Tuesday, 1 April 2025

Tag: Iron Age

One of Britain's Largest Iron Age Treasures Discovered

Archaeologists Unearth One of Britain’s Largest and Most Significant Iron Age Hoards

An extraordinary discovery near the village of Melsonby in North Yorkshire, England, is poised to rewrite Iron Age history. The Melsonby Hoard, dated to approximately 2,000 years ago, contains over 800 objects that have thrilled archaeologists and history enthusiasts alike. What’s Inside the Melsonby Hoard? This unique hoard includes a rich and diverse collection of

A new study shows the presence of rare meteoric iron in 2,700-year-old artifacts in Poland

A new study shows the presence of rare meteoric iron in 2,700-year-old artifacts in Poland

Scientists have identified the presence of rare meteoric iron in artifacts discovered at two Iron Age burial sites near the city of Częstochowa in southern Poland. These significant findings are detailed in a study published in the Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports. The artifacts, excavated from burial sites dating back to 750-600 BC, belong to