Major Discovery in Ancient Green Literature as Papyrus Fragments of ‘Lost’ Euripides Tragedies Deciphered
In a landmark discovery for Ancient Greek literature, archaeologists have unearthed portions of two previously lost plays by the 5th-century B.C.E. dramatist Euripides. This revelation, which includes about 100 lines from “Ino” and “Polyidos,” marks one of the most important…
Mysterious 10th Century Viking Toy Unearthed in Iceland, Sparks Bewilderment and Debates
In Iceland, a fascinating archaeological discovery has sparked a lively debate among experts over a small, ancient stone figurine believed to be a toy from the Viking era. This rare artifact, unearthed during excavations at the Fjordur farm site in…
First Archaeological Excavations in Center of Northern Ireland’s Londonderry in over a Decade
An archaeological excavation began on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, in the center of Londonderry, marking the city’s first such endeavor in over a decade. The site is strategically positioned near Londonderry’s historic walls, areas steeped in cultural significance and history….
6,000-Year-Old Submerged Cave Bridge Discovered in Spain’s Mallorca Shows When Mediterranean Was Settled
A recently analyzed submerged bridge in Genovesa Cave on the Spanish island of Mallorca is reshaping scientists’ understanding of when humans first settled the islands of the western Mediterranean Sea. This ancient stone structure, extending 25 feet in length, has…
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…
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…
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…
‘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…
Global Treasure Hunting, Antiquities Theft Rise Thanks to Pandemic, Social Media, Report Says
Treasure hunting for archaeological, historical, and cultural artifacts as well as their direct theft and trafficking are on the rise worldwide due to the effect of the global coronavirus pandemic and thanks to the convenience of social media, according to…
3,300-Year-Old Bronze Age Sword, Ax Found by Accident in Northern Czechia
A rare bronze sword and a bronze ax from ca. 1,300 BC, the Bronze Age, have been discovered by accident by a mushroom picker in the Jesenik District in Northern Czechia.
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Preserved Brain Cells Found in Herculaneum Victim of Vesuvius Volcano Eruption in 79 AD
Remarkably well preserved glassified brain cells have been discovered in the remains of a young man who perished in the eruption of famous volcano Mount Vesuvius back in 79 AD, which at the time famously destroyed the major Ancient Roman…
Viking Hoard of Anglo-Saxon Coins ‘Rewriting’ England’s History Stolen by Treasure Hunters in Herefordshire
Two UK treasure hunters, or metal detectorists, have been found guilty of stealing a massive coin hoard worth some GBP 3 million, consisting of 9th century AD Anglo-Saxon coins seemingly hidden by a Viking, and carrying new information about the…
2nd Century BC Lion Statue from Hellenistic Era, Byzantine Oven Found in Ancient Assos in Turkey
A 2,200-year-old statue of a lion from the Hellenistic Age and an Early Byzantine oven have been discovered in Turkey during archaeological excavations in the Ancient Greek city of Assos on Anatolia’s Aegean coast.
Bulgaria’s Largest Thracian Mound Proves to Be Tower Tomb Like in Petra, Palmyra, Likely of Roman Emperor Philip I the Arab
The massive 3rd century AD Antiquity building exposed in July 2018 underneath the Maltepe Mound, Bulgaria’s largest Ancient Thracian burial mound ever, has turned out to be a tower tomb like the ones in ancient Middle East cities such as…
Sunken Roman Ship from 2nd-3rd Century AD Discovered in Black Sea off Crimea’s Coast
A well-preserved sunken Roman ship from the 2nd-3rd century AD has been discovered by a Russian underwater archaeology expedition in the Black Sea, off the coast of Balaklava on the Crimean Peninsula.
2,500-Year-Old Sunken Ancient Greek Ship Used to Sail to Crimea Discovered in Ukraine’s Black Sea Waters
An approximately 2,500-year-old sunken Ancient Greek ship, likely the oldest known in the Northern Black Sea, and used by the Ancient Greeks to sail to the Crimean Peninsula, has been discovered by underwater archaeologists in the Black Sea near Ukraine’s…
Ivory Trade in Medieval Europe Spurred Rise and Fall of Viking Colonies in Greenland, Walrus DNA Study Finds
The Norse, or Viking colonies in Greenland had a near monopoly on medieval Western Europe’s trade in ivory but precisely overreliance on it may have led to their mysterious vanishing, an analysis of walrus DNA suggests.
Full Set of Four Early Roman ‘Horseshoes’ Discovered at UK’s Vindolanda Fort near Hadrian’s Wall
A full set of four Ancient Roman horseshoes known as hipposandals has been discovered during excavations at the Vindolanda fort near Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland in the UK.
3rd Century AD Ancient Roman Gold Ring Found by Amateur Detectorists in UK’s Somerset
An Ancient Roman gold ring from the 3rd century AD has been discovered by amateur detectorists in Somerset County, Southwest England, in the UK.
3,000-Year-Old Bronze Age Sword Discovered by Accident in Gravel Pit in Romania’s Buzau
A sword which is more than 3,000 years old, and dates back to the Late Bronze Age has been discovered by accident in the county of Buzau (Buzău) in the southeastern part of Romania.
Byzantine Coastal City Unearthed in Istanbul’s Asian Part during Restoration of Historic Train Station in Turkey
An unknown Byzantine coastal city located on the Asian side of Istanbul, the former Constantinople, has been discovered during the restoration of a historic train station in Turkey.
1,800-Year-Old Library, Germany’s Oldest, Discovered in Cologne’s Ancient Roman Ruins
The building of what is believed to be a 1,800-year-old Ancient Roman library, and the oldest library to have ever been founded in Germany, has been discovered in Cologne.
‘Archaeological Enigma’ Discovered by Chance in Rome Could Be One of City’s Earliest Churches
Mysterious ruins containing an elaborately patterned floor built with colored marbles from North Africa have been discovered in Italy’s capital Rome perplexing the archaeologists.
Ancient Romans Used Mysterious Shafts near Augusta Raurica as ‘Snow Fridge’, Swiss Archaeologists Think
Mysterious Ancient Roman shafts found near the Roman colony of Augusta Raurica in Northern Switzerland were likely used as an ancient “snow fridge” by the Romans, according to Swiss archaeologists testing the idea.
Oldest Ancient Greek Relic in Slovakia, Bronze Breastplace from Italy’s Taranto, Discovered at Celtic Sacrificial Site
The oldest Ancient Greek art relic in Slovakia and its region has been discovered at a Celtic sacrificial site near the northwestern town of Slatina nad Bebravou, namely, bronze shoulder boards decorated with reliefs from what was the breastplate of…
ArchaeologyinBulgaria.com Reaches 5,000 Fans on Facebook
On Saturday, May 12, 2018, ArchaeologyinBulgaria.com has reached the milestone of 5,000 fans on Facebook!
6th Century AD Justinian Plague Outbreak Originated with Hun Migrations in Asia, Not in Egypt, Scientists Find
The Justinian Plague of 541 – 542 AD, which may have killed up to 25 million people, likely originated in Asia, not Egypt, and is linked to the migrations of the Huns, a new study has found.
First Ever Traces of Roman Military Presence in Poland Discovered by Archaeologists in Kujawy Region
The first ever evidence of the presence of the Ancient Roman military, i.e. the Roman Empire, on the territory of today’s Poland has been discovered by archaeologists in the Kujawy (Kuyavia) Region the in central part of the country.
