Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Archaeologists in Oppin, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, have uncovered a remarkable 4,200-year-old grave that sheds light on ancient burial practices. The grave, dating back to the Neolithic period, is called a "zombie" grave. The individual was buried with a large stone placed on top of the body to prevent any attempt, suggesting ..read more

Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - The archaeological excavation revealed that in anticipation of the First Revolt in 66 CE and the Bar Kokhba Revolt in 132 CE, the inhabitants of Huqoq converted a water cistern, originally constructed during the Second Temple period, into an intricate network of tunnels. Image credit: Emil Aladjem and Dafna Gazit ..read more

Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - For more than 1,000 years, historians and archaeologists have tried to locate King Cerdic of Wessex's burial place in vain. The discovery of a burial mound may illuminate this historical mystery. King Cerdic was an intriguing historical figure who played a major role in shaping the early foundations of what ..read more

Conny Waters—AncientPages.com—Archaeologists working on renovations at George Washington's old mansion, Mount Vernon, stumbled upon two European-manufactured intact and sealed glass bottles dated to the 1700s. Archaeologists at George Washington's Mount Vernon discover two intact, sealed 18th century glass bottles as part of the landmark privately funded $40 million Mansion Revitalization Project. Discovered upright and sealed ..read more

Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - A lead coffin dating back over 1,600 years has been unearthed in a field in Leeds and will soon be unveiled to the public. This remarkable find, which experts consider a rare occurrence, was discovered during an excavation conducted by West Yorkshire Archaeological Services at an uncharted site near Garforth ..read more

Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Throughout history, it is inevitable that all leaders will eventually succeed. However, ancient civilizations' responses to these transitions of power varied greatly. Recent archaeological research in Guatemala has provided new insights into the political durability of the ancient Maya civilization. This research challenges earlier assumptions that the ancient Maya were ..read more

Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Archaeologists excavating at the Somma Vesuviana site on the northern slopes of Mount Vesuvius in southern Italy have unearthed ruins of what appears to be the lost villa of the first Roman Emperor (63 B.C.—14 A.D.). Left: Japanese archaeologists found a structure that is thought to be the villa of ..read more

Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Recent strides in interdisciplinary archaeological research in Arabia have unveiled new insights into the evolution and historical development of regional human populations, as well as the dynamic patterns of cultural change, migration, and adaptation to environmental fluctuations. Deep within the Umm Jirsan Cave system. Credit: Green Arabia Project Despite the ..read more

Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Archaeologists have unearthed a rather intriguing prehistoric construction during their excavation in Marliens, France. The function and precise age of this structure remain shrouded in mystery. However, it is postulated that its construction dates back to the Neolithic era. General view of the excavation site at Marliens. Credit: Jérôme Berthet ..read more

Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Utilizing advanced laser technology, archaeologists have discovered the remains of an ancient city on the Pacific Island of Tongatapua. Aerial scanning devices, employed for mapping archaeological sites, have identified nearly 10,000 mounds that were once homes approximately 12 kilometers away from the present capital Nuku'alofa in Tongatapu's eastern district. According to ..read more