Winemaker discovers 40,000-year-old mammoth bones in his cellar
Austrian winemaker Andreas Pernerstorfer discovered 40,000-year-old mammoth bones while renovating his wine cellar. The wine cellar where the mammoth bones were found is located in the village of Gobelsburg in the Krems region west of Vienna. Researchers at the Austrian Academy of Sciences, who have taken the bones under protection, consider the discovery the most
Polish archaeologists find papyri containing letters from Roman centurions in Berenike
Polish archaeologists have made a surprising discovery while excavating an animal cemetery at Berenike on the Red Sea. In the unique animal cemetery dating from the 1st and 2nd centuries, the archaeologists found several papyri that could be an invaluable source of information about the ancient inhabitants of Berenike. In addition to papyri, the archaeologists
Oldest known human viruses found in 50,000-year-old Neanderthal remains
Scientists have discovered the oldest known human viruses in a Neanderthal bone more than 50,000 years old. The most surprising aspect of the study is that scientists will soon be able to recreate them. The study was carried out by researchers from the Federal University of São Paulo. The DNA of two Neanderthals was tested
First of its kind 1600-year-old indoor swimming pool unearthed in Albania
Archaeologists in the Albanian city of Durrës excavated an ancient Roman villa with an indoor pool. According to archaeologists, the 1600-year-old indoor pool is the first of its kind. In a Facebook post dated May 9, the Albanian National Institute of Cultural Heritage said archaeologists uncovered a distinguished ancient Roman quarter while excavating ahead of
Oldest Iberian city unearthed in Contestania
Archaeologists from the University of Alicante and the University of Murcia have uncovered the oldest largest Iberian city in the major Iberian city of Ilici (modern Elche in southeastern Spain), providing invaluable insights into Iberian society and its historical context. Archaeological excavations at the site have been ongoing since 2017. the excavations have found remains
A well-preserved Bronze Age wooden well unearthed in England
A well-preserved Bronze Age wooden well was uncovered during construction work on the Benson Relief Road in Oxfordshire, England. The discovery was made by archaeologists from Oxford Archaeology working on behalf of Oxfordshire County Council. John Boothroyd, Senior Project Manager at Oxford Archaeology, said: “While investigating what appeared to be a standard pit for the
World’s largest dinosaur track found in Fujian
Chinese scientists announced on Monday, May 6, that they had discovered very large tracks of a type of two-toed dinosaur in the Lincheng region of China’s southeastern province of Fujian. The largest known deinonychus footprints in the world were discovered at the Longxian dinosaur track in Longyan, Fujian Province. Researchers from the Chinese University of
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
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