Antiquities
Antiquities robbers caught digging in ancient Roman burial cave in Galilee
The suspects caused severe damage to the site, which is located in a protected antiquities area.
Ancient 5,000-year-old wine press and Canaanite ritual vessels found near Tel Megiddo
Netherlands to return 3,500-year-old Egyptian statue seized in Maastricht
Iraq says 185 antiquities seized in Britain as clampdown on looted heritage widens
Morocco identifies preliminary sites of nine WWI shipwrecks off southern coast
The shipwrecks are vessels from Japan, Norway, France, England, Portugal, and Italy.
Netherlands returns 119 Benin bronzes, redressing 1897 British expedition looting
In recent years, about 1,100 objects from German, Scottish, British, and French museums have been returned amid pressure over colonial-era acquisitions.
Egypt begins restoration of Ramesseum Temple in Luxor
Currently, the temple is largely in ruins due to the earthquake that struck Egypt in 27 BCE. Remains of colossal statues and columns can still be seen.
Tiny Roman-era golden padlock set to go on display
Measuring only 11 by 12 millimeters, the padlock's intricate details are hardly recognizable to the naked eye.
3,000-year-old road network found at Yinxu, ancient capital of the Shang dynasty
The find marks the longest urban thoroughfare ever discovered at Yinxu and is the longest known preserved road of ancient China.
Can you solve the riddle the Egyptian priestess faced to enter the next world?
Archaeologists uncover hidden 3,900-year-old tomb of Egyptian priestess in Asyut.
Greece returns Lydian coin hoard to Turkey under UNESCO agreement
The entire collection of coins is part of a coin "treasure" that was hidden in the late 5th or early 4th century BCE in Asia Minor.
Can you rent the pyramids? Egyptian officials say ‘no’
In response to the controversy, Egyptian archaeologist Dr. Zahi Hawass stated, “There is no such thing as renting the Pyramid.”
An unexpected trove of antiquities found in hidden basement of an Athens store
The items date from the Geometric period (1100-750 BCE) to the Hellenistic period, up to 31 BCE.
Archaeologists discover 2,500-year-old shipwreck near Sicily's coast
The find includes amphorae, anchors, and household utensils.
