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Frescos from famed Etruscan tomb go on display in Rome after multi-million euro purchase by Italy

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The Italian state spent €15 million on a series of celebrated frescoes found in the central hall of the tomb, which were painted between 340 and 320 BCE.

Pre-Hispanic archaeological discovery in western Mexico features ‘unprecedented’ characteristics

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Unique decorative and architectural elements may point to a previously unknown group in present-day Veracruz

Archaeology under fire: Political protests threaten Israel’s heritage

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The claims hurled at the conference and in general against the Heritage Ministry’s plans for historical sites in Judea and Samaria are rather baseless.

Archaeologists say excavations at Kalgeh Zarrin could deepen understanding of Elymaean kingdom

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TEHRAN – Archaeologists leading excavations at the ancient site of Kalgeh Zarrin near the southwestern Iranian city of Masjed Soleyman said continued scientific research, stronger protection measures and investment in cultural tourism could help reveal new information about the ancient Elymaean kingdom while contributing to local economic development.

Israel presses on with settler-fueled archaeology expansion, crippling Palestinian communities

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Netanyahu’s pause on a bill creating a West Bank antiquities authority has not deterred historic parks projects that declare Jewish presence past and future

Morocco’s hidden history: archaeology, DNA and carbon dating rewrite the story of the ancient world

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New research shows northwest African communities actively shaped connections and exchange between many cultures.

Medieval camel bones found at Belgrade Fortress reveal long-distance trade links

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Medieval camel bones found at Belgrade Fortress reveal trade links, while animal remains trace changes in livestock use since Roman times.

News - Who Made the Sutton Hoo Helmet?

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KENT, ENGLAND—ArtNet News reports that a copper alloy die stamp discovered by a metal detectorist […]

News - Second Cannonball Unearthed at The Alamo

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SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS—News 4 San Antonio reports that a second cannonball unearthed at The Alamo […]

Sarasota archaeology firm marks 50 years preserving Florida's past

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Sarasota's Archaeological Consultants Inc. celebrates 50 years as Florida's longest-serving cultural resource management firm.

2,500-year-old Celtic warrior burial with chariot, gold, and Etruscan treasures uncovered in Germany

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Archaeologists in Germany uncover a 2,500-year-old Celtic warrior grave with a rare chariot, gold jewelry, and an Etruscan jug.

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This 4,000-Year-Old Siberian Warrior Was Buried Beneath a Bone Shield and Now Has a Face Again

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A neolithic warrior gets a face thanks to modern tech.

Archaeologists find musket balls and fort linked to Battle of Bunker Hill

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Dig at Boston site reveals ammunition intriguing finds from 1775 clash that launched revolutionary war in earnest

News - Preserved Potatoes Discovered in Inca Site in Southern Peru

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ALBERTA, CANADA—Two freeze-dried potatoes estimated to be 500 years old were discovered in a ceramic […]

Rare sealed Etruscan tomb discovered at San Giuliano, one year after first intact burial find

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Archaeologists found a second intact Etruscan tomb at San Giuliano, preserving rare burial evidence from the 7th century BCE.

European Archaeology Days in Sardinia: schedule, openings and visits | inItaly | True Italian Experience

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European Archaeology Days in Sardinia (12-14 June 2026) Between 12 and 14 June 2026 Sardinia joins the European Archaeology Days with a series of activities across the island: guided visits, talks wit...

Ancient Roman villa found beneath high school gym near the Colosseum

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Archaeologists uncover a well-preserved second-century Roman villa beneath a high school gym near Rome's Colosseum.

European Archaeology Days in Piedmont: guided visits and workshops | inItaly | True Italian Experience

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European Archaeology Days in Piedmont: overview From 12 to 14 June 2026, Piedmont offers a rich programme of archaeology-related events: guided tours, research presentations, educational workshops and...

Mount Vernon library to host 'Why Dig Ohio?' archaeology program June 17

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Sarah Hinkelman will discuss Ohio Valley archaeology, geology and history June 17 at the Mount Vernon library.

Archaeologists uncover 15,800-year-old puppies that were buried like humans

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Some were buried in ways that point to ritual care and emotional importance.

News - Team ROBOTECH of Barcelona Wins the 2026 FIRST® LEGO® League Champion’s Award

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What really happened when ancient humans migrated out of Africa

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The out-of-Africa migration, in which ancient humans went on to inhabit every other continent except Antarctica, may not have been one moment in time, but a long and slow process. Columnist Michael Marshall examines how archaeologists are rethinking this critical part of our history

Archaeological dig at Soap Suds Row continues near Fort Meade

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USD’s archaeology field school is digging at Bear Butte Creek Historic Preserve through June 11, studying artifacts tied to U.S. Army laundresses at “Soap Suds Row.”

Rare Adena-era stone tool cache discovered beneath Ohio golf course deepens archaeological mystery

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Rare Adena-era stone tools found beneath an Ohio golf course are helping archaeologists investigate an ancient cache and its origins.

A forgotten Islamic battlefield uncovered: a Cold War satellite exposes lost secrets - Futura-Sciences

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Satellites and Serendipity: Archaeology From the Sky Looking down on Earth from above can sometimes lead to the most unexpected archaeological finds. Thanks to the joint efforts of researchers from Durham University in England and Al-Qadisiyah University in Iraq, a potentially major archaeological site has been unearthed in recent months....

First shipwrecks linked to Pirates of the Caribbean discovered in Nassau Harbor, The Bahamas

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Archaeologists report first shipwrecks linked to Caribbean pirates in Nassau Harbor, revealing Golden Age piracy in The Bahamas.

Archaeological excavations begin at Karakabak settlement in Mangistau

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Specialists from the Archaeology Department of Abish Kekilbayuly Mangistau Regional Museum of Local History, together with researchers from the Margulan Institute of Archaeology, have begun archaeological excavations at the site of the Karakabak ancient settlement, Qazinform News Agency reports, citing the Mangistau Region Department of Culture, Language Development and Archives.

News - Paleolithic Rock Art Confirmed in Wales

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MUMBLES, WALES—According to a report in The Guardian, red horizontal bands on the walls of […]

Study finds elephant loss sets off ecosystem chain reaction starting with dung beetles

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UF Professor of Biology Todd Palmer, Ph.D., found that when elephants were removed from landscapes, dung beetle populations collapsed.