Leonardo da Vinci’s Secret Passages Under Sforza Castle Revealed by Radar
Milan’s Sforza Castle, a symbol of Italian history, has long fascinated historians, engineers, and architects. Built in the 15th century, it has served as a fortress, residence, and seat of power. Now, a groundbreaking technological investigation led by the Politecnico di Milano, in collaboration with Sforza Castle and with technical support from Codevintec, has uncovered
Ancient Residence and Mysterious Mask Discovered in Libya’s Ancient City of Ptolemais
In an exciting archaeological discovery, researchers from the University of Warsaw have found a residential complex featuring an advanced drinking water collection system and a mysterious mask in the ancient city of Ptolemais, located on Libya’s Mediterranean coast. This significant find comes after a thirteen-year pause due to the Libyan civil war, with archaeologists returning
The Name ‘Turk’ Confirmed in the Oldest Written Monument of the Göktürk Period
The Turkish Academy and the Archaeology Institute of the Mongolian Academy of Sciences have made a significant discovery during their joint excavation work in 2022. They uncovered the upper part of an inscription and the mausoleum of İlteriş Kutluğ Kağan, the father of notable Göktürk rulers Bilge Kağan and Kül Tigin. This inscription, dating back
The Only Portrait of Byzantine Emperor Constantine Found in Mora
A significant discovery has been made in Greece’s Mora region, where the only known portrait of Constantine XI Palaiologos, the last emperor of the Byzantine Empire, has been found. Greek archaeologists uncovered this important find in a fresco dating back to the mid-15th century at the Aigialeia Aigio Monastery, located in the Achaea region of
Terracotta Commander and Warrior Discovered at the Mausoleum of China’s First Emperor
A remarkable 2,000-year-old statue of a high-ranking military commander has been uncovered at the famous Terracotta Army site in China. This statue is particularly significant as it is the first commander figure found since 1994, making it a rare discovery among the thousands of life-size warriors, with only about 10 commanders identified among the vast
Uncovering Unknown Migrations: A Scandinavian Roman Gladiator in York Before the Viking Age
Scandinavian genetic markers were found in the British Isles several centuries earlier than previously believed, with evidence stemming from a man interred in York. By analyzing ancient DNA, researchers have connected genetic findings to historical records of Germanic, Roman, and Viking migrations, revealing intricate patterns of movement that influenced early medieval Europe. In a study
Researchers have discovered a distinctive engraving that may represent the oldest three-dimensional (3D) map known to exist
Researchers exploring the Ségognole 3 cave, situated in the renowned sandstone massif south of Paris, have uncovered a remarkable engraving that might be the oldest three-dimensional (3D) map in existence. A recent study published in the Oxford Journal of Archaeology highlights how hunter-gatherers, over 20,000 years ago, modified the cave environment to depict water flow
Very well-preserved temples were discovered in the Assyrian Ninurta Temple in Nimrud
Recent archaeological efforts at the ancient site of Nimrud, spearheaded by the Penn Museum in partnership with Iraqi archaeologists, have revealed two exceptionally well-preserved shrines within an Assyrian temple that was set ablaze approximately 2,600 years ago. As part of the museum’s Nimrud Project, which is one of the initiatives under the Iraq Heritage Stabilization
Experts have uncovered a 127-room villa in a new magnetic survey conducted at the ancient Assyrian capital of Khorsabad
Experts have uncovered a 127-room villa in a new magnetic survey conducted at the ancient Assyrian capital of Khorsabad in northern Iraq have carried out a comprehensive magnetic survey at Khorsabad, the former capital of the ancient Assyrian Empire. Utilizing advanced technology, they have uncovered the remnants of a vast villa featuring 127 rooms, along
In France, an 1,800-year-old gold ring depicting the Roman goddess ‘Venus the Victorious’ and coins from the Carolingian period have been discovered
Archaeologists from the French National Institute for Preventive Archaeological Research (INRAP) have discovered an 1,800-year-old gold ring featuring a carved portrait of the Roman goddess Venus, associated with victory in battle, along with several coins from the Carolingian Empire. These finds were part of a comprehensive excavation in the Brittany region of France, near the