Steel tools were in use in Europe centuries before they became widespread under the Roman Republic. Archaeologists were stunned by 2900 year old steel tools in Portugal.
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Early Medieval ‘Govan Warrior’ stone carved in rock in Scotland
An archaeological excavation by the University of Glasgow in Govan Old Churchyard has uncovered a remarkable new find. Early Medieval ‘Govan Warrior’ stone.
Fossilized flower found in amber
Scientists discovered fossil of a flower blooming in amber: a nearly 40 million year old flower. The largest fossilized flower that has ever been found.
Rare sword unearth from Kalmar War period
A sword from The Kalmar War’s early 17th century has been unearthed by archaeologists.
Prehistoric settlement of Greece, Dispilio village
One of the most remarkable archaeological sites in Greece is the Dispilio Prehistoric Settlement, which is located close to Kastoria.
Drought in the French River reveals medieval fishery
Water levels in lakes and rivers have drastically decreased as a result of the severe drought that has affected Europe this summer. The effects of the drought are clearly visible in France, among other places. The low water levels in the Loire River, France’s longest river, also presented findings that would contribute to the scientific world.
İzmir, Yassıtepe finds brighten the history
Many finds were unearthed during the 2022 Yassıtepe excavations carried out in the Yeşilova Mound in the Bornova district of İzmir.
Relief of Heracles was found in a marble quarry in Muğla, Türkiye
A young man walking around the ancient marble quarry in the Milas district of Muğla to shoot a social media video found a relief considered to belong to Heracles (Hercules). An investigation into the relief has been initiated.
1200-year-old runestone discovered during kitchen remodel
While renovating their kitchen, Lene Brandt and her husband, Anders Nielsen, discovered Mosekaerstenen runestone in the Randers region.
Volunteer uncovering very rough Ancient Roman graffiti at Vindolanda
Dylan Herbert discovered a stone with a phallus drawing and an insult on it, which is intended to delight tourists for many years.