Archaeologists Have Discovered a Rare Monolithic Menhir
In the German state of Saxony-Anhalt, near Halberstadt at Warmholzberg, archaeologists discovered a menhir, dating back to the Middle Bronze Age and meaning “long stone,” during the investigation of structural anomalies detected in grain fields. Initially, archaeologists were working on underground ditches interpreted as belonging to a medieval castle. However, detailed examinations revealed that these
A well-preserved comb was discovered in a unique fourth-century Alemannic chamber tomb in Germany
A rare Alemannic chamber tomb dating back to the early 4th century has been unearthed during a rescue excavation in the center of the village of Gerstetten in the Heidenheim district in southwestern Germany. The excavation was carried out by the archaeological specialist company ArchaeoBW on behalf of the State Monuments Conservation Office (LAD) of
Archaeologists discover 2,000-year-old studded Roman military sandal in Germany
Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a 2,000-year-old studded Roman military sandal near an auxiliary Roman camp in Germany. Archaeologists from the Bavarian State Office for Monument Protection uncovered the military-style sandal while excavating a civilian settlement on the outskirts of a Roman military fortress near Oberstimm. According to a translated statement from the Bavarian
Oldest biblical manuscript of Jesus’ childhood discovered in Germany
Researchers in Germany have identified a newly deciphered manuscript dating back 1,600 years as the oldest record of the childhood of Jesus Christ. Researchers have discovered the oldest surviving copy of the Infancy Gospel of Thomas. Dating to the 4th or 5th century AD, the fragment is part of a Gospel that recounts episodes of
A mass grave containing hundreds of plague victims was found in Germany
Archaeologists have excavated a mass grave in Germany containing the remains of hundreds of people who died during the Black Death plague that ravaged Europe in the 14th century. The mass grave is located in the center of the city of Nuremberg. The grave is thought to contain 1,500 skeletons. So far, 1,000 skeletons have