Romans

How archaeologists used technology to rediscover ancient Egyptian city on the Nile Delta - study

The site holds three prominent mounds, known as Koms A, B, and C, with Kom C selected for investigation due to its history spanning the Predynastic period through the Early Islamic era.

Ruins of mudbrick buildings on the northern mound of Buto, April 7, 2026.
(a) Section of the mosaic showing the leopard and the woman. (b) Section of the mosaic showing the venator with the pole, the leopard, and the woman.

Lost mosaic shows first visual depiction of women fighting beasts in Roman arenas - study

The Boclair Road Roman Fortlet as it may once have been, March 25, 2026.

Roman fort found north of Hadrian’s Wall may have been used to defend against unconquered Scotland

Remains of a child buried with a bronze belt found in Pontecagnano Faiano, Italy, March 24, 2026.

Children buried in 'adult warrior' bronze belts discovered in 2,500-year-old tomb in Italy


Teos excavations reveal mosaic of combatting cupids tied to Dionysus

"Every piece of this process has been revealing itself like an onion. It peels off, and another thing arrives," said the lead researcher.

 Teos excavations reveal mosaic of combatting cupids tied to Dionysus.

Rare Roman-era enamelled bronze brooch found in Iron Age settlement at Scottish distillery

Researchers believe the brooch came north with Roman soldiers, possibly as a ritual offering or battle trophy.

 Rare enamelled bronze brooch found in Iron Age settlement at Scottish distillery.

Roman-era Hermes statue with ram companion found in ancient Aspendos fountain

Statue dated to late 2nd century A.D., was found alongside objects associated with Aphrodite, Eros, Artemis, and Nemesis.

 The Aspendos aqueduct.

Ancient Celtiberian inscription found on spindle whorl at La Peña del Castro

The inscribed spindle whorl, dating to the 1st century BC, features one of the oldest examples of writing in northern Iberia, using the Celtiberian alphabet.

 The Bulls of Guisando are a set of celtiberian sculptures located on the hill of Guisando in the municipality of El Tiemblo, Avila, Spain.

Nero's 2,000-year-old Patara lighthouse to shine again

Built by emperor Nero in 64 AD, the lighthouse has been restored using thousands of original stones.

 Nero's 2,000-year-old Patara lighthouse to shine again.

Villa emerges from Lake Fusaro, in Roman-era ’Vortex of Luxury’ and ‘Harbor of Vice’

Since 2005, the ground in the Campi Flegrei area has risen by 138 cm, with 20 cm recorded in 2024, showing an acceleration of the phenomenon, according to the National Institute of Geophysics.

 Villa emerges from Lake Fusaro, in Roman-era ’Vortex of Luxury’ and ‘Harbor of Vice’.

'The sweetest child in the world’: Mother’s tribute found on 3rd-century Pergamon tombstone

A tile found in the excavation bears the inscription "Bazilike," meaning "belonging to the king" in ancient Greek.

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Archaeologists discover Isis statuette at ancient Roman site in Mallén, Spain

The statuette represents a domestic cult, offering new insights into eastern religious influences and Egyptian cults in Roman-era Hispania homes.

 Archaeologists discover Isis statuette at ancient Roman site in Mallén, Spain.

Re-evaluation of 2nd century Colchester vase fleshes out Roman-era gladiator fights in Britain

An inscription on the vase names gladiators Memnon and Valentinus, suggesting it commemorates a real combat event in Colchester.

 Re-evaluation of 2nd century Colchester vase fleshes out Roman-era gladiator fights in Britain.

'Hercules of Valdelsa': 1700-year-old Roman statue found in Montaione, Florence

The statue is over 50 centimeters tall, headless, and can be reassembled from three matching fragments.

Tuscany, Italy.