Artifacts

Ancient Egyptian fortress uncovers soldiers’ homes, royal inscriptions, and horse burial

Also found at the site were a number of scarabs, some bearing the names of Kings Ramesses II and Seti I, while others carry the names of several deities, including Amun, Sekhmet, Ptah, and Set.

Several royal inscriptions found at the Tell el-Abqain fortress site in Egypt, September 25, 2026.
Ancient pottery vessels found at the Temple of Sekhmet near Mit Rahina in Egypt, September 23, 2026.

Egyptian-Chinese mission unearths wine press at temple to ancient warrior goddess

A close-up shows the exterior of the copper amulet container uncovered at Turkmen Karahoyuk in Konya, Turkey, July 26, 2026.

Rare Christian amulet holding bible scrap, ancient stone seal unearthed at Turkish site - report

The Parthenon Sculptures, British Museum, London, United Kingdom on December 10, 2024.

Greece denies German museum's bid for Parthenon Sculptures amid British Museum ownership fight


Bronze Age hoard, Egyptian diamonds: String of museum heists throughout August shake Europe

The Treasure of Villena is a a collection of Bronze Age artifacts found in 1963 • The necklance once belonged to Queen Nazli of Egypt and is adorned with 673 diamonds

The Treasure of Villena.

Over 20 Stone Age turtle figurines used in ancient rituals found within Turkish cave - report

The figurines are “roughly shaped,” according to Anadolu Agency, lending weight to the researchers’ theory of them being used during ritualistic practices.

Stone turtle figurine found at the Gedikkaya Hill archaeological site in Turkey, September 4, 2026.

Egypt unearths three previously unknown tombs from different eras at Bahariya Oasis cemetery

Notably, the Sheikh Soby site is home to a Late Period cemetery containing the tombs of Bahariya Oasis rulers and priests from that period, including the Temple of El-Bawiti.

Two ancient tombs and a figurine discovered at the Sheikh Soby site in the Bahariya Oasis, Egypt, August 28, 2026.

Egypt unearths underground tombs, golden tongues ahead of construction in ancient coastal city

An unfinished statue of the Greek goddess Aphrodite, a limestone gravestone depicting a seated man holding a bird, as well as the remains of a plaster sphinx statue were also found at the site.

Collection of 24 gold teeth discovered by Egyptian archaeologists in the ancient city of f Marina El Alamin, August 4, 2026.

Authorities seize thousands of stolen artifacts in raid on antiquities smuggler's home in West Bank

Trading in antiquities without a permit and searching for antiquities without a license using a metal detector are all criminal offenses under Israeli law.

Ancient coins seized during raid on home of suspected antiquities smuggler, July 28, 2026.

Oldest copy of Homer’s Odyssey in book form joins Christopher Nolan's film press tour

The Manchester Odyssey dates back to the third century BCE  in Egypt, around the time scrolls went out of fashion and “bound” books became more popular. 

The earliest surviving example of Homer’s Odyssey, July 21, 2026.

Lincoln Memorial to pull historic documents from public display over fear of heat damage - report

The documents include rare copies of the Emancipation Proclamation and the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, bearing the original signatures of Abraham Lincoln and other Civil War-era officials.

Visitors view the Lincoln Memorial Undercroft during the grand opening on June 25, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Archaeologists find over 3,000 artifacts from Stone Age to WWII in Netherlands valley

The stream valley lies between the villages of Sleen and Oosterhesselen, and is currently under redevelopment to make space for nature and water. 

One of the 3,000 artifacts discovered in Drenthe, the Netherlands, June 19, 2026.

Greece returns over 1,000 coins to Turkey in joint effort against antiquities smuggling

The two ministers held several talks regarding future cooperation between the two countries in the field of culture and the fight against antiquities trafficking.

Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni and Turkish Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy sign agreement at first Turkey-Greece Culture Forum, ,June 19, 2026.

US family returns four artifacts to Egypt, including statue head thought to depict female pharoah

The artifacts were received in Cairo on June 5 before being transferred to the Egyptian Museum for further examination, documentation and restoration ahead of their display in the museum. 

Three artifacts returned by American family to Eygpt, June 18, 2026.