In Troy, Wine Was a Drink for the Common People, Not Just the Elite
In the Ancient City of Troy, where legends and realities intertwine through thousands of years of history, the belief that wine was a luxury drink exclusive to the elite has been radically changed by a scientific study. A collaborative effort by archaeologists from the Universities of Tübingen, Bonn, and Jena has proven that wine was
Archaeologists Uncover 3,700-Year-Old Ceremonial Stone Circle in England
In Farley Wood forest near Matlock in Derbyshire, England, archaeologists have unearthed a mysterious ceremonial stone circle dating back 3,700 years to the Bronze Age. What was initially thought to be a solitary standing stone, the Farley Moor standing stone, has been discovered to be part of a much larger ceremonial site. Excavations conducted
New Discoveries in the Maghreb: Bronze Age Settlement Uncovered in Kach Kouch, Morocco
In a historical map filled with Bronze Age settlements across Europe, the Maghreb, long described as “empty land,” is stepping into the spotlight with a groundbreaking discovery. Excavations in Kach Kouch, located in northwestern Morocco, have revealed a Bronze Age settlement dating back to between 2200 and 600 BCE, predating the Phoenician period. This finding
Archaeologists Discover Woodhenge Structure in Denmark
The recent archaeological discovery in the town of Aars, Denmark, is poised to radically change our understanding of Europe’s Neolithic period. Archaeologists from the Vesthimmerland Museum have unearthed a circular structure dating from 2600-1600 BC, known as “woodhenge,” consisting of 45 wooden pieces. This extraordinary find adds a new dimension to the prehistoric cultural interactions
Japanese Archaeologists Find 4,200-Year-Old Evidence of Iron Workmanship at Kaman Kalehöyük
Japanese archaeologists have made striking discoveries related to ironworking in the Bronze Age layer dating back 4,200 years at the Kaman Kalehöyük excavation site in Central Anatolia. Located northeast of Kaman District, just northwest of Kırşehir city center, this ancient settlement contains four distinct cultural layers from the Ottoman Period, Iron Age, Middle and Late
A 4,000-year-old Egyptian skull reveals possible attempts to treat cancer
Surgical scars on a 9500-year-old skull found in the Aşıklı mound in Anatolia caused great astonishment in the scientific world. Now there are signs that cancer was treated in the scars seen on a 4000-year-old Egyptian skull. A USC-led study reveals possible attempts to treat cancer in a 4,000-year-old Egyptian skull. Cut marks on the
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
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
Archaeologists find Bronze Age settlement in Poland during a survey ahead of S1 highway construction
A Bronze Age settlement was uncovered during the construction of the S1 highway between Oświęcim and Dankowice in Poland. According to a press release by the General Directorate for National Roads and Motorways (GDDKiA), two cultural layers were encountered during the works carried out at two stations in the Jawiszowice region. One of these cultural
Tide reveals a Bronze Age fort on the Irish island of Clew Bay
A sunken Bronze Age fort has been discovered on the island of Clew Bay off the coast of North Mayo, Ireland. The discovery was made at low tide in Clew Bay. Archaeologist Michael Gibbons said initial research suggested that the island – Collanmore – was a fort dating from the Late Bronze Age. The castle