Archaeology

Rome, Egyptian blue ingot discovered at Domus Aurea: extremely rare find

In Rome , the Domus Aurea never ceases to amaze, yielding a new discovery that sheds light on the artistic workers of Nero's time. During recent archaeological investigations conducted in the monumental imperial residence, scholars identified two tan...
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Pompeii, uncovered a large private bath complex attached to a banquet hall

In the Pompeii Archaeological Park, a large private bath complex, attached to a banquet hall, has emerged in the excavation site currently underway in insula 10 of Regio IX. This is one of the largest and most complex private bath sectors so far disc...
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Outstanding discovery in Israel: a Byzantine monastery with precious mosaic floor and Greek inscription

During archaeological excavations conducted by the Israel Antiquities Authority in Kiryat Gat, southern Israel, a monastery dating back to the Byzantine period was discovered, embellished with a multicolored mosaic floor and a Greek inscription. The ...
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Verona, Ancient Egyptian funerary boat model from nearly 4,000 years ago enters Palazzo Maffei collections

A model of a sailing funerary boat from Ancient Egypt has entered the collections of Palazzo Maffei in Verona. The piece is now the oldest among the more than 650 works on display in the Verona museum in Piazza delle Erbe commissioned by collector Lu...
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Egypt, in Luxor Zahi Hawass discovers 1,500 decorated blocks and the remains of the temple of Hatshepsut

A joint archaeological mission led by the Zahi Hawass Foundation for Antiquities and Heritage and the Supreme Council of Antiquities of Egypt has made obvious discoveries near the processional ramp of Hatshepsut's funerary temple at Deir El-Bahari in...
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Udine University archaeologists discover early forms of pottery production in Kurdistan over 8,000 years ago

In Iraqi Kurdistan, at the site of Kanispan, a Neolithic-era settlement dating from the 7th millennium B.C.E., the earliest forms of pottery production associated with grain processing, dating back more than 8,000 years, have been discovered by archa...
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Turkey, mosaics with crocodiles and flamingos discovered at Heraclea al Latmo

Important archaeological discoveries in Turkey: the University of Selçuk reports that mosaics with depictions of animals: crocodiles, dolphins, flamingos and eels have been found in the ancient city of Heraclea al Latmo, an ancient Greek city ...
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The most interesting archaeological discoveries of 2024

Archaeology is a discipline that continues to surprise, revealing millennia-old secrets hidden beneath the surface of the earth. Every year, new discoveries enrich our knowledge about the past, allowing us to shed light on ancient civilizations, lost...
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New Year's Eve at archaeological sites: extraordinary opening on January 1 in Rome

Start the year 2025 under the banner of great archaeology in the Capital: this is the invitation of the Special Superintendence of Rome, which is participating in the "Happy Holidays at the Museum" initiative promoted by the Ministry of Culture, offe...
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Pompeii, new frescoes discovered and some rooms reopened

Discoveries that enrich Pompeii's archaeological heritage continue. Ongoing excavations in Pompeii's Regio IX have brought to light, in an oecus (hall) that is emerging with the very latest investigations, very interesting frescoes: in the colonnaded...
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The mystery of Stonehenge finally revealed? Here's what the most recent study says

There is news concerning Stonehenge, one of the most famous monuments of antiquity: recent archaeological discoveries have provided a new insight into the purpose of the world-famous stone circle located on the Salisbury Plain in England. In fact, a ...
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Rome rediscovers the Horrea Piperataria: imperial spice warehouses open to the public

A new chapter in the history of ancient Rome opens to the public thanks to the Colosseum Archaeological Park: the Horrea Piperataria, the imperial spice warehouses, become open to visitors for the first time. Located beneath the Basilica of Maxentius...
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Israel, 12-year-old finds 3500-year-old ancient Egyptian amulet in the shape of a scarab

During a family outing at the Tel Qana archaeological site near Hod Hasharon, Israel, 12-year-old Dafna Filshteiner found an ancient amulet in the shape of a scarab dating back some 3,500 years to the time of the Egyptian New Kingdom. "I was looking ...
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Ancient shipwreck discovered in Ispica: a window into Sicily's maritime past

An ancient wreck dating back to the 6th-5th centuries B.C. has been discovered in the waters off Santa Maria del Focallo, in the territory of Ispica, province of Ragusa. The discovery, the result of an underwater excavation campaign organized by the ...
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The Colosseum Archaeological Park has opened a green oasis along the southern slopes of the Palatine Hill

The Colosseum Archaeological Park has inaugurated a green oasis along the southern slopes of the Palatine, thanks to the technical sponsorship of GEDI Publishing Group. TheAurum coronarium oasis was created as a contribution to resilience to the clim...
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Extraordinary discoveries in San Casciano dei Bagni: thermal sanctuary reveals new secrets

In San Casciano dei Bagni, a small town in the province of Siena known for its hot springs and the exceptional discovery of a deposit of ancient bronzes unearthed in 2022, the year 2024 also closes with an extraordinary archaeological revelation. The...
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