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Ancient Weapons Dug Up by Archaeologists in England
A Mesolithic site may date
from as early as 9000 BC, by
which time hunter-gatherers
had reoccupied an area near
Asfordby, England, after the
last ice age. These hunters ... > full story
Archaeologists Track Infamous Conquistador Through Southeast
Archaeologists have
discovered evidence of
Hernando de Soto's 1540
journey through the
Southeast. No evidence of De
Soto's path from Tallahassee
... > full story
History In 3-D: Digitally Archived Works Of Art
Three-dimensional computer
graphics is moving into
museums. Works of art are
being digitally archived in
3-D, simplifying research
into related artifacts and
... > full story
Tsunami Waves Reasonably Likely To Strike Israel, Geo-Archaeological Research Suggests
There is a likely chance of
tsunami waves reaching the
shores of Israel, says one
researcher, following
geoarchaeological research
... > full story
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Fracture Zones Endanger Tombs In Valley Of Kings
October 21, 2009 — Ancient choices made by Egyptians digging burial tombs may have led to today's problems with damage and curation of these precious archaeological treasures, but photography and detailed geological ... > full story -
World's Oldest Submerged Town Dates Back 5,000 Years
October 16, 2009 — Archaeologists surveying the world's oldest submerged town have found ceramics dating back to the Final Neolithic. Their discovery suggests that Pavlopetri, off the southern Laconia coast of Greece, ... > full story -
Archaeologists Discover Amphitheatre In Excavation Of Portus, Ancient Port Of Rome
October 1, 2009 — Archaeologists leading a major excavation of Portus, the ancient port of Rome, have uncovered the remains of an amphitheatre-shaped-building, solving a mystery which has puzzled experts for over 140 ... > full story -
Rare Discovery: Engraved Gemstone Carrying A Portrait Of Alexander The Great
September 22, 2009 — A gemstone engraved with the portrait of Alexander the Great was uncovered during excavations by an archaeological team in ... > full story -
Archaeologists Find Burial Cellar In Ancient Syrian City Containing Spectacular Artifacts
September 22, 2009 — The archaeological excavations at the royal palace in the ancient city of Qatna, north east of the Syrian city of Homs, have once again unfolded a remarkable archaeological discovery. The summer ... > full story -
Largest-Ever Collection Of Coins From Period Of Revolt Against Romans Found In Judean Hills
September 15, 2009 — The largest cache of rare coins ever found in a scientific excavation from the period of the Bar-Kokhba revolt of the Jews against the Romans has been discovered in a cave by researchers in ... > full story -
Underwater Expedition Delivers Key Findings In Search For Evidence Of Early Americans
September 1, 2009 — In an expedition for submerged evidence of early Americans off Florida's Gulf Coast, archaeologists traced two ancient river systems in what they believe is the most extensive delineation of ... > full story -
Chinese Culture At The Crossroads: Prehistoric Archaeological Findings Highlighted In New Research
August 24, 2009 — Recent archaeological discoveries from far-flung corners of China are forcing scientists to reconsider the origins of ancient Chinese civilization -- and a new crop of young archaeologists are ... > full story -
Stone Tools, Rare Animal Bones: Clues To Caribbean's Earliest Inhabitants Discovered
August 19, 2009 — A prehistoric water-filled cave in the Dominican Republic has become a "treasure trove" with the announcement by archaeologists of the discovery of stone tools, a primate skull, and the claws, ... > full story -
London's Earliest Timber Structure Found During Belmarsh Prison Dig
August 14, 2009 — London's oldest timber structure has been unearthed by archaeologists. It was found during the excavation of a prehistoric peat bog adjacent to Belmarsh Prison in Plumstead, Greenwich, in advance of ... > full story
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