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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 directly above a much older defensive ditch associated with the fortifications of Classical Athens. The remains were uncovered during rescue excavations along Vasilissis Olgas Avenue, close to the Temple of…
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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 site contains substantial buildings, rooms, defensive sections and evidence of production activity. The settlement, known as Seyidin Yeri, lies near Urakaran village in the Yardimli district, on the left bank…
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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 Ulubey Canyon — a dramatic setting that may redefine the ancient city’s identity. On a wind-carved plateau rising above one of Anatolia’s largest canyon systems, Blaundos Ancient City has always…
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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. Dr. Derya Şahin highlights that reinstating these ancient seats to their original positions is revealing the theatre’s lost grandeur and shedding light on its social and cultural history. Excavations at…
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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 artifacts that reveal the site’s turbulent past. Led by Professor Nikolay Ovcharov, the excavation team is shedding new light on this 8,000-year-old archaeological treasure nestled in the Eastern Rhodope mountains.…
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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 No. 19, the site offers rare insights into everyday life, artisan production, and domestic rituals from over two millennia ago. The excavation is part of a new campaign supported by…
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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 at the Agios Athanasios area, also known as the “Homer School,” reveal that the cult of Odysseus was not merely a mythological story but held significant religious and social importance…
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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 1966 during gravel extraction works, the ongoing excavations have now expanded the known area to 4,000 square meters. What was once thought to be a standalone building has now been…
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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…