Roman cupid figurine found during road construction work
A Roman cupid figurine was found during road construction work on the A417 in the Cotswolds. Archaeological excavations carried out by dozens of British archaeologists prior to the road construction also uncovered artifacts dating back 12,000 years and Roman nail clippers. A National Highways spokesman said: “Groundbreaking research has helped uncover Gloucestershire’s rich history dating
Stones inscribed with Allah in Arabic found in Byzantine church ruins
Stones inscribed with ‘Allah’ in Arabic were found among the ruins of a Byzantine church in the 1001 churches region of Karaman. The 1001 churches were frequented by Christian pilgrims on their way from Europe to Jerusalem and one of the three most important Christian centers of late antiquity. Located in the north of Karaman
Italian archaeologists uncover large Iron Age necropolis at Amorosi
Italian archaeologists have uncovered a large Iron Age necropolis in Valle Telesina, near the Volturno River, during work on a new power plant being built by the Terna Group in Amorosi, in the province of Benevento. The Inspectorate of Archaeology, Fine Arts and Landscape of the provinces of Caserta and Benevento announced the discovery. Amorosi
A 3,500-year-old Egyptian royal hermitage found in the Sinai Desert
Egyptian archaeologists have uncovered the remains of a 3,500-year-old “royal fortified rest area” in the northern Sinai Desert. The structure was found at the Tel Habwa archaeological site in the North Sinai Archaeological Area. The royal fortified resting structure is thought to be one of the mud-brick royal palaces located near Egypt’s Eastern Gate. It
Archaeologists find rare Tyrian purple lump at Carlisle excavations
In 2023, archaeologists discovered a rare lump of Tyrian Purple during excavations at a Roman Bath on the grounds of Carlisle Cricket Club. During the excavations carried out by the archaeologists and volunteers of the Roman Carlisle Reveal Project, the sewage system of a monumental building with baths built in the 3rd century during the
Archaeological excavations have started at the Turuş Rock Tombs, thousands of years old used by the Romans
Archaeological excavation and cleaning works have started in Turuş rock tombs, one of the largest rock cemeteries in Türkiye. Turuş Rock Tombs is a historical cemetery located on the borders of Kuyulu village of Adıyaman, at the 40th km of Adıyaman-Şanlıurfa highway. This cemetery, which is completely built on a rocky hill, consists of more
Another bronze statue head smuggled from the ancient city of Boubon returned to Türkiye
The J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles, US, has announced that it has returned to Türkiye an ancient bronze statue head of Boubonian origin that it said it bought from an antique dealer in 1971. The ancient city of Boubon is located in Ibecik village, Gölhisar district, Burdur province. Boubon, which was a member
Roman tomb discovered in Austria turns out to belong to mother and daughter
In 2004, during construction work in the eastern cemetery of the ancient Roman city of Ovilava (now Wels in Upper Austria), an extraordinary tomb was discovered. At first assessment, experts also thought it was an early medieval double tomb of a married couple and a horse due to the unusual features of the grave. 20
Sitting Buddha statue incidentally found in a paddy field
The seated Buddha statue was discovered by chance in a mound excavated in a paddy field where soil for the production of bricks for the Deegawapiya Stupa Conservation Project was being dug up. This statue, which is in very good condition, is made of some metal. Although it is not possible to state the exact
Night museology practice started in the ancient city of Ephesus
The ancient city of Ephesus, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List, can be visited after sunset as of April 9 with the “Night Museology” application of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The ancient city of Ephesus has a history dating back to the 10th century BC. It is known that the first