Archaeologists have discovered evidence that the Stěplag gulag in Kazakhstan operated until 1961, which refutes the existing historical consensus about its closure in 1956 and indicates the continuation of the repressive system under a different administration. (translated)
Since 2022, a team from the Sapienza University of Rome, led by archaeologist Francesca Romana Stasolla, has been digging under the floor of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, on the occasion of a restoration of the pavement. It is one of the largest excavations on this site in nearly... (translated)
Thieves have stolen a large part of a prehistoric gold treasure from the archaeological museum of Villena near Alicante during a highly professional and swift burglary that lasted only four minutes. (translated)
During a police raid in the Jerusalem neighborhood of Silwan, a burial cave from the Second Temple period was discovered, which occurred after a violent conflict between local families that resulted in several casualties. (translated)
Czech scientists led by archaeologist Lenka Varadzinová are preparing for a research expedition to Kenya, where they will focus on the 13,000-year-old site Olkena and the study of ostrich jewelry production as a possible strategy for survival and cooperation during periods of climate change and resource scarcity. (translated)
The historical drought affecting Europe is causing a significant drop in the levels of major rivers, disrupting river transport while revealing remarkable archaeological remains, such as a Roman bridge in Italy, Nazi wrecks in Serbia, and mammoth bones in Bulgaria. (translated)
Archaeologists from the University of West Bohemia in Pilsen have discovered a sanctuary over 6,500 years old near the village of Chleby in Nymburk, which served as a ritual center connected to astronomical cycles and is over a thousand years older than Britain's Stonehenge. (translated)
Archaeological excavations in Warsaw have revealed sections of the city's ghetto and nearly 3,000 everyday objects, providing a poignant testimony to the lives of the thousands of Jews imprisoned by the Nazis between 1940 and 1943. (translated)
V srpnu 2015 Islámský stát veřejně zavraždil 83letého archeologa Khaleda al-Asaada. Nebyl to žádný voják. Čtyřicet let chránil starověkou Palmýru. Když se džihádisté ptali, kde jsou ukryté cenné artefakty, odmítl jim to říct. Zaplatil za to vlastním životem🕯️🧵👇 https://t.co/pobWFTLfvu #IS #Palmýra #archeologie
Archaeologists from Masaryk University have discovered the remains of one of the oldest agricultural houses in Central Europe, dating back to around 5400 BC, where prehistoric people likely lived in communities of 10 to 20 members, and are now investigating the causes of its demise, which was probably caused by a fire. (translated)
During restoration work on the historical retaining wall in the Villa Celimontana park near the Colosseum, archaeologists discovered the remains of a luxury building from the 2nd century AD, which could have been the residence of a wealthy Roman family or the site of the fire brigade unit "vigiles." (translated)
An Italian diver discovered off the coast of Sicily a Roman wreck over 2,100 years old containing hundreds of amphorae in very good condition, presumably used for the transport of wine, raising concerns about their safety in light of the risks of looting. (translated)
A new study confirms the existence of the Aquiry civilization in the Amazon, which in the first centuries after Christ counted between 1.25 and 3 million people and included thousands of urban structures, demonstrating a significant population in an area that was previously considered sparsely populated. (translated)
The discovery of a Roman shipwreck over 2000 years old, with a cargo of hundreds of amphorae off the coast of Sicily, represents one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of recent years, revealing the historical trade routes of the Mediterranean. (translated)
A Roman wreck over 2,000 years old, filled with hundreds of ancient amphorae likely used for transporting wine, has been discovered by divers off the coast of Sicily, representing one of the most important recent discoveries in underwater archaeology according to the Italian Minister of Culture. (translated)
A Roman wreck over 2000 years old, loaded with hundreds of amphorae likely used to transport wine, has been discovered by Italian divers off the coast of Sicily, marking a significant advancement in underwater archaeology according to the Italian Minister of Culture. (translated)
Divers have discovered an exceptionally well-preserved Roman shipwreck off the coast of Sicily, which is estimated to date from the second or first century BC and still contains hundreds of amphorae, making it one of the most important underwater archaeological discoveries of recent years. (translated)
On the west coast of Sicily, a Roman shipwreck over two thousand years old has been discovered, with hundreds of amphorae and other artifacts, which is considered by the Italian Ministry of Culture to be one of the most important archaeological discoveries in recent years. (translated)
Polish archaeologists recently discovered traces of beer that are 4,500 years old in ritual pottery in Poland, which challenges our understanding of the history of this beverage and its cultural significance at the time. (translated)
A new study has revealed that children sacrificed in the Incan ritual of Capacocha did not die as previously thought, and their last months of life involved long journeys across the empire and a thoughtful ritual process, indicating a more complex view of death and sacrifice in Andean culture. (translated)
