Archaeology - Finestre sull'Arte

From Tresoldi to Selva Aparicio, contemporary art at Herakleia Archaeological Park in Policoro

Siris, the artistic enhancement project for the Archaeological Park of Herakleia in Policoro (Matera), curated by STUDIO STUDIO, the interdisciplinary laboratory founded by Edoardo Tresoldi, with the artistic direction of Antonio Oriente, was present...
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Ancient Carthage (Tunisia): marble face resurfaces from the temple of Baal Hammon and Tanit

During archaeological excavations conducted at the temple dedicated to the deities Baal Hammon and Tanit at the site of tophet(a shrine) in ancient Carthage, Tunisia, a marble face, probably a mask, dating back to the late 4th century B.C. was discov...
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Egypt recovers 36 archaeological artifacts from the U.S.

Egypt has recovered 36 archaeological artifacts from the United States, an achievement that confirms the country's commitment to protecting its historical and cultural heritage. The operation comes within the framework of directives from Egypt's pres...
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Herculaneum's Suburban Baths reopen extraordinarily with tours by reservation only

Extraordinary visits to Herculaneum's Suburban Baths, one of the most striking and best-preserved sites in the Roman world, are back. After the great success of the previous opening, the public will again have the opportunity to access the restoratio...
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Were Neanderthals artists? New analysis suggests symbolic uses of color

Over the past two decades,ochre has become a key archaeological marker for understanding the origins of symbolic culture in human societies. The perception of color, which affects languages, rituals and collective identities, is a universal feature o...
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Excavations at Pyla-Vigla (Cyprus) concluded: new findings on Hellenistic military life

The 19th season of archaeological excavations in the Pyla-Vigla locality (Larnaca district, Cyprus), conducted by the Pyla-Koutsopetria Archaeological Program (PKAP) during June and July 2025, has concluded. This year's campaign was directed by Brand...
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Large semicircular structure discovered in Herakleia: ancient city theater surfaces

The Archaeological Park of Herakleia (Policoro, Matera province) continues to unveil previously unpublished chapters in the history of Magna Graecia. Along the southern slope of Baron's Hill, a series of clues that emerged during scientific investiga...
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Herculaneum, Roman sideboard restored after ninety years of silence

After nearly ninety years, the wooden sideboard fromapartment V,18 on Herculaneum 's Decumanus Maximus finally returns to public view. The find, one of the most extraordinary examples of domestic furniture from antiquity, has been transferred from th...
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