Five-Ton Roman Sarcophagus Found Sealed Beneath Cavtat After 1,500 Years
A five-ton Roman sarcophagus discovered beneath Cavtat, Croatia, was found still closed, sealed with lime mortar, and untouched after more than 1,500 years. The stone…
Late Antiquity
Ancient Helmets and Jewelry Reveal a Forgotten Sasanian Experiment with Brass
A golden shimmer on a hairpin. A thin metal strip on a helmet. A small rivet hidden inside an old museum object. At first glance,…
A Byzantine Pilgrimage Industry Revealed by a 1,400-Year-Old Souvenir Mold in the Judean Desert
Archaeologists working at Hyrcania, a remote hilltop complex in the Judean Desert, have uncovered a rare limestone mold that once produced small pilgrimage flasks more…
A Sealed Roman Sarcophagus in Budapest Uncovers the Life of a Young Woman Buried With Extraordinary Treasures
When archaeologists in Budapest lifted the heavy limestone lid of a Roman sarcophagus—still sealed after 1,600 years—they had little idea how well its interior had…
Unearthed in Southern Italy: Roman Villa Offers New Clues to Saint Cassiodorus and His Vanished Monastery
Archaeologists have uncovered the remains of a monumental Roman villa in the Ceraso area of Squillace, southern Italy, shedding new light on settlement patterns in…
Ancient Port Structure from Late Antiquity Discovered in Corsica
Archaeologists uncover a rare 4th–5th century A.D. dock on the northern tip of Corsica, offering new insights into the island’s Roman past. An archaeological excavation…