Evidence of submerged settlement found near Lankaran
05/20/2026

Evidence of submerged settlement found near Lankaran

Archaeologists working along the coast of the Caspian Sea, near Lankaran — a city on the southern coast of Azerbaijan — have uncovered evidence of what appears to be a medieval settlement, including pottery dating back nearly 1,000 years.

Ancient Venetic sanctuary discovered beneath roadworks near Padua
05/20/2026

Ancient Venetic sanctuary discovered beneath roadworks near Padua

An ancient sanctuary containing inscriptions in the Venetic language was discovered in Ponso, in the Italian Province of Padua, during infrastructure works for the construction of the first section of the SR10 “Padana Inferiore” regional road between Borgo Veneto and Carceri.

Medieval bridges emerging from Hungary’s Tisza River at risk
05/12/2026

Medieval bridges emerging from Hungary’s Tisza River at risk

Unusually low water levels on Hungary’s Tisza River have exposed centuries-old wooden bridge remains near the city of Szolnok far earlier than expected, raising concerns among archaeologists that the historic structures could begin to deteriorate beyond repair.