Ancient Egyptian tombs discovered at Jabal Al-Tair in Minya

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.

M Mark Milligan
11th-century sword discovery made in western Poland

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.

M Mark Milligan
Beads and burnt bones unearthed at major Iron Age burial site in Sweden

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.

M Mark Milligan