Researchers examining drone images have identified possible hidden streets in the ancient Greek city of Akragas (Argigento) in Sicily, where faint lines across farmland may trace roads that have remained buried for centuries.
Duke University and the Valley of the...
Archaeologists have uncovered Roman frescoes dating to the first century B.C. during excavations at the ancient Greek city of Akragas (Ἀκράγας) in Sicily, along with pieces of plaster and architectural remains from a large building constructed after the island...
More than 5,000 Viking coins have now been recovered from a hoard in Norway, months after archaeologists believed they had already removed the main concentration of silver from the site. The discovery at Mørstad farm in Innlandet has grown...
A 1,700-year-old tomb discovered in Egypt has revealed a deeply personal Greek poem written by a son mourning his father and praising the wisdom and kindness that defined his life.
Archaeologists have uncovered a Roman-era tomb containing a 19-line Greek...
A rare life-size petroglyph in northern Sudan may depict an ancient Nubian king, giving researchers an unusual clue to the history of a border region along the Nile. The carving is located at Miseeda in the Mahas region, where...
Archaeologists working at the ancient city of Aspendos in southern Turkey have uncovered Chalcolithic material showing that people were living on the site about 6,000 years ago. The evidence was found during excavations beneath the floors of two-story shops...
Amateur Archaeologist Found Largest Hadrian-Era Roman Silver Coin Hoard in Germany
An amateur archaeologist in western Germany uncovered a Roman silver coin hoard of 934 denarii, the largest known in the country from the period of Emperor Hadrian, according to...
Archaeologists in Bulgaria have uncovered a Roman inscription at Aquae Calidae, an ancient Thracian sanctuary and thermal complex near Burgas, dating the find to the early reign of Emperor Trajan. The discovery adds a new written record to a...
Peru's Ministry of Culture announced the discovery of nearly intact elite tombs at Chan Chan containing gold ornaments and shell artifacts. Archaeologists found the remains of 38 high-ranking individuals inside a funerary platform that had stayed hidden for more...
Archaeologists working at Iran’s ancient Burnt City (Shahr-e Sūkhté) have uncovered a 4,600-year-old board game along with an engraved bone comb, preserved organic material and previously undocumented burial forms, offering a rare look at everyday and social life in...
