Excavations at a former 18th-century private manor house in Vannes have uncovered a medieval castle. -Château de l’Hermine-
Tag: archaeology
Microplastics contaminate archaeological remains
For the first time, researchers have discovered evidence of microplastic contamination in archaeological soil samples.
Artifacts dating back to 10.000 BC found at North and East Melton Road project
Artifacts dating back 10,000-12,000 years have been discovered by archaeologists at the site of the massive North and East Melton Road project in Leicestershire, England.
Letter written by Roman emperor found in Italy becomes monumental Imperial Cult discovery
A letter written by the Roman Emperor led archaeologists to an ancient temple that provided important insights into social changes in the Roman Empire, from pagan beliefs to Christianity. The temple enlightens us about the Imperial cult.
New discoveries in Tell Muhammad, Iraq
Archaeologists have made new discoveries in the Iraqi city of Tell Mohammed after two months of intensive research.
Launching human remains into space
The decision to send the ancient remains of human relatives into space has angered archaeologists.
1000 year old mummy with long hair found in a pyramid in Peru
A 1000 year old mummy with long hair intact has been found in a pyramid in a residential area in the Peruvian capital Lima.
4000 year old arrow found trapped in ice
Archaeologists in Norway have discovered a 4000 year old arrow trapped in ice. The discovery was made at the foot of Mount Lauvhøe.
A Roman temple discovered in Plautus’ city
In Sarsina, Italy, the birthplace of the famous playwright Plautus, a perfectly preserved triple a roman temple with adjacent early medieval buildings has been unearthed.
Oldest known village in Europe, 8,500 years old, found under an Albanian lake
Under one of the oldest lakes in the world, scientists may have discovered one of Europe’s earliest sedentary village.