Entire 2,000-year-old Jewish ritual bath weighing 25 tonnes lifted from ground in Israel
A 2,000-year-old Jewish ritual bath weighing around 25 tonnes has been lifted intact from an archaeological site in Israel in an unusual conservation operation involving a 300-tonne crane.
Maya elite residence decorated with images of god K’awiil identified in Mexico
Archaeologists in Mexico have confirmed that an elaborately decorated Maya building discovered near Xpujil in Campeche was once an elite residence, with its carved façades displaying symbols of political authority, dynastic power and connections to the divine.
Archaeologists uncover monumental Roman residence at Novae
Archaeologists excavating the Roman fortress of Novae in Bulgaria have uncovered a monumental residence that may have housed the commander of the Legio I Italica.
Roman-era pyramid tomb with rare funerary texts discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists working in Egypt’s New Valley have uncovered a limestone pyramid-shaped tomb containing an unusual combination of ancient Egyptian religious imagery and a 19-line Greek funerary poem.
Celtic weapons discovery sheds light on Iron Age Hungary
Archaeologists working near Erdőbénye have discovered a Celtic spear and shield fittings among a collection of Iron Age artefacts, providing new evidence of Celtic communities in north-eastern Hungary during an era marked by migration, warfare and expansion across Europe.
Mysterious giant stone circles discovered high in Argentina’s Andes
A previously unknown complex of large geometric stone structures has been discovered in the remote Cordillera del Tigre in Argentina, prompting an international archaeological investigation into its origins and purpose.
AI reconstructs missing passages in 2,000-year-old texts
Researchers have developed the world’s first large language model dedicated to Ancient Greek, using artificial intelligence to reconstruct missing passages in historical documents and potentially uncover new evidence about life in the ancient world.
Archaeologists discover Roman Bath was larger than previously known
Archaeologists have uncovered evidence that Roman Bath extended further west than previously believed, following the discovery of ancient ditches, pottery, coins and a fragment of a military helmet beneath the city’s historic Assembly Rooms.
Ancient gold bracelet could be part of "Fisherman’s Jewels"
A pre-Hispanic gold bracelet repatriated to Mexico from the United States may be a long-lost piece from the collection known as the “Fisherman’s Jewels”, according to Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH).
Evidence points to lost Roman temple near Kourion
Archaeologists studying a collection of limestone architectural fragments discovered near ancient Kourion say the remains may have belonged to a previously unknown Roman-period temple, potentially adding a new chapter to the history of religious architecture in Cyprus.
Roman-era workshop complex discovered in Dortmund
Archaeologists in Dortmund have uncovered an exceptionally well-preserved workshop complex dating from the Roman Imperial period, including evidence of pottery production and the recycling of Roman metal by Germanic communities.
Archaeologists discover lost Roman settlement with evidence of mysterious fire
Archaeologists in southern Switzerland have uncovered the remains of a Roman-era settlement dating to the second and third centuries AD, including a substantial masonry building and evidence of metalworking activity.