Historic Sites - Page 5

Discovery December 11

Archaeologists uncover Jerusalem wall mysteriously destroyed in power struggle during biblical era

Archaeologists in Jerusalem recently discovered a massive Hanukkah-era wall from an ancient power struggle between Hasmonean leaders and rival kings.

Discovery December 11

Archaeologists unearth remnants of forgotten city 'marked by conflict' buried below bustling hub

Archaeologists have uncovered remnants of Nya Lödöse, a forgotten 16th-century city beneath modern Gothenburg, revealing medieval streets and artifacts.

Discovery December 9

Melting mountain ice reveals 'rare' 1,500-year-old hunting facility still smelling of reindeer

Ancient artifacts recently emerged from Norway's melting mountains, surprising archaeologists with a remarkably preserved 1,500-year-old wooden hunting facility.

Discovery December 8

'He revealed himself to me': Treasure hunter unearths 900-year-old figure of Jesus in windswept field

A metal detector enthusiast uncovered a stunning medieval Jesus crucifix in Åndalsnes, Norway, after battling fierce winds during a treasure-hunting expedition.

Discovery December 6

Ancient silver cup may show world's oldest cosmic creation scene, researcher says: 'Chaos prevailed'

A study says the Ain Samiya goblet, found in 1970, depicts a moment of cosmic creation, challenging previous scholarly interpretations. It's the oldest-known cup of its kind.

Discovery December 4

'Hugely exciting' prehistoric artifacts uncovered during hunt for long-lost Irish castle

Archaeologists in Northern Ireland searching for a medieval castle recently discovered 9,000-year-old flint tools and Bronze Age remains in County Fermanagh.

Discovery December 3

Medieval graves reveal harsh reality of early Christians: 'Life was hard and short'

Danish archaeologists uncovered 77 medieval graves in Aarhus, revealing the harsh realities of 12th-century Christian life with an average life expectancy of 37 years.

Travel December 2

Americans must pay higher fee for a ticket to the world’s most visited museum

The Louvre is raising ticket prices for non-EU visitors by $12 per person following the October heist of jewels worth $102 million. The museum is also implementing new security measures.

Discovery December 2

'Hermetically sealed' Roman sarcophagus frozen in time for 1,700 years finally opened by archaeologists

Archaeologists in Budapest, Hungary, opened a rare and untouched Roman sarcophagus for the first time in 1,700 years, finding a skeleton and precious artifacts inside.

Discovery December 1

Warrior from long-lost ancient civilization deemed 'high status' found with rare treasures

Archaeologists in Hungary have uncovered a 1,300-year-old warrior’s tomb containing one of only about 80 known Avar sabers, a rare find that offers new insight into the lives of the Avars.

Discovery November 30

Archaeologists find artifacts older than Stonehenge beneath Britain's Houses of Parliament: 'Incredibly rare'

Archaeologists discovered 6,000-year-old flint tools beneath the Palace of Westminster that predate Stonehenge, along with medieval artifacts and Roman remains.