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Archaeology 6 days ago

Metal detectorists stumble across 1200-year-old treasure, unusual Christian artifact in Viking graves

Archaeologists recently unveiled remarkable treasure from an excavation at the Skumsnes farm in Fitjar last autumn, including priceless Viking jewelry and coins.

Lifestyle January 6

Archaeologists stumped by strange alien-like figurine dating back 7,000 years: 'Raises questions'

Polish officials recently announced the discovery of an unusual alien-like clay head, which dates back to the Ubaid period of ancient Mesopotamia. Pottery was also found at the site.

Lifestyle January 5

Ancient treasure, largest of its kind in Israel, found buried in 2,100-year-old kitchen

The University of Haifa recently announced that 160 ancient coins depicting Alexander Jannaeus were found during an excavation in the Jordan Valley in December.

Travel January 2

Rare religious cross discovered by child while exploring on school field trip in Jerusalem

A 10-year-old found a golden cross while on a class field trip to the village of Ein Karem village in Jerusalem, Israel. The medallion is believed to be 100 to 200 years old.

Digging History December 28

'Extremely rare' ancient oil lamp with 1,700-year-old soot marks discovered buried in Jerusalem

A 1,700-year-old oil lamp dating to the Late Roman Empire was found during a dig near the Mount of Olives in East Jerusalem, according to the Israel Antiquities Authority.

Lifestyle December 18

Archaeologists discover creepy floor made of bones near red-light district: 'Very special find'

Dutch archaeologists recently announced the discovery of an unusual floor made of animal bones in the Achterdam, a red light district in Alkmaar. It dates back to the early 1600s.

Lifestyle December 18

Divers uncover mysterious 2,500-year-old shipwreck, filled with unusual artifacts, off coast of Sicily

Italian officials recently announced that the underwater excavation of a mysterious shipwreck off the coast of Sicily yielded interesting finds, including prehistoric tools.

Archaeology December 17

Archaeologists uncover earliest known evidence of Christianity north of the Alps: 'Unusual for this time'

Archaeologists have recently publicized the earliest known evidence of Christianity north of Italy, calling the discovery one of the "most significant testimonies of early Christianity."

Ancient Egypt December 17

Archaeologists uncover golden 'tongues' and 'nails' in ancient Egyptian tomb: 'Remarkable area'

Archaeologists recently uncovered intriguing artifacts in an excavation in Egypt, including golden "tongues" and "nails," according to the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.

Archaeology December 15

Artifact with strange inscription dug up at holy site in Jerusalem: 'Unusual location'

Oldest-known Chinese inscription found in Israel was recently found at the holy site of Mount Zion, according to the Israeli Antiquities Authority. It dates back more than 500 years.