Archaeological finds

History is just a few inches underfoot, as layers and layers of the past lie in wait for archaeologists to unearth them. The act of digging up antiquity has not only helped scholars piece together details about history, but also turned up disturbing finds that are as fascinating as they are unsettling. Nonetheless, these archaeological discoveries are important... #archaeology #historyunearthed #disturbingdiscoveries #pastrevealed #icemummies #losttemples #respecttheremains…

After many years of research, there was still one-third of the ancient city of Pompeii that had never been explored - but in 2018 that all changed. An excavated area that was already known to the public was in danger since the mud, ashes and harden bits of lava from the unexcavated area were collapsing and sliding towards it. Due to the danger of losing an already explored area, archaeologists rushed to excavate the last area called Regio V. Inside researchers uncovered a new set of frescoes…

In Italy, archaeologists, have unearthed a beautiful and perfectly preserved Roman mosaic floor. Experts found the decorated floor, under a vineyard. The pristine condition of the mosaic has amazed the archaeologists and they have hailed it as a major find.

ANTALYA, TURKEY—The Anadolu Agency reports that a third-century A.D. sculpture of a woman has been […]

New technology is accelerating archaeological discoveries at a rapid pace. Here are some of the greatest finds in recent history.

Scientists dug up a lot of cool history this year.

A sum of £150,000 (US$ 168,000) has been pledged to deep scan a hoard of mysterious artifacts found off England’s coast. The £150,000 grant from The Wolfson Foundation to the Historic England scientific and archaeological analysis center

The Bronze Age artifact was discovered in a grave during excavations in southern Germany

Our ancestors split from the Neanderthal family tree around 600,000 years ago and developed modern characteristics about 250,000 years ago