archeology

These are some of the coolest things found trapped in ice

Archaeology isn't just limited to dirt, rocks, and water. Plenty of major historical discoveries were also found trapped away in the ice. 

08/07/2024

Iraq exhibits ancient artifacts returned by US and other countries

Iraqi authorities have been trying to retrieve thousands of archaeological relics missing since the US invasion in 2003.

By REUTERS
08/07/2024

Italian research team possibly locates renowned philosopher Plato's precise resting place

Plato's possible final resting place was hinted at through deciphering ancient scroll, linking him to a garden at the Academy in Athens, recent research using advanced imaging technologies shows.

05/07/2024

Discovery of oldest sea monster fossil in New Zealand sheds light on dawn of dinosaur age

Oldest polar sea dinosaur vertebra, 246 million years old, found in New Zealand challenges migration theories, shedding light on early Southern Hemisphere reptile presence.

30/06/2024

Lost Assyrian camp uncovered: Could it prove the biblical siege of Jerusalem?

Stephen Compton, an expert in Near Eastern archaeology, used modern mapping techniques to identify the remains of what he believes to be ancient Assyrian military camps dating back to around 700 B.C.

Discovery in Crete may be legendary Minotaur labyrinth

A 4,000-year-old circular structure resembling Minoan tomb architecture was unearthed near Kastelli, Crete, suggesting it could be the legendary labyrinth of King Minos.

22/06/2024

Oldest liquid wine found in 2000-year-old Roman burial in southern Spain

Before this discovery, the presumed oldest liquid wine was the 'Speyer wine bottle', which is thought to be about 1700 years old.

Coins left under a building 1,650 years ago are evidence of the last Jewish revolt

The dramatic discovery is the first-ever evidence in Lod from the Gallus Revolt, the last Jewish resistance against Roman rule, between 351 and 354 CE.

A historical Jewish rediscovery in Rafah amid modern conflict

Prime Minister Netanyahu's incursion into Rafah displaced over a million Palestinians, highlighting the area's complex history, including significant Jewish presence since the Hasmonean era.

New dinosaur species discovered in Zimbabwe highlights Africa's paleontological potential

Scientists discovered new dinosaur species, in Zimbabwe. The herbivorous dinosaur's remains date back to the late Triassic Period, highlighting Africa's paleontological potential

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