of a man-made island, home to Scots during the Norman Conquest, by examining the remains of an ancient settlement known as a “crannog,” built over
In an ancient Byzantine monastery just outside Jerusalem, the remains of a woman buried with 30 iron rings attached to her body have been found. This striking discovery provides the first archaeological evidence of extreme asceticism among female monks, a phenomenon previously known only from historical texts. Innovative technology used by researchers from the Israel
In a remarkable archaeological find, researchers have uncovered 1100-year-old olive seeds from a shipwreck off the coast of Turkey. The ship, which set sail from Gaza, sank in a storm near Antalya, and this discovery has excited scientists, particularly Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hakan Öniz and his team, who made the find during underwater excavations that
The Niğde Provincial Gendarmerie Command teams apprehended six individuals red-handed who were trying to sell a human mummy believed to be from the Middle Ages. During a successful operation in the Bor district, the mummy seized at the residence of a person named H.G. was found to be in a preserved state of bodily integrity.
Recent archaeological excavations at the William Grant & Sons Girvan Distillery in southwest Scotland have unveiled fascinating insights into the Roman Empire’s presence in the far north. Conducted by GUARD Archaeology, the research has revealed a rare enamelled Roman brooch, dating back to the late 2nd century AD, which highlights the intricate relationships between local
A new study reveals one of the earliest transportation methods in human history. 22,000-year-old traces found in White Sands National Park in New Mexico indicate that our ancestors used the travois, a simple but effective means of transport, long before the invention of the wheel. This discovery provides striking insights into the technological skills of
