‘Santa Claus’ sarcophagus believed to be discovered during excavation project
Santa Claus is often depicted flying through the night sky on Christmas Eve, but a team of archaeologists has discovered a sarcophagus containing the remains of a saint whose generous spirit is still celebrated more than 1,600 years later. may have been discovered. “We believe that this is the first time we have encountered a […]
Thousands of ancient artifacts, including several skeletal remains, found during excavation in Malaysia
Malaysian archaeologists have spent more than a year investigating the soon-to-be submerged area, and since then they have unearthed more than 70,000 artifacts, including remains from a prehistoric burial site believed to be 16,000 years old. Excavation of the site is expected to begin in March 2022 and finish in October 2023, according to Live […]
Israeli Excavation Reveals 3,000-Year-Old Seal with Name from 1 Chronicles
Israeli archaeologists have unearthed a roughly 3,000-year-old stone seal from the period of Solomon's Temple. The seal features a winged figure from First Chronicles and an inscription with a name. The stone seal has been described as an “extremely rare and unusual” find, dating to the First Temple period, when the great temple still stood […]
Statue of Greek god uncovered by archaeologists during excavation of ancient Roman sewer in Bulgaria
Archaeologists excavating in southeastern Bulgaria near the border with Greece this week discovered a roughly 7-foot-tall statue of the ancient Greek god Hermes. The unexpected discovery occurred during excavations of the Roman sewers of the ruined city of Heraclea Syntica, founded by King Philip II of Macedonia between 356 and 339 BC. This vast city […]
Tartessian alphabet slab uncovered in Spain during excavation
Spanish archaeologists recently announced the discovery of ancient stones engraved with mysterious symbols. Experts believe the symbols are in fact an ancient alphabet, and if their interpretation is correct, the tablet would be the third “attested southern ancient Hispanic alphabet,” according to the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC). The stone was discovered at the Casas […]