Athens Reveals a 60-Room Roman Complex Above an Even Older Defensive Ditch
Beneath a major avenue in central Athens lies an extraordinary sequence of the city’s past: a sprawling Roman complex with more than 60 rooms, built…
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2,200-Year-Old Atropatene Settlement Found in Azerbaijan’s Mountains
Archaeologists have uncovered a large settlement dating back around 2,200 years in the mountains of southern Azerbaijan, within the historical sphere of ancient Atropatene. The…
A 2,000-Year-Old Stadium Unearthed at Blaundos: A Roman Arena Rising Over One of Anatolia’s Deepest Canyons
A newly opened excavation at Blaundos in western Türkiye has revealed the first architectural traces of a Roman stadium built on the edge of the…
Mystery of “Lonidos”: Seat Rediscovered in 5,000-Year-Old Ancient Theatre
A seat bearing the inscription “Lonidos” has emerged from the ruins of the 5,000-year-old Apollonia ad Rhyndacum Ancient Theatre in Bursa, Turkey. Excavation director Prof.…
Medieval ‘City of the Hobbits’ and War Artifacts Unearthed at Bulgaria’s Ancient Thracian Site Perperikon
Archaeologists working at the ancient Thracian city of Perperikon in Bulgaria have uncovered a fascinating medieval settlement nicknamed the “City of the Hobbits” alongside war…
2,000-Year-Old House Uncovered in Ancient Finziade Reveals Craftsmanship and Ritual Life
In southern Sicily, near the modern town of Licata, archaeologists have uncovered a remarkably well-preserved house in the ancient city of Finziade. Known as House…
Sacred Cult Site Dedicated to Odysseus Discovered on Ithaca: Evidence of Official Worship of the Hero Unearthed
Archaeological excavations on the Greek island of Ithaca have uncovered a sacred cult site dedicated to the legendary hero Odysseus from ancient times. The findings…
Exceptional Roman Villa Unearthed in France: Archaeological Site Opens to the Public
An extraordinary Roman-era rural estate has been uncovered near Auxerre, France, revealing the luxurious lifestyle of ancient elites. Although the site was first identified in…
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…