All three Roman ships were found off Tunisia as part of a Unesco project, a mission to protect underwater heritage.
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Buddha statue unearthed in Egypt illuminates ancient trade route
In the ancient Egyptian port city of Berenike, archaeologists have discovered Buddha statue. The recent discovery illuminates Rome and India’s rich trade relationship.
Nude Venus statue unearthed in Roman garbage dump in France
Archaeologists have discovered a treasure trove of relics, including two statues of the goddess Venus, in a Roman-era quarry that had been turned into a garbage dump.
Ancient objects discovered in Lefkada to be exhibited in a new museum
Ancient artifacts discovered on the western Greek island of Lefkada will be housed in a new local museum, the Culture Ministry has announced.
The Canaanites also used silver as currency
Payment with Hacksilber pieces started in Mesopotamia and Anatolia, now learned to appear in Palestine much earlier than thought.
Ancient comb reveals first full Canaanite phrase
Archaeologists have discovered a 3,700 year old comb that contains what is likely the earliest whole phrase in Canaanite alphabetic script.
Archaeological Roman artifacts buried in sand uncover at Spanish beach
Archaeologists have discovered Roman artifacts, including a Bronze Age tomb, a Roman fish farm, among the sands of Andalusia.