Excavations
Archaeologists find clues to 1700s fires under New Orleans street
In its document, FEMA, which is helping fund the project, said it expected excavation at the site to be completed by Dec. 19.
Hasmonean era 'first wall' section revealed at Tower of David museum excavation - interview
Ancient piggy bank: Excavation in France reveals 40,000 Roman coins from 1,700 years ago
Archaeologists find record-size Ming Dynasty cannon at Great Wall of China
Beginner’s luck: Archeology student finds 9th-century gold on her first dig
The 20-year-old’s incredible find may be linked to early medieval ceremonial practices and confirms the long-lasting importance of the ancient Roman road, Dere Street.
Survivors vs. Mount Vesuvius: Fresh Digs Show a Return to Pompeii After 79 A.D.
After the eruption, Pompeii became a fragile camp-like site, inhabited without Roman infrastructure, as people lived among the ruins until the fifth century.
New Clues in Poland's Search for the ‘Eighth Wonder’ - From Königsberg to Kaliningrad
Polish archaeologists open Dziemiany’s SS bunker excavation in a new search for the lost Amber Room.
Mosaic with Star of David and Hidden Messages in Ancient Greek Found in Turkey
Turkish archaeologists found a 35 sqm mosaic in Diyarbakır with a Star of David, cross motif, six lines of Ancient Greek text, and geometric patterns during a grave excavation in Ergani district.
Ancient oil lamps reveal hidden Jewish legacy of Spanish church
Archeologists suggested that, if confirmed as a synagogue, it could be among the oldest known in Spain, possibly the earliest.
Alleged Nazi treasure including the Amber Room may be buried in Poland's Kashubia
After ten years of private investigation, treasure hunters, led by Jan Delingowski, have received permission to begin excavations.
Prof. Dr. Yusuf Sezgin's Team Unveils 1400-Year-Old Roman Bronze Cauldron in Pergamon
After restoration, the hammer marks on the bronze vessel are clearly observable.
5,500-year-old flint workshop discovered near Kiryat Gat
An advanced industry was revealed at the site, requiring an extremely high level of expertise.
Archaeologists find 2,000-year-old gold ring in excavation of Israeli national park
“I was amazed by the find. To my delight, I also discovered a pair of gold earrings, but the ring, with its small and unique design, really moved me," volunteer Eddie Lipsman said.
Early Byzantine chapel and complex discovered at Konuralp Ancient Theatre
Findings include mosaics, apses, and possibly a larger complex from the early Byzantine period.