Archaeologists uncover ancient Roman forum in Spain, confirming decades-old theories Archaeologists have unearthed several Roman buildings and the ruins of a forum in Spain which likely helped integrate local communities into the ancient empire. A team of students, volunteers and researchers from the University…
2,000-Year-Old Tomb Found in Tharsa Was Guarded by Bulls In Türkiye, archaeologists have discovered a new 2000-year-old tomb protected by two bull heads during excavation and cleaning efforts in the ancient city of Tharsa, located near Kuyulu village on the Adıyaman-Şanlıurfa Highway, now…
Ancient DNA Analysis Shows How The Rise And Fall Of The Roman Empire Shifted Populations In The Balkans Despite the Roman Empire’s extensive military and cultural influence on the nearby Balkan peninsula, a DNA analysis of individuals who lived in…
More Than 2,000 Seal Impressions Found In The Ancient City Of Doliche Archaeologists from the Asia Minor Research Center have made a new discovery in ancient Doliche. They found more than two thousand seal impressions during recent excavations. Doliche (Greek:Δολίχη)…
Huge Ancient Sarayini Underground City Is Twice As Large As Previously Thought The ‘world’s most advanced’ ancient underground city, kitted out with modern stoves and cellars, has been unearthed for the first time. Turkish archaeologists discovered the long-lost complex that is…
Remarkable Discovery: Ancient Roman Temple Unearthed Beneath Supermarket Site in Sarsina Sarsina is a sleepy, rural town of barely 3,000 residents straddling the pristine Apennine mountains in Italy’s Emilia Romagna region, surrounded by stunning views and grazing sheep. While it…
8-year-old boy unearths 1800-Year-Old Roman Coin Found in German School Playground A nine-year-old boy in Germany has made a remarkable discovery while playing in a sandbox: a rare 1800-year-old Roman coin. The child, named Bjarne, discovered the object in August…
Roman fragments offer glimpse of emperor Hadrian’s daily events calendar The Roman emperor Hadrian has quite the legacy. Known as one of Rome’s “Five Good Emperors” and later remembered by historians as a “benevolent dictator,” his renown stems from his…
Serbian Coal Mine Uncovers Ancient Roman Boat From Empire’s Frontier Coal miners in Serbia have discovered the remains of a large wooden boat likely used by the Romans to supply a nearby city and military headquarters on the empire’s frontier.…
Archaeologists Unearth Exquisite Roman Mosaic Featuring Medusa’s Enigmatic Visage in Spain’s Mérida Archaeologists in Spain recently made an “excepcional” — which translates to exceptional— discovery: an ancient Roman mosaic floor that includes a depiction of Medusa’s head. The intricate mosaic…