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Tag: Archaeologists

Viking treasure uncovered by archaeologists 1,000 years later

Archaeologists recently discovered priceless treasure buried by Vikings over 1,000 years ago. The University of Stavanger Archaeological Museum announced the discovery in a press release on Wednesday. The remains were discovered in Ådal in the Hjälmeland region of western Norway. The excavation took place where a local farmer was planning to build a road on […]

Archaeologists Find ‘Child Vampire’ Graveyard Filled With Decapitated Remains

Archaeologists announced Thursday they have discovered an early medieval “anti-vampire cemetery” in Chelm, Poland. The bodies were discovered during restoration of the gardens of the former Bishop of Unica in Gora Chełmská and appear to be those of two children, decapitated and lying face-down in the dirt. According to The body was pinned down with […]

Archaeologists in Bulgaria find ancient golden treasure in unexpected spot

Archaeologists discovered ancient gold coins in an unexpected place during recent excavations in Bulgaria. The five Byzantine coins, dating back to the reign of Emperor Justinian the Great, were discovered by archaeologists excavating the site of the village of Devnevo in northern Bulgaria. The discovery was announced on August 27 by Associate Professor Stiliyan Ivanov […]

Archaeologists Uncover Evidence Linked To Merlin, King Arthur Legend

Archaeologists revealed Tuesday that the legend of Merlin and his death in Scotland may actually contain some truth. According to legend, Merlin, King Arthur's faithful advisor, was imprisoned in Dolmeltsia during the Dark Ages and then killed and buried on the banks of the River Tweed. study The findings were published in the journal Archaeology […]

Archaeologists Find Remains Of ‘Strategic’ 2,000-Year-Old Roman War Camp

According to an August 29 press release, archaeologists have discovered a previously unknown Roman military garrison in the Swiss canton of Graubünden, shedding new light on the Roman Empire's strategic presence in the Alps. This discovery Announced It was discovered by the Swiss Canton of Graubünden in cooperation with the Vindonissa Professorship at the University […]

Rare, stone-carved toy found by archaeologists in Iceland dating back to the Viking Age

An archaeological dig in Iceland has uncovered a rare Viking Age toy, and although researchers know what period it dates to, there's still debate over which animal the figurine represents. Archaeological research has been taking place in the Fjörður town of Seyðisfjörður since 2020, excavation director Ragnheidur Traustadóttir told Fox News Digital. Many artifacts were […]

Archaeologists Announce Discovery Of Iconic Sword Lost In WWII In Germany

Archaeologists have unearthed an iconic 17th century Japanese sword during ongoing excavations in Berlin’s oldest market square, the Berlin State Museum announced on Thursday. Archaeologists from the Berlin State Office for the Preservation of Monuments and Ruins found the rusty sword amongst World War II rubble unearthed in a cellar buried beneath Stralauer Strasse in […]

Iowa archaeologists unearth 13,000-year-old mastodon skull

Archaeologists in Iowa have unearthed an intact ancient mastodon skull that they hope will shed light on humans’ interactions with the ancient animals. The bones were excavated from the banks of Wayne Creek earlier this month in a process that took about two weeks to complete. The eroded site was first Iowa State Archaeologist (OSA) […]

Archaeologists Discover Hidden 2,000-Year-Old Roman Mosaic

Archaeologists have unearthed a well-preserved Roman mosaic in the Roman city of Wroxeter in northwest England, reports said on Wednesday. This is the first discovery in the area since 1859. CNNThe mosaic features intricate designs of fish and dolphins painted in vibrant white, red, blue and yellow hues and likely dates to the early 2nd […]