Archaeology

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,…

Israel antiquities authority and their local police retrieved three 1850 years old ossuaries, later removed for safekeeping from theft. On Monday, Israel Antiquities Authority announced the operation to the press. According to them, the…

In the ongoing excavation at Metsamor, a well-preserved tomb with a couple who died together was unearthed by archaeologists. The discovery was made as part of the ongoing archaeological expedition by a team of Polish and Armenian…

Parks Canada has revealed that their expedition teams have recovered 275 artifacts this year from the famous Franklin Shipwreck. In 1845, Sir John Franklin and his 129 men began their voyage from England in search of a Northwest passage…

Twenty tombs, over 2500 years old and from the Late Period, have been unearthed in Damietta, Egypt. Some of the tombs were encased in mudbrick linings, while others were simply put in a dirt pit. Early dating of the tombs suggests that…

The Indonesia government has formally requested the Netherlands to return various looted items, including the remains of ‘Java Man’. According to reports, the Indonesian government had first requested the return of items in July, sharing…