Mysterious Drawings on 200,000-Year-Old Stone Discovered in Marbella
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
“Ringed Nun” Discovered Near Jerusalem: Shedding Light on Byzantine-Era Extreme Asceticism
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
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
Travois in North America 22,000 Years Ago: Early Humans’ Transportation Revolution
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
Mesopotamia’s Hidden Waterways: Millennia-Old Irrigation System Discovered in Eridu
An international team of archaeologists and geologists has discovered a remarkably well-preserved ancient irrigation network in the Eridu region of southern Iraq, dating from the 6th to the 1st millennium BCE. This extraordinary find offers unique insights into the early agricultural practices of Mesopotamia. Led by geoarchaeologist Jaafar Jotheri from Durham University, researchers revealed that
The Temple of Athena, Main Goddess of Ancient Side, Attracts Great Interest
The Temple of Athena, the main goddess of the Ancient City of Side, which has witnessed thousands of years of history in the Manavgat district of Antalya, is attracting great interest after its restoration. Side, one of the most important port cities of the Pamphylia region, was founded in the 7th century BC and draws
A Unique Tomb Filled with Jewellery was Discovered in A Roman Cemetery Near Wansford
During the expansion of the A47 road near Wansford, close to Peterborough, a remarkable Roman cemetery was unexpectedly uncovered, leaving archaeologists in awe. The excavation team describes this site as “extraordinary” due to the diverse burial practices and the array of grave goods discovered. Notably, the jewelry found with a young child and a solid
Magnificent Jewellery and Amulets from Egypt’s 26th Dynasty Found in Karnak Temples
The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, along with the Egyptian-French archaeological mission, has uncovered a significant collection of jewelry and amulets dating back to the early 26th Dynasty (664–525 B.C.) at the Karnak Temples. This discovery provides important insights into ancient Egyptian craftsmanship. During excavations in the northern area of the Karnak complex, archaeologists
Bronze Age Settlement Unearthed in the Maghreb, Described as ‘Empty Land’
A groundbreaking discovery in Morocco is forcing a reassessment of North African history during the Bronze Age. Excavations at Kach Kouch, a site near the Lau River in northwestern Morocco, have unearthed evidence of a thriving settlement dating back to 2200-600 BCE, long before the arrival of the Phoenicians. This finding, published in the journal
Storm in Libya Reveals History: Ancient Greek Tombstone Discovery in 2023 Flood
In September 2023, Storm “Daniel” struck Libya, causing not only widespread destruction but also revealing hidden historical treasures that had been buried for centuries. In the city of Shahhat, the floodwaters unearthed an ancient Greek tombstone, shedding light on the region’s rich past. The Libyan Antiquities Authority officially confirmed that the artifact discovered in the