Archaeology

Contractor in Syria uncovers ancient tomb complex beneath the rubble ————————————– In northern Syria’s Maarat al-Numan, a contractor uncovered an ancient Byzantine tomb complex dating back over 1,500 years while clearing rubble from a war-damaged house, Arab News reported. The…

Looting surges at Syria’s ancient sites amid poverty and lawlessness Looting of ancient archaeological sites in Syria has reached alarming levels, particularly in the historic city of Palmyra, where grave robbers dig under cover of night in search of artefacts,…

Mount Etna erupts, sends ash cloud over Sicily Mount Etna, Europe’s highest active volcano, erupted Monday, sending ash and smoke nearly four miles into the sky and prompting tourists to flee. The eruption, caused by a partial collapse of the…

Archaeologist Greer Jarrett’s three-year, 5,000-kilometer voyage in a replica Viking boat has revolutionized understanding of Viking seafaring, Earth.com reported. Tracing ancient routes, the expedition proved Viking ships were far more capable of extended offshore journeys than previously believed, demonstrating remarkable…

Archaeologists in Barcelona have discovered the wreck of a 15th- or 16th-century boat, Ciutadella I, at a former fish market site, The Guardian reported. The 10-meter-long vessel, found 5 meters underwater, features 30+ wooden ribs and iron nails, typical of…

Archaeologists from the Free University of Brussels (VUB) have uncovered 1.5 million-year-old hand axes and identified seven Paleolithic sites in Iraq’s Western Desert, Arkeonews reported. The discoveries were made during a recent field survey led by researcher Ella Egberts, aimed…

Archaeologists have uncovered the oldest known alphabetic writing on clay cylinders in an ancient Syrian tomb, dating back to 2400 BCE, according to Johns Hopkins University. This discovery, 500 years older than previously known alphabets, reshapes the understanding of the…

In a groundbreaking discovery, archaeologists using laser-based remote sensing have identified two previously unknown cities in the mountains of Uzbekistan, thriving along the Silk Road from the 6th to 11th centuries AD, Reuters reported yesterday. The larger city, Tugunbulak, spans…