Lost Maya site discovered in forests of Quintana Roo
A substantial Maya site concealed within the forests of southern Quintana Roo has recently come to light after local residents alerted the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH).
“Golden Man” burial unearthed in Western Kazakhstan
Archaeologists in western Kazakhstan have uncovered a richly furnished burial that is drawing wide attention. The find, already being called another “Golden Man”, was made in the Aktobe region, about 300 kilometres from Aktobe.
Blackened bread loaf found at Roman military camp
A small, blackened loaf believed to date back 2,000 years has been uncovered at the Roman site of Vindonissa in Windisch, Switzerland. It is the first example of Roman bread found in the country, preserved after being burned and sealed in the ground.
Major archaeological finds discovered along route of Czech rail line
Archaeologists have uncovered more than a thousand archaeological features along a planned section of the Kojetín–Přerov high-speed railway in the Czech Republic, revealing an extensive record of human activity spanning from the Early Bronze Age to the Roman period.
Researchers recover lost pages from early New Testament manuscript
Researchers in the UK say they have reconstructed 42 missing pages from a major early Christian manuscript, using imaging and dating techniques to reveal text unseen for centuries.
Burial items linked to Warmian canons founds in Cathedral Crypt
Work beneath Frombork Cathedral has brought to light a collection of burial items linked to Warmian canons, including silk garments, cushions and a group of rarely seen chalices.
Neanderthal remains identified in Polish cave
Researchers have confirmed that human remains found in Stajnia Cave in Poland belong to Neanderthals, based on new analysis of teeth and ancient DNA.
Medieval chapel discovered inside Spanish cave
Work at the Cova de San Xoán Vello is shedding light on a long sequence of human activity, with evidence ranging from prehistoric mining to medieval religious worship.
Bronze Age treasure hoard unearthed near Dresden
A small group of Bronze Age rings has been recovered from a site near Dresden after a report from a licensed volunteer detectorist.