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Time capsule of Pompeii: Ancient cupboard provides glimpse into life before Vesuvius erupted
Among the objects stored inside was a necklace comprising at least 24 tiny objects made of bone, glass paste, earthenware and rock crystal.
Theological beliefs linked more strongly than church attendance to antisemitism in young Christians
Turkey unearths rare statues of Roman Emperor Hadrian, Empress Sabina in ancient Mediterranean city
Roadworks in Tbilisi uncover oldest medieval pottery cache ever found in Georgian capital
At least 120 Roman-era inscriptions, worship to unknown goddess identified inside Spanish cave
“Preliminary results indicate that Cova Dones was a cave-sanctuary frequented by women, since several female names appear among the inscriptions documented so far,” explained the team.
Egypt discovers remains of tomb, false door of ancient royal chamberlain at Saqqara necropolis
In front of the false door, archaeologists uncovered a complete set of alabaster funerary tools, including an offering table and disc, a purification basin, a jug, and a basin.
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.
Partially restored ancient fresco depicting marriage of Dionysus, Ariadne displayed in Pompeii
Though only fragments of the panel portraying Dionysus and Ariadne have survived, its reconstruction was possible through comparison with other ancient works.
Roman 'cold plunge' pool, floor mosaic discovered in ancient Turkish gymnasium complex
Cekilmez explained to Andalou Agency that the Hamam Gymnasium complex is thought to have been an important educational institution where children were able to learn from an early age.
Amotz Asa-El’s 'The Jewish Mach of Folly’ warns of an Israeli civil war’s approach - interview
From the civil wars of biblical Israel to the divisions that preceded Oct. 7, Amotz Asa-El’s bestseller presents a warning the Jewish people have repeatedly failed to heed.
Deity-inscribed tombstones, sarcophagi unearthed at ancient Egyptian burial site
The appearance of the two dieties on the tombstones points to joint Greek and Roman influence on ancient Egyptian heritage and funerary practices.
Severe heatwaves in Bulgaria reveal ancient Rome's Constantine Bridge hidden under Danube's waters
The bridge, commissioned by Emperor Constantine I and inaugurated in 328 CE, linked the ancient city of Ulpia Oescus with Sucidava in what is now Romania.
Egypt uncovers first complete bath complex, ancient hydraulic system north of Suez Canal
Leithy added that the layer is marked by remnants of ancient Cypriot pottery and Greek amphorae, confirming that settlement of the site began before the construction of the bathing complex.
Ancient tablet found at Roman fort in Netherlands bears Greek curse against enemies
The lead curse tablet found in the Netherlands was discovered by a team of Dutch archaeologists in a pit beneath the town hall square of the Roman military settlement of Coriovallum.
