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A 2,400-Year-Old Embrace, Brought Back to Color

The Urna del Bottarone, an extraordinary Etruscan funerary urn housed at the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Firenze, has been fully restored—revealing its original pigments for the first time in decades.

425–380 BCE #etruscan #archaeology

Earliest Geometries of Humanity Discovered on 60,000-Year-Old Ostrich Eggshells - Arkeonews A new study published in PLOS One reveals that 60,000-year-old engraved ostrich eggshells from southern Africa show structured geometric

Earliest Geometries of Humanity Discovered on 60,000-Year-Old Ostrich Eggshells
#archaeology #human

A 2,700-year-old stone seal from the biblical Kingdom of Judah has been discovered during construction works in northern Israel.

Credit: Israel Antiquities Authority

#Archaeology #BiblicalArchaeology #KingdomOfJudah #AncientIsrael

Karkamış Cylinder Seal (Hittites- c. 13th century BCE, Late Bronze Age IIB)
Material: Hematite | Size: Ø 1.45 × 3.75 cm
Found at Aşağı Saray, C East Area, Seal House

#AncientArt #Archaeology #BronzeAge #AncientHistory #Hittites #Karkamış #LateBronzeAge #AncientCivilizations

Bears in a Sacrificial Pose: A Bronze Plaque from Early Medieval Altai Reveals an Unknown Southern Tradition - Arkeonews More than thirteen centuries after it was placed in the ground, a bronze plaque depicting bears in a sacrificial pose has resurfaced in the

Bears in a Sacrificial Pose: A Bronze Plaque from Early Medieval Altai Reveals an Unknown Southern Tradition
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🌿 Gold Oak Wreath | 325-300 BC 🌿

The oak was more than a tree in ancient Greece—it was a symbol of strength, wisdom, and sacred power.
#Dodona #Zeus #AncientArtifacts #HellenicHeritage #WisdomAndStrength #DivineNature #MuseumTreasures #HistoryLovers #Archaeology

First Local Aramaic Inscription of the Ancient Kingdom of Sophene Discovered, Dating to the Hellenistic Period - Arkeonews A groundbreaking archaeological discovery in eastern Türkiye is reshaping historians’ understanding of the ancient Kingdom of Sophene,

First Local Aramaic Inscription of the Ancient Kingdom of Sophene Discovered, Dating to the Hellenistic Period
#archaeology #Turkey

Halley’s Comet Discovered 600 Years Earlier by an 11th-Century Monk, Study Finds - Arkeonews New research reveals that an 11th-century English monk identified the cycle of Halley’s Comet centuries before Edmond Halley, reshaping

Halley’s Comet Discovered 600 Years Earlier by an 11th-Century Monk, Study Finds
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A 4,200-Year-Old Silver Goblet May Depict the Creation of the Universe - Arkeonews A 4,200-year-old silver goblet from the Bronze Age may depict the creation of the universe, offering rare insight into early Near Eastern

A 4,200-Year-Old Silver Goblet May Depict the Creation of the Universe
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8th Century Royal Tomb Found 160 km from Gordion: Midas’ Kingdom May Have Been Bigger Than We Thought - Arkeonews A monumental Phrygian tomb discovered in the Karaağaç Tumulus near Bilecik is rewriting what historians believed about the reach of King Midas’ kingdom.

8th Century Royal Tomb Found 160 km from Gordion: Midas’ Kingdom May Have Been Bigger Than We Thought
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Roman Marching Camps Discovered in Saxony-Anhalt for the First Time
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Gold Roman Fidelity Ring: A 2,000-Year-Old Symbol of Love Discovered in Bulgaria - Arkeonews A gold Roman fidelity ring, weighing 23.63 grams, was unearthed during the final days of the 2025 excavation season, at a depth of nearly six

Gold Roman Fidelity Ring: A 2,000-Year-Old Symbol of Love Discovered in Bulgaria
#archaeology #romanempire

Britain’s First Discovery of Its Kind: A 2,000-Year-Old Carnyx and Boar Standard Unearthed in Norfolk
#archaeology

Rare Medieval Flail Weapon Discovered Near Battle of Grunwald Site in Poland - Arkeonews A rare medieval flail weapon known as a kiścień has been discovered near the historic Battle of Grunwald site in Poland, offering new

Rare Medieval Flail Weapon Discovered Near Battle of Grunwald Site in Poland
#archaeology
#weapon

Archaeologists Discover 1,400-Year-Old Souvenir Mold, Exposing the Rise of Christian Pilgrimage Tourism - Arkeonews A 1,400-year-old Byzantine souvenir mold discovered in the Judean Desert reveals a thriving pilgrimage economy and sheds light on the

Archaeologists Discover 1,400-Year-Old Souvenir Mold, Exposing the Rise of Christian Pilgrimage Tourism
#archaeology

Late Antique Mosaic With Greek Inscription and Floral Motifs Discovered During Post-Earthquake Excavations in Hatay - Arkeonews Late Antique floor mosaic with a Greek inscription and floral motifs was discovered in Hatay during post-earthquake reconstruction excavations, revealing significant archaeological and historical insi...

Late Antique Mosaic With Greek Inscription and Floral Motifs Discovered During Post-Earthquake Excavations in Hatay
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A powerful Minoan image of devotion: a votive clay idol of a goddess with upraised arms, dated to 1375–1300 BCE.
Found at the Shrine of the Double Axes in Knossos and now housed in the Heraklion Archaeological Museum.
A quiet echo from the spiritual world of Late Bronze Age Crete
#archaeology #Crete

New Elymaean Rock Carving in Iran Shows Possible Parallels with the Hercules–Hydra Motif Known from 325 BC Greek Coinage - Arkeonews A newly discovered Elymaean rock carving in southwest Iran is drawing significant scholarly attention for its unusual iconography and its

New Elymaean Rock Carving in Iran Shows Possible Parallels with the Hercules–Hydra Motif Known from 325 BC Greek Coinage
#archaeology

Hittite-Style Carvings and Cuneiform Found in a Czech Cave: An Archaeological Puzzle from Kateřinská Cave - Arkeonews An officially documented discovery in Kateřinská Cave reveals a stone fragment with Hittite-style carvings and cuneiform script— an object

Hittite-Style Carvings and Cuneiform Found in a Czech Cave: An Archaeological Puzzle from Kateřinská Cave
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Geological Surveys in Mongolia Uncover 3,000-Year-Old Nomadic Khirgisuur Burial Mounds - Arkeonews Geological surveys at Mongolia’s Oyut Deposit uncovered 3,000-year-old nomadic burial mounds, revealing Bronze Age and medieval khirgisuur

Geological Surveys in Mongolia Uncover 3,000-Year-Old Nomadic Khirgisuur Burial Mounds
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How a Forgotten Waterway Led to the Discovery of 3,500-Year-Old Bronze Age Boats in England - Arkeonews A forgotten Bronze Age waterway in England revealed nine ancient boats dating back 3,500 years, offering new insights into prehistoric craftsm

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“They Depicted Lake İznik as an Ancient Woman”: Newly Unearthed Roman Mosaic in İznik - Arkeonews A newly unearthed 3rd-century Roman mosaic in İznik reveals a stunning depiction of Lake İznik as an ancient woman, reshaping the region’s

“They Depicted Lake İznik as an Ancient Woman”: Newly Unearthed Roman Mosaic in İznik. #İznik #Mosaic #RomanArt #Archaeology #HistoryDiscovery #Mythology #ArtHistory #CulturalHeritage #AncientArt #MosaicArt #TurkeyTravel #HiddenHistory #ArtLovers #HistoricalFind

Archaeologists Unearth 3,000-Year-Old Urartian Murals Hidden in a Mysterious Underground Structure Beneath Garibin Tepe - Arkeonews Archaeologists uncover one of the best-preserved Urartian mural complexes deep under Van, Türkiye

Archaeologists Unearth 3,000-Year-Old Urartian Murals Hidden in a Mysterious Underground Structure Beneath Garibin Tepe
#archaeology #van

The Lost Letters of Caracalla: Ten Inscribed Slabs Unearthed Beneath a Turkish Village Home - Arkeonews Archaeologists uncover ten inscribed stones believed to bear imperial letters written under Emperor Caracalla — hidden for nearly 1,800 years

The Lost Letters of Caracalla: Ten Inscribed Slabs Unearthed Beneath a Turkish Village Home
#archaeology #romanempire

Unearthing One of the Earliest Examples of Roman Monumental Architecture: Ancient Basin Discovered in Gabii - Arkeonews Archaeologists from the University of Missouri have uncovered what may be one of the earliest examples of Roman monumental architecture

unearthing one of the earliest examples of roman monumental architecture ancient basin discovered in gabii #archaeology

2,000-year-old Roman Silver Hoard Unearthed Near Borsum: One of Germany’s Largest Finds - Arkeonews Authorities have confirmed the recovery of a Roman silver hoard consisting of approximately 450 silver coins, several silver ingots, a gold ring,

2000 year-old roman silver hoard unearthed near borsum one of germanys largest finds

Extraordinary Monumental Roman Burial Mound Discovered in Bavaria Stuns Archaeologists - Arkeonews Archaeologists in Bavaria have uncovered what appears to be the foundation of a monumental Roman burial mound, a discovery that has

extraordinary monumental roman burial mound discovered in Bavaria stuns archaeologists
#Germany #bavaria #archaeology

Six New Aramaic Inscriptions Unearthed at Ancient City of Zernaki Tepe in Eastern Türkiye - Arkeonews Archaeologists have discovered six new Aramaic inscriptions at Zernaki Tepe, a 3,000-year-old ancient city in eastern Türkiye’s Van Province.

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New Archaeological Discoveries at Lystra — the Sacred Anatolian City Cited Eight Times in the Bible - Arkeonews New excavations in the ancient city of Lystra, central Turkey, uncover a 30-meter basilica linked to St. Paul’s missionary journeys and rare

New archaeological discoveries at Lystra - Sacred Anatolian city cited eight times in Bible

Historic Discovery in Karahantepe: The First T-Shaped Pillar with a Human Face Unearthed - Arkeonews For the first time in history, a T-shaped pillar carved with a human face has been unearthed, marking a new milestone in our understanding of

Historic Discovery in Karahantepe: The First T-Shaped Pillar with a Human Face Unearthed
#karahantepe #turkey #archaeology