Excavations

Scandinavia's largest prehistoric mound is not a tomb, but a memorial to a natural disaster - study

Archaeological excavations that have taken place at Raknehaugen, have all failed to discover evidence that would typically indicate a burial mound, such as a grave or human remains.

Excavations of Raknehaugen, Norway, in 1939.
A fragment of the handgun found in Brandenburg, Germany in 2023.

Handgun fragments found near Germany's Kletzke Castle may date to 14th century, new research shows

Rare half-shekel coin discovered in Judean Desert by the Israel Antiquities Authority, February 26, 2026.

Rare half-shekel coin used in biblical census count discovered by archaeologists in Judean Desert

Pottery vessels, discovered alongside jewelry and other artifacts, inside Old Kingdom tombs at the Qubbet el-Hawa site in Aswan, Egypt, February 26, 2026.

‘Secrets of ancient Egypt’: Old Kingdom tombs, artifacts discovered on Nile's west bank


Archaeologists uncover well-preserved Roman lime kiln in Gloucester

'The kiln itself is quite rare in Gloucestershire,' said Guarino, highlighting its exceptional preservation.

 Archaeologists uncover well-preserved Roman lime kiln in Gloucester.

Fortress discovered in Northern Sinai, including Roman-era soldiers' dwellings

Well-preserved Roman-era soldiers' dwellings were unearthed, providing a clear picture of daily life at the fortress during the reigns of emperors Diocletian and Maximian.

 Fortress discovered in Northern Sinai, including Roman-era soldiers' dwellings.

Remains of 22 WWI soldiers exhumed in Ypres

Rare international excavation recovers fallen soldiers and artifacts from WWI battlefield.

 Remains of 22 WWI soldiers exhumed in Ypres.

2,000-year-old garlanded sarcophagus found in City of Gladiators

Professor Dr. Bilal Söğüt: "This sarcophagus is among the best garland-decorated examples, with rich figures and a clearly determined date."

 2,000-year-old garlanded sarcophagus found in City of Gladiators.

What's inside the 1,100-year-old amphora recovered from a shipwreck off Antalya's coast?

Doctor Öniz: 'After 1100 years, the amphora's mouth was opened, and what's inside will be clear after the analysis process. Opening it was exciting; waiting for the result is much more exciting.'

 What's inside the 1,100-year-old amphora recovered from a shipwreck off Antalya's coast?

US team plans first dig at Mount Ararat’s ship-shaped hill

Ground-penetrating radar carried out by the group has revealed what members describe as “a rectangular structure” lying several metres below the surface.

 The Durupınar hill.

Rare chariot wheel and neolithic village found on new golf course site

Excavation over 500,000 m² uncovered 25+ prehistoric buildings, a ritual circle, and medieval grain kilns. Artefacts will be dated and sent to museums later this year.

 Rare chariot wheel and neolithic village found on new golf course site.

Over 300 skeletons linked to St. Aldate's Church found under city center in Gloucester

The excavation revealed a cemetery, with about half of the skeletons found in burial vaults associated with the medieval church.

 Gloucester. UK.

Archaeologists find nine kneeling skeletons at Quỳnh Văn site in Vietnam

Some graves contained jewelry made from shell and sea snail shells, indicating residents had developed beliefs and craftsmanship skills.

 Archaeologists find nine kneeling skeletons at Quỳnh Văn site in Vietnam.

Archaeologists uncover 3,000-year-old land ditches west of Leipzig

Harald Stäuble: 'The system of land ditches was in use for about 500 years'.

The ring sanctuary in Saxony-Anhalt.