Archaeologists find a basilica from 2,000 years ago associated with Vitruvius
2,000-Year-Old Basilica Linked to Vitruvius Discovered in Italy Recently, Italian archaeologists made an exciting find—a basilica that’s about 2,000 years old, believed to be connected to Vitruvius, who is often referred to as the father of architecture. This significant discovery took place in Fano, a city approximately 250 miles northeast of Rome. The announcement was […]
Archaeologists amazed by discovery of largest cog ship in the world off the coast of Denmark
Danish archaeologists have made a significant discovery—it’s the remains of the largest cogwheel ship ever found, located off the coast of Copenhagen after nearly 600 years. This was confirmed by the Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde in late December, revealing that the ship was uncovered in the Øresund Strait, situated between Denmark and Sweden. Divers […]
Artifacts from Victorian children discovered by London archaeologists in the East End
Unearthing Luxury in London’s East End Excavations in London’s East End have brought to light some fascinating finds that suggest a more affluent past in an area typically regarded as impoverished. Among the discoveries were seals from French wine bottles, including one from the renowned Château Margaux, a vineyard once favored by notable figures like […]
Archaeologists discover an ancient Christian monastery in Egypt’s Sohag region.
Ancient Monastery Complex Discovered in Egypt A fascinating discovery has emerged in Egypt—a Christian monastery complex that offers fresh insights into monastic life in Upper Egypt during the Byzantine era. This revelation was made public by Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities on January 6th, which detailed that the complex was unearthed at the al-Qariyya […]
16th-century gallows found by archaeologists in Grenoble, France
French officials recently revealed an intriguing find: a 16th-century gallows situated in Grenoble, once used to publicly display executed prisoners as a caution to others. This discovery, made in 2024 but only announced in December, was the result of research conducted by France’s National Preventive Archeology Agency, Inrap. The excavation occurred ahead of redevelopment work […]
Archaeologists from Texas Tech discover an 18th-century mission in Jackson County.
Discovery of 18th-Century Catholic Mission in Texas Recently, a group of archaeologists and students made an intriguing find in Texas: the remains of an 18th-century Catholic mission. This discovery sheds light on an essential part of Texas’s early history. Excavators from Texas Tech University have uncovered the remains of Mission Nuestra Senora del Espiritu Santo, […]
16th-century gallows found by archaeologists in Grenoble, France
French officials have made a significant archaeological discovery: a 16th-century gallows, once used to display executed prisoners as a warning, has been unearthed in Grenoble. This find, revealed in December 2024 but completed earlier that year, was uncovered by the National Preventive Archeology Agency (Inrap), which was conducting research ahead of some redevelopment in the […]
Archaeologists discover ancient bathtub and statue pieces in the ruins of Ephesus, Turkey
A fascinating archaeological find has emerged in Ephesus, a historic Turkish city where the apostle Paul preached. This discovery was reported by Ankara’s state broadcaster, Anadolu Agency, on December 12. Ephesus is notably one of the seven churches mentioned in the Book of Revelation. The excavations revealed a Roman marble bathtub alongside fragments of a […]
Archaeologists in Israel discover gold coins at a monastery in the Judean Desert
Ancient Gold Discovered in Judean Desert Israeli archaeologists recently made a fascinating find: they uncovered ancient gold artifacts at a site where a Christian monastery once stood in the Judean Desert. This discovery was announced this month by the Coordinator of Territorial Government Activities in Israel. The treasure, which includes two gold coins and a […]
Archaeologists uncover 1,400-year-old cube-shaped skull in Mexico
Ancient Skull Unearthed in Mexico Recently, archaeologists stumbled upon a remarkable 1,400-year-old skull in an ancient village in Mexico. This find is particularly striking due to its flat top and cube-like shape. The National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) in Mexico made the announcement regarding this notable discovery. The skull was found in the […]