The Holy Metropolis of Rhodes, supported by the Dodecanese Antiquities Authority, is organizing a conference titled ‘The Metropolitan Cathedral of Rhodes: A Journey Through Time.’ This event celebrates the completion of renovations to the Cathedral of the Entrance of the…
Field Museum scientists have non-destructively examined 26 ancient Egyptian mummies using CT scans, revealing new insights into their identities and burial practices. This groundbreaking process, which took three days for imaging, allows researchers to explore the mummification techniques employed over…
In Thessaloniki, four men aged 74, 71, 57, and 48 have been arrested for violations of archaeological laws. The arrests took place on November 9, when three of the suspects were caught conducting illegal excavations along the old Thessaloniki-Kilkis national…
In response to a surge in tourism, the iconic Roman archaeological site of Pompeii will cap daily visitors at 20,000 starting November 15. This decision follows a record attendance of 36,000 on the first Sunday of October, when entry was…
The Archaeological Museum in Haarlem is grappling with severe moisture and mold issues, threatening its centuries-old collection. Since 2018, rising groundwater and heavy rainfall have intensified the problem, forcing the museum to relocate half of its artifacts. Director Anja van…
A lost Mayan city, named Valeriana, has been accidentally discovered in the Mexican jungle by a Tulane University student using LiDAR technology, which utilizes lasers to map archaeological landscapes. The city, estimated to have housed 30,000 to 50,000 people, features…
In Diksmuide, Belgium, human bones believed to belong to a World War I soldier have been uncovered during dike construction along the IJzer River. The findings, confirmed by the Flemish Agency for Cultural Heritage, suggest the remains may be those…
Despite the influx of visitors to Thessaloniki, key archaeological sites remain closed several days a week, affecting tourism. Prominent locations like the Ancient Agora and the Eptapyrgio fortress were closed this morning. The Ancient Agora is open only three days…
Recent archaeological discoveries near Savognin, Switzerland, point to a significant Roman battle circa 15 BC, a key moment in the expansion of the Roman Empire under Emperor Augustus. Artifacts such as lead projectiles and remnants of military formations affirm that…
A recent study by Swiss archaeologist Cristina Murer reveals that during Late Antiquity, significant materials, including valuable marble, were repurposed from older structures and even graves due to resource scarcity. Contrary to previous beliefs that grave plundering was driven by…
A project to excavate the long-forgotten Wasserfallen Tunnel in Switzerland is underway, led by Elisas Vogt and his team. Originally begun in 1875, the tunnel aimed to connect Bern and Basel but quickly failed, leading to financial hardship in local…
