Mirror and sword discovered in a 4th-century Japanese tomb
Ahmet Mengüç
The discovery of a iron sword and a shield-shaped bronze mirror by archaeologists in this ancient kofun burial mound is a first for Japan.
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Mexican indigenous peoples’ 800 year old tombs are decorated with colorful murals
Elif Duluk
The faded battling figures, colorful murals were discovered by archaeologists digging a tomb complex in San Pedro Nexicho. San Pedro Nexicho is located in the Mexican state of Oaxaca, approximately 305 miles southeast of Mexico City.
Ancient Hebrew coin from the Jewish uprising against Rome discovered
During the excavation of caverns, an ancient Hebrew coin produced during Jewish uprising against Roman control in Judea was discovered.
Coins from the Maccabean period dating back 2,200 years discovered
Dilek Yazıcı
The Wadi Muraabat Caves near Nahal Darga are where the coins from the time before the Maccabean uprising were found.
In Israel, a Hellenistic period Greek sling bullet was discovered
The Israel Antiquities Authority announced on Thursday morning that a lead sling bullet had been found in the Israeli city of Yavne.
Ancient Roman Odeon found in Crete
At a remote archaeological site on the Greek island of Crete, archaeologists found an old Roman odeon. Romans and their visitors most likely attended a variety of events in the odeon, including lectures, musical competitions, city council sessions, and theatrical performances.
Pieces of the Athena statue found in Izmir in the 1930s were combined
The pieces of the statue of Athena, which were kept in safes, were opened to visitors at the İzmir Archeology Museum.
Ottoman period ceramics found in Stratonikeia
Ceramics and daily use items from the Turkish period unearthed in the ancient city of Stratonikeia in Muğla.
Roman villa remains and floor mosaic found during construction excavation in Hatay
During the foundation excavation of a construction in the Defne district of Hatay, wall remains of a Roman villa and a geometrically patterned floor mosaic were found.
Kiln and tomb found 35 years later in Kelenderis
In the ancient city of Kelenderis, a kiln for commercial production and a child’s tomb buried with glass bracelets and gifts were found.
