Intriguing ‘Dionysus with Panther’ Chariot Applique Discovered in Bulgaria’s Skutare in ‘Multi-layer’ Settlement
A highly intriguing ancient artifact – a bronze applique depicting wine god Dionysus together with what is believed to be a panther, which was most likely decorating a chariot – has been discovered in Bulgaria’s Skutare, close to the city…
Unseen 3rd Century BC Thracian Temple Discovered by Archaeologists beneath ‘Large Mound’ in Bulgaria’s Plovdiv
An Ancient Thracian temple from the 3rd century BC, of a type that has never been seen before, has been unearthed by archaeologists in Bulgaria’s Plovdiv, underneath a massive man-made hill known as “the Large Mound” (“Golyamata Mogila”). The Large…
Striking Stake Burial with Gold Finds of Thracian – Roman Noble Warrior Discovered in Southeast Bulgaria
Archaeologists have just made a striking discovery – the burial of an Ancient Thracian aristocrat who was also a Roman warrior – and it is packed full of armaments and gold and precious stone finds, in a rare, previously untouched…
Archaeologists Set Out to Resolve Mystery of 20,000 Waterloo Battle Bodies from Napoleonic Wars in 1815
An upcoming archaeological excavation aims to uncover the fate of the remains of 20,000 men who perished during one of the most important and famous battles in world history, the Battle of Waterloo during the Napoleonic Wars in 1815. This…
Archaeologists Discover How Prehistoric Humans Hunted Mammoths, Other Megafauna in North America to Extinction
Archaeologists have unveiled new insights into the hunting strategies employed by prehistoric humans in North America, focusing on their interactions with large megafauna like mammoths. The findings, detailed in the journal PLOS ONE, suggest that these ancient hunters utilized specially…
Underwater Archaeologists Find 3 Shipwrecks from World War II’s ‘Forgotten Battle’ Off Alaska’s Coast
Underwater archaeologists have successfully identified the wrecks of three military ships that played roles in the WWII conflict during Japan’s invasion of Alaska’s Aleutian Islands—a battle often overlooked and dubbed the “forgotten battle” by historians. The discoveries include two Japanese…
Archaeologists Research Two Noble Families in First Bulgarian Empire’s Capital Veliki Preslav
Archaeologists are researching the lives of two noble families from Veliki Preslav (“Great Preslav”), the capital of the First Bulgarian Empire in 893-970 AD during the excavation of an early medieval monastery there, a report informs. The excavations at the…
Highly Acclaimed ‘Armor of Thracian Warriors’ Exhibition Presented in Bulgaria’s Kazanlak
A poster presentation of the highly acclaimed exhibition entitled “The Panoply of the Thracian Warriors,” a project of Bulgaria’s National Institute and Museum of Archaeology, has been opened in Kazanlak as part of the annual Celebrations at the Valley of…
Breakthrough Basalt Analysis by Israeli Archaeologists Generates Surprising Research Results
In a new study, Israeli researchers have successfully applied chemical analysis to differentiate sources of basalt, a volcanic rock that has historically been challenging to trace due to the absence of a comprehensive comparative database. Recent advancements in modern analytical…
Early Medieval, Roman Structures Found Close to England-Wales Border at UK’s Wrexham
An “extremely rare” discovery of structures from the early medieval period and remnants of a Roman settlement has been made in Wrexham, a city and county in northeast Wales, close to the Anglo-Welsh border. This revelation came to light during…
Prison Construction Leads to Discovery of 3,000-Year-Old Prehistoric Settlement in UK
An exciting archaeological discovery has been made at the construction site of a new prison in Scotland, UK, where evidence of a prehistoric settlement from the Bronze and Iron Ages dating back 3,000 years has been unearthed. The find during…
Ancient Roman Dolphin Mosaic Discovered by Archaeologists in Viroconium Cornoviorum in England
Archaeologists in northwestern England, initially searching for an ancient temple, have made an unexpected and stunning discovery: a magnificent Ancient Roman mosaic crafted from white, red, blue, and yellow tiles, depicting dolphins and fish. This vibrant artwork was uncovered in…
‘Spectacular’ Viking Silver Treasure Linked to Russia, Ukraine, British Isles Found by Archaeology Student in Denmark
A remarkable Viking treasure of silver jewelry from the 9th century AD has been discovered by chance by an archaeology student in Denmark, with the finds indicating the Vikings’ connections to Russia, Ukraine, Britain, and Ireland, according to scholars. Gustav…
Massive Hoard of 500 Antiquity Coins Found at Eastern Gate of Ancient Philipopolis in Bulgaria’s Plovdiv
A massive hoard of some 500 Antiquity coins from different time periods, some of them going back 2,500 years, has been discovered by archaeologists doing rescue excavations close to the eastern gate of the ancient city of Thracian and Roman…
Christian Reliquary Cross Found in 11th Century Byzantine Fortress in Southeast Bulgaria Destroyed by Crusaders in Third Crusade
A bronze reliquary cross from the High Middle Ages of the engolpion type – i.e. a hollow cross used for keeping holy Christian relics – has been discovered by Bulgarian archaeologists during the excavations of the “Small Kale,” a fortress…
Celebrated ‘Armor of Thracian Warriors’ Exhibition to Be Showcased at Valley of Odrysian Kings
А poster presentation of the celebrated exhibition entitled “The Panoply of the Thracian Warriors,” a project of Bulgaria’s National Institute and Museum of Archaeology, is set to be showcased in Kazanlak as part of the annual Celebrations at the Valley…
Late Bronze Age Jewelry Hoard from 3,000 Years Ago Discovered in Scottish Highlands
UK researchers in Scotland have discovered a Late Bronze Age treasure trove filled with jewelry, believed to have been hidden around 3,000 years ago. This treasure trove was found in Rosemarkie, a village in the Scottish Highlands, during archaeological digs…
Headless Horse Skeleton Found in Likely First Known Cuman Settlement from Second Bulgarian Empire
A well-preserved headless animal skeleton, most likely of a horse, has been discovered by Bulgarian archaeologists excavating a settlement from the High Middle Ages at the foot of the Rahovets Fortress, which might prove to be the very first known…
‘The Mudbrick Swamp,’ First Book in ‘Rodiniya’s Reason’ Fantasy Series, Published by Writer Ivan Dikov
“The Mudbrick Swamp,” the first book in the “Rodiniya’s Reason” fantasy series, has been published by Bulgarian English-language writer and journalist Ivan Dikov on Amazon.com. “pThe Mudbrick Swam” is actually Volume 1 of what is conceived as a vast epic…
Ornate 5th Century BC Bone Scepter of Scythian Warrior Becomes August 2024 ‘Exhibit of the Month’ of Bulgaria’s National Museum of Archaeology
A truly impressive and sophisticated artifact – a bone scepter that belonged a Scythian warrior from the 5th century BC discovered in Europe’s oldest town, the Provadiya-Solnitsata Settlement Mound in Northeast Bulgaria – has been declared “Exhibit of the Month”…
