2300-Year-Old Egyptian Gold Mine Reveals Evidence of Slavery: Iron Shackles Illuminate the Dark Side of the Past
Recent archaeological excavations in the Ghozza region of Egypt have uncovered shocking evidence that some workers in a Ptolemaic-era (3rd century BC) gold mine were enslaved. The iron shackles found at the excavation site highlight the prevalence of forced labor in gold mining during that period. Led by historian Jean Pouilloux of the Laboratoire HiSoMA
1100-Year-Old Olive Seeds Discovered in Turkey’s Mediterranean Waters
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
Ancient Structures and Artifacts Dating Back 2,300 Years Discovered in Kuwait
A Kuwaiti-Italian archaeological mission team has uncovered significant structures, including a courtyard and a building from the Hellenistic period, dating back 2,300 years in the western part of the Al-Qurainiya area on Failaka Island. This discovery was announced in a press release by the Kuwait National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL). Mohammad bin
Ancient Roman Bridge Discovered During Railway Works in Greece
A Roman-era bridge was discovered during the ongoing suburban railway construction works in the ancient city of Elefsina, Greece. Elefsina (also known as Eleusis) is an ancient city located in the Attica region of Greece, 18 kilometers away from Athens. Situated on the coast of the Aegean Sea, Elefsina is particularly famous for the Eleusinian
A Key Silla Kingdom Palace Found in South Korea
A long-term investigation in South Korea has uncovered a significant palace site belonging to the Silla Kingdom. This discovery has the potential to fundamentally alter the historical narrative of this ancient kingdom. Background of the Silla Kingdom The Silla Kingdom, established in 57 BC and lasting until 935 AD, ranks among the oldest kingdoms in
3,600-Year-Old Bronze Dagger Found in the Depths of the Mediterranean
A 3,600-year-old bronze dagger with a silver needle from the Minoan civilization of Crete has been discovered during underwater excavations off the coast of the Kumluca district of Antalya in southern Turkey. Underwater archaeological excavations in Kumluca had previously unearthed a sunken ship carrying copper ingots thought to have come from the Troodos Mountains. This
A New Pyramid of the Caral Culture, Known as the Oldest Civilization in South America, Discovered
A team from the Caral Archaeological Zone has uncovered a new pyramidal structure in “Sector F” of the Chupacigarro archaeological site. This site is located just one kilometer west of the Sacred City of Caral-Supe, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in the Supe Valley, Barranca province, Lima Region, Peru. Dr. Ruth Shady leads the multidisciplinary
Restoration of Patara’s 2000-Year-Old Ancient Lighthouse Reaches Final Stage
The restoration of the ancient lighthouse in Patara, the capital of the Lycian League, has reached its final stage. Located near Kaş in Antalya, Patara was known in antiquity as the sacred center of the god Apollo. In 2020, officials declared the year as the ‘Year of Patara.’ Under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Havva
Archaeologists Discover ‘Devil’s Money’ in Eastern Netherlands
In a significant archaeological find, researchers uncovered ‘Devil’s Money’ at an early medieval site in Eastern Netherlands. This area likely served as a cultural hub. The discovery began in 2019 when metal detector enthusiasts found numerous ancient coins in a field. After seeing the coins, archaeologists, including Jan-Willem de Kort from the Netherlands Cultural Heritage
5000-Year-Old Cube Uncovers the Oldest Iron Age Settlement in India
In the summer of 2022, a team from the Tamil Nadu State Archaeology Department made a significant discovery in Sivagalai, located in the Tuticorin district. They uncovered 160 burial pots, which provide valuable insights into the region’s ancient history. While excavating in the A2 trench, archaeologists found bones, pottery shards, coal, and iron artifacts inside