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worldofarchaeology August 12, 2023

GEOPHYSICAL STUDY SUPPORTS LEGEND OF ZAPOTEC “UNDERWORLD” AT MITLA

A recent geophysical investigation led by the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) has brought forth intriguing indications of

worldofarchaeology August 7, 2023

Uncovering the Last Moments Before Vesuvius Eruption at Villa San Marco

Archaeologists conducting excavations at Villa San Marco, an opulent Roman villa near Stabiae, are shedding new light on the final

The sword as seen during a diving expedition off the coast of Israel. (Image credit: Shlomi Katzin)

worldofarchaeology August 7, 2023

Crusader Sword Found in Holy Land: X-rays Reveal Battle Wounds from Naval Clash

Divers unearthed a remarkable medieval artefact during an underwater expedition near Israel in 2021 – a Crusader sword studded with

worldofarchaeology August 6, 2023

Ancient Roman Boat Unearthed in Serbian Coal Mine: A Fascinating Discovery

In a coal mine near Kostolac, Serbia, coal miners made an extraordinary find—a well-preserved Roman boat that likely served as

The great pyramid at giza

worldofarchaeology August 6, 2023

The 7 Wonders of the Ancient World – A Fascinating Journey Through History

The 7 Wonders of the Ancient World, From the remarkable Hanging Gardens of Babylon to the majestic Pyramids at Giza,

HALF-SHEKEL SILVER COIN

worldofarchaeology August 6, 2023

Rare Half-Shekel Silver Coin from First Jewish Revolt Discovered in Judean Desert

Archaeologists from the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) have made an extraordinary discovery—a rare half-shekel silver coin from Year One of

METEORITIC IRON

worldofarchaeology August 6, 2023

Bronze Age Arrowhead Crafted from Meteoritic Iron Unearthed in Switzerland

In an exciting revelation, a recent study of archaeological collections from the greater area of Lake Biel in Switzerland has

RARE ROMAN STEELYARD

worldofarchaeology August 6, 2023

Unveiling History: Rare Roman Steelyard Beam Found at Hadrian’s Wall

Archaeologists have made a remarkable discovery at Milecastle 46 on Hadrian’s Wall—an ancient Roman steelyard beam. This small fortlet, once

Netholic culture

worldofarchaeology August 6, 2023

Necklace Found in Neolithic Grave Offers Glimpse into Ancient Culture

According to a recent study published in the open-access journal PLOS ONE, the discovery of an ornate necklace in a

worldofarchaeology November 8, 2021

Israeli Archaeologists Discover a Magnificent Ancient Gold Ring

The ring, weighing 5.11 grams, was discovered on the ruins of a massive Byzantine-period winemaking plant. “The owner of the

An archaeologist takes photos of inscriptions on the wall of the southern cemetery of King Djoser, after its restoration, near the famed Step Pyramid, in Saqqara, south of Cairo, Egypt [Credit: Nariman El-Mofty, AP]

Inscriptions adorn a wall of the southern cemetery of King Djoser, after its restoration, near the famed Step Pyramid, in Saqqara, south of Cairo, Egypt [Credit: Nariman El-Mofty, AP]

False door engraved with hieroglyphics and images of Pharaoh Djoser [Credit: Nariman El-Mofty, AP]

A path leads to the entrance of the southern cemetery of King Djoser, after its restoration, near the famed Step Pyramid, in Saqqara, south of Cairo, Egypt [Credit: Nariman El-Mofty, AP]

Tel Aviv University Prof. Yuval Gadot in the remains of the building destroyed by the Babilonyans in 586 BCE at the Givati Parking Lot Excavation at the City of David, Jerusalem. (credit: ROSSELLA TERCATIN)

Jomon potteries excavated from the Odake shell midden (Early Jomon). A buried skeleton in this site had a specific burial practice in which the body was placed in a flexed position with bent legs [Credit: Shigeki Nakagome, Trinity College Dublin]

Qumran Living Quarters Credit: Wilson44691, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Berthold Werner, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

A few artefacts from the collection exhibited at the Tamil Nadu Archaeology Department’s headquarters in Chennai

Jomon pottery from the Hirajo shell midden (Late Jomon) and a skull from which ancient DNA was extracted [Credit: Shigeki Nakagome, Trinity College Dublin]