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Burial Cave in Israel May Belong to Herodian Princess Salome: From Royal Tomb to Christian and Islamic Pilgrimage Site

6 July 2025

A recently reexamined Second Temple-period burial cave in southern Israel—long revered as the resting place of a Christian saint—may actually...

Acupuncture Needle fragments discovered inside a broken jade tube from the tomb of the Marquis of Haihun in Jiangxi Province, East China. Credit: Yang Jun

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As Thin as Modern Tools: World’s Oldest Steel Acupuncture Needles Discovered in China

6 July 2025

In a discovery that reshapes the history of traditional Chinese medicine, archaeologists have unearthed what experts now confirm to be...

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Urfa Castle Yields Mysterious Rock-Cut Tomb Possibly Tied to Abgar Dynasty—Early Christian Allies of Jesus

5 July 2025

A recent archaeological breakthrough in southeastern Turkey has stirred excitement in the academic world. Deep within the inner citadel of...

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Spectacular Marble Portrait and Untouched Grave Found at Bulgaria’s Heraclea Sintica

5 July 2025

Ongoing rescue excavations at the ancient Roman site of Heraclea Sintica in southwestern Bulgaria continue to deliver extraordinary finds, with...

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Rare Roman Cavalry Swords Lead to Major Archaeological Discovery of Iron Age to Roman Settlement in Gloucestershire

4 July 2025

A remarkable archaeological excavation in Gloucestershire has unveiled a vast settlement site dating back over 2,000 years, bridging the Iron...

Archaeologists have uncovered a rare Roman wicker well, offering a unique glimpse into ancient craftsmanship.

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Archaeologists Unearth Exceptionally Preserved Roman Wicker Well in Norfolk, England

4 July 2025

A team of archaeologists from Oxford Archaeology has uncovered a remarkably intact Roman-era well in Norfolk, England, revealing new insights...

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Archaeologists Discover 2,000-Year-Old Jug in Tajikistan Bearing Woman’s Name

4 July 2025

In a discovery of rare historical and cultural significance, archaeologists in southern Tajikistan have uncovered a 2,000-year-old clay jug bearing...

The most complete surviving tablet containing an apparently popular hymn to Babylon. Image Credit: © Anmar A. Fadhil, Department of Archaeology, University of Baghdad. With the permission of the Iraqi Museum and the State Board of Antiquities and Heritage

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AI Uncovers Lost Babylonian Hymn After 3,000 Years — A Glorious Ode to the Ancient City

3 July 2025

Archaeologists and AI experts uncover a 3,000-year-old hymn praising Babylon‘s grandeur, revealing rare insights into ancient urban society, education, and...

Archaeologists with the Alutiiq Museum dig into layers on layers site at Karluk Lake called site 309, which revealed a 'super structure'. This is separate from what was surveyed on Shuyak Island. Credit: Alutiiq Museum Archaeology Department & Repository

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7,000-Year-Old Alutiiq Villages Discovered on Alaska’s Shuyak Island

3 July 2025

A recent archaeological survey led by the Alutiiq Museum has revealed significant discoveries on Shuyak Island, part of the Kodiak...

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Archaeologists Discover Northernmost Hellenistic Elite Residence Featuring Ionic Architecture and Graffito in North Macedonia

2 July 2025

In a groundbreaking archaeological campaign, the NL Museum of Kumanovo has unearthed a remarkable Hellenistic-era residence near the village of...

Burial Cave in Israel May Belong to Herodian Princess Salome: From Royal Tomb to Christian and Islamic Pilgrimage Site

As Thin as Modern Tools: World’s Oldest Steel Acupuncture Needles Discovered in China

Urfa Castle Yields Mysterious Rock-Cut Tomb Possibly Tied to Abgar Dynasty—Early Christian Allies of Jesus

Spectacular Marble Portrait and Untouched Grave Found at Bulgaria’s Heraclea Sintica

Rare Roman Cavalry Swords Lead to Major Archaeological Discovery of Iron Age to Roman Settlement in Gloucestershire

Archaeologists Unearth Exceptionally Preserved Roman Wicker Well in Norfolk, England

Archaeologists Discover 2,000-Year-Old Jug in Tajikistan Bearing Woman’s Name

AI Uncovers Lost Babylonian Hymn After 3,000 Years — A Glorious Ode to the Ancient City

7,000-Year-Old Alutiiq Villages Discovered on Alaska’s Shuyak Island

Archaeologists Discover Northernmost Hellenistic Elite Residence Featuring Ionic Architecture and Graffito in North Macedonia

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2,700-Year-Old Rare Bronze Knives from the Early Saka Period Unearthed in Kazakhstan

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A Monumental 3,800-Year-Old Warrior Kurgan Discovered in Azerbaijan

Friendly Fire: Lost Battlefield from 1758 Found Near Fort Ligonier

Researchers Unearthed the First Known Neanderthal Footprints in Portugal

6,000-Year-Old Temple with Blood Channel and Altar Unearthed in Eastern Türkiye

Lost Egyptian City Unveils Ancient Tower Houses: A Glimpse into Early Urban Innovation

Ancient Thracian Royal Palace Uncovered in Vratsa, Bulgaria: Possible Seat of the Powerful Triballi Ruler

Prehistoric Star Map Carved in Stone Discovered in Bulgaria