Archaeology

A 500-year old archealogical site in Peru was vandalized by an unknown assailant who drew graffiti of a penis on it. The incident occurred in Chan Chan, an archaeological site 300 miles north of Lima, the capital of the country. On May…

Archaeologists in Peru have discovered a sealed room at a pre-Inca site, likely used to do rituals with drugs. A report published on Monday said that a team of archaeologists was exploring the Chavín de Huántar in the central highlands…

A three-year old girl accidentally discovered a 3800-years-old Egyptian amulet outside Jerusalem, Israel. Ziv Nitzvan, age 3, was hiking with her family in the region near Beit Shemesh, which is only hours outside Jerusalem. According to…

Bloomberg has donated more than 14,000 Roman artifacts unearthed from the excavation of its new building to the London Museum. During the construction of Bloomberg’s European HQ in London between 2012-14, more than 14,000 artifacts were…

A cache of gold coins, dating back to the 26th dynasty, has been discovered near the famous Karnak Temple in Egypt. The Temple of Karnak, located in the city of Luxor, is perhaps the most significant ancient Egyptian site beyond the…

Like every year, 2024 proved to be a mixed bag for the art world. While it made progress and new waves in some areas, it also saw some lows and dull moments. While the shadow of the pandemic is over, the after-effects and memories still…

Archaeologists have discovered an “exceptionally well preserved” Anglo-Saxon sword from the 6th century near Canterbury in the UK. The discovery was made at an Anglo-Saxon cemetery near the Canterbury region. Despite its age, the sword…

Exceeding expectations, the oldest known stone tablet of the Ten Commandments sold for $5 million at Sotheby’s. The Ten Commandments, said to have been given to Moses by God, are a crucial component in Judaism and Christianity. The…

A kid’s curiosity caused him to accidentally break an ancient jar at the Hecht Museum in Israel. First reported by the BBC, the 4-year-old boy was on a tour of the Hecht Museum with his family. He was one of the ancient jars located near…

The year 2023 was also an eventful year for archaeology, as some landmark discoveries were made throughout the year. Let's take a look at some of the most important finds: New Moai Statue On Easter Island On the Chilean island of Easter,…