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Project Revives Mycenaean Legacy at “Archontiki” on Greece’s Psara

The Greek Ministry of Culture is advancing the conservation, restoration, and protection of building materials and ceramic pithoi at the archaeological site of “Archontiki” on the island of Psara in Greece, situated in the Eastern Aegean. The site includes both...

The Braid That Defied Time: The 1,700-Year-Old Thessaloniki Woman

The "Woman with the Braid" stands as one of the most remarkable and rarest archaeological finds in Greece. Discovered in 1962 in Thessaloniki’s eastern necropolis, this 3rd-4th century AD burial revealed a lead coffin hermetically sealed within a marble...

2,000-Year-Old Roman Workshops and Necropolis Unearthed in Egypt

Archaeologists have uncovered ancient Roman workshops and part of a necropolis in Egypt’s western Nile Delta, offering new insight into the region’s economic and social life more than 2,000 years ago. The discovery, made at the Kom Al-Ahmar and Kom...

Bronze Age Settlement and Richly Furnished Tombs Unearthed in Cyprus

Archaeologists in Cyprus have uncovered significant remains of a Bronze Age settlement and cemetery at Erimi-Laonin tou Porakou during the 2025 excavation season. The discoveries include a large central building, a northern gate, and richly furnished tombs dating to...

Necropolis in Naples Reveals the Enduring Influence of Ancient Greece

A spectacular Greek necropolis complex in Sanita, near Naples, opened to the public just a few years ago, allowing visitors to see the breathtaking tombs carved into the volcanic tufa rock by the ancient Greeks who colonized the area. Just...

Archaeologists Find Burials Filled With Gold Jewelry in Crimea

Archaeologists in Crimea have found an early-medieval burial ground filled with gold and silver jewelry that once belonged to noble women. The burial ground, known as the Almalyk-dere necropolis on the Mangup plateau, a few kilometers east of Sevastopol, was...

Pre-Roman Necropolis With 88 Tombs Discovered in Southern Italy

A necropolis from the pre-Roman era, full of rich grave artifacts, was discovered in Southern Italy during excavations for the construction of an electricity power station, local authorities said. What was found in the necropolis in Southern Italy? The necropolis was...

Ancient Necropolis Loaded With Treasures Discovered Near Rome

Archaeologists near Rome's ancient city of Tarquinia discovered an ancient Roman necropolis loaded with treasures. In 57 decorated tombs, there were 67 well-dressed skeletons wearing gold jewelry and precious stones. The discovery was accidental, as it took place during a...

3,000-Year-Old Necropolis Found in Turkey

A remarkable discovery emerged as archaeologists dug deep in Cehennem Deresi, also known as Hell Creek, located in the village of Bagozu within the Gercus district of Batman, Turkey. This hidden treasure is a staggering three thousand years old. The...