2,300-Year-Old Celtic Woman Buried with Lamb or Goat Remains in Germany
Archaeologists discovered the remains of a lamb or young goat beside a Celtic woman buried in Bavaria around 250 BCE. Her grave also contained elaborate…
Archaeological discoveries
1,800-Year-Old Roman Child’s Sarcophagus Found Intact with Toys in Romania
A sealed Roman-era child’s sarcophagus discovered in Constanța, Romania, has preserved clay toys, bronze amulets, floral decorations, and the remains of a wooden coffin. Dating…
3,000-Year-Old Gold Object in Germany Was Not What It Seemed
A mysterious gold object from a 3,000-year-old grave in Germany has taken an unexpected turn in the hands of conservators. What archaeologists initially suspected might…
4,000-Year-Old Dog Paw Prints Found in Bronze Age House Ruins in Türkiye
Nearly 4,000 years ago, a dog walked across a wet mudbrick in western Anatolia, leaving paw prints that would survive for millennia. Archaeologists have now…
1,500-Year-Old ‘Shaman’ Haniwa Found in Japan
An early clay sculpture of a woman believed to have taken part in rituals has been recovered from a fifth-century tomb in Gunma. The find…
2,400-Year-Old Greek Temple in Albania Reveals a Roof Built with Imported Marble
New excavations at Shtyllas have identified roof tiles apparently brought from the Greek island of Paros and from Corinth, offering a clearer picture of a…
2,500-Year-Old Barrier in Denmark May Reveal Forgotten Iron Age Conflicts
A prehistoric defensive barrier discovered in western Denmark may reveal previously unknown tensions during the Early Iron Age. Built across an ancient travel route, the…
Archaeologists Discover Troy’s First Known Musical Instrument
A 2,800-year-old bone flute has become the first musical instrument identified in more than 160 years of excavations at ancient Troy in Türkiye. The rare…
Ancient Sanctuary of Demeter in Italy Reveals Evidence of a Pre-Etruscan Past
New archaeological excavations at a secluded sanctuary in central Italy have revealed evidence of human activity predating its known Etruscan and Roman phases. The discoveries…