06/27/2026
17th-century lead ingots recovered from historic Shipwreck
Three rare 17th-century lead ingots have been recovered from the wreck of a historic ship discovered during seabed investigations for the Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm, offering a remarkable glimpse into Britain's early modern maritime trade.
06/24/2026
Ancient water management system uncovered in Armenia
A vast ancient water management system has been uncovered near the ancient city of Argishtikhinili in Armenia, shedding new light on the engineering capabilities of the Urartian Kingdom more than 2,700 years ago.
06/22/2026
Ancient Egyptian tombs discovered at Jabal Al-Tair in Minya
Archaeologists working in Egypt's Minya Governorate have uncovered two ancient tombs and a series of burials at Jabal Al-Tair, a discovery that is providing new insights into the development of funerary architecture and burial practices in ancient Egypt.
06/22/2026
Ancient Roman curse tablet deciphered by Heidelberg researchers
Researchers at Heidelberg University have deciphered a rare second-century Roman curse tablet discovered in the Netherlands, shedding new light on the spread of magical practices across the Roman Empire.
06/19/2026
Ancient ceremonial complex and rare sculpture uncovered in Veracruz
Archaeologists in Mexico have uncovered the remains of a pre-Hispanic ceremonial complex and a large carved stone monument in the state of Veracruz, revealing evidence of a previously unknown culture that flourished more than 1,400 years ago.
06/19/2026
Ancient timber monument reveals earliest known solstice alignment in Stonehenge landscape
Archaeologists have uncovered a 5,000-year-old ceremonial monument near Stonehenge that appears to represent the earliest known solstice alignment in the area, suggesting prehistoric communities were marking the summer and winter solstices centuries before the famous stone circle was constructed.
06/15/2026
11th-century sword discovery made in western Poland
An exceptionally well-preserved medieval sword dating to the 11th century has been recovered from the Warta River near the town of Wronki in western Poland, sparking excitement among archaeologists and historians.
06/13/2026
Archaeological finds from Tiszagyenda shed new light on Hunnic-era communities
A new exhibition at the Hungarian National Museum is shedding light on life during the Hunnic era through a remarkable collection of archaeological finds uncovered near the village of Tiszagyenda in eastern Hungary.
06/09/2026
Beads and burnt bones unearthed at major Iron Age burial site in Sweden
Archaeologists excavating one of Södermanland’s largest archaeological sites have uncovered colourful glass beads, cremation urns and burnt human remains at an Iron Age burial ground near Rogsta outside Nyköping, offering a rare glimpse into life and death in Sweden some 1,500 years ago.
06/08/2026
Mamluk-era water distribution system discovered near Saladin Citadel in Historic Cairo
Archaeologists working in Historic Cairo have discovered the remains of a major Mamluk-era water distribution system and a centuries-old mosque near the Citadel of Sultan Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi.

