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…