World ‘Artefact detectives’ in Iraq aim to end the theft of their history A group of amateur ‘artefact detectives’ in Iraq are on a mission to return countless historical items taken from their country over the years. 10/01/2020
Mexico Ancient Mayan palace unearthed in Mexico The researchers from Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) believe the palace was an “enclave” of the famous Mayan ruins of Chichén Itzá, in the Yucatan province. 27/12/2019
Greece Archaeologists discover treasure troves in Greek Bronze Age tombs Researchers think the priceless treasures found in the beehive-shaped tombs could help to unlock secrets about life in ancient Greece. 18/12/2019
no comment Egypt unveils biggest ancient coffin find in over a century The wooden coffins with mummies inside were discovered in two layers, and were all exceptionally painted and preserved. The coffins will undergo restoration before being moved to a showroom at the Grand Egyptian Museum. 19/10/2019
World Local communities help UNESCO restore war-torn MENA heritage sites A consequence of war and social unrest in the Middle East and North Africa in recent decades, has been the destruction of some of the region’s most ancient, treasured and culturally important monuments. 27/09/2019
World Sir Bani Yas Monastery: UAE’s oldest Christian site opens to public Located around 200 kilometers from the UAE’s capital Abu Dhabi, on the eastern coast of Sir Bani Yas Island, lies the country’s oldest Christian site. 27/09/2019
Italy Hand-holding skeletons dubbed Lovers of Modena 'were both male' Researchers from the University of Bologna used a new technique which found a male-only protein present in their teeth enamel 12/09/2019
Ethiopia Fossil discovery reveals face of oldest early human ancestor The ancestor's face has been reconstructed from a skull found in Ethiopia and is the direct ancestor of the skeleton, Lucy, found in 1974. 29/08/2019
no comment Archaeologists in Peru unearth ancient mural Archaeologists in northern Peru have unearthed an ancient mural from the lost Caral civilisation that is believed to be about 3,800 years old, officials reported. 20/08/2019
Italy Trove of jewels, beads and good luck charms found at Pompeii Archaeologists say the finds at the House of the Garden in Regio V of Pompeii 13/08/2019
Bulgaria Explorers to sail ancient Black Sea route on reed boat A boat constructed of reeds will recreate ancient trade routes betweebn Egypt and the Black Sea that could predate the Greek Argonauts. 05/08/2019
France Watch: Enormous thigh bone of a dinosaur found in southwest France This femur is two metres long, bigger than the average human male! 26/07/2019
Russia Remains thought to be Napoleon's general found in Russia General Charles-Etienne Gudin was killed on the battlefield in 1812 during the French Emperor's doomed invasion of Russia. 10/07/2019
United Kingdom Evidence of prehistoric settlement discovered in North Sea Archaeologists from Bradford University in the U.K. discovered traces of a lost settlement in the North Sea. 30/05/2019
Italy Watch: Sphinx room accidentally unearthed at Nero's Golden House The Sphinx Room features lavish frescoes of panthers, centaurs and, of course, a sphinx. Experts chanced upon it while doing restoration work on the vault of a neighbouring part of the building. 16/05/2019
United Kingdom Watch: Treasures unearthed from Anglo-Saxon tombThe 1400-year-old site The 1400-year-old site, in Southend-on-Sea, was discovered accidentally by road workers in 2003. 09/05/2019
Egypt Ancient tomb dating back 4,500 years discovered in Egypt An ancient tomb dating back 4,500 years has been discovered in Egypt, announced the ministry of antiquities. 05/05/2019
world news Looted artefacts from Middle East sold in Europe via social media "Social media was a very important driver of (the Arab Spring) protests so it was only a matter of time before the looting and trafficking of antiquities would bleed into social media," Dr Amr Al-Azm, Professor Middle East History and Anthropology, told Euronews. 03/05/2019
no comment Egypt unveils the 2,500-year-old mummy of a high priest Egyptologist Zahi Hawass and an Egyptian team opened three sealed sarcophagi from the 26th Dynasty. One contained the well-preserved mummy of a powerful priest, wrapped in linen and decorated with a golden figure depicting Isis, an ancient Egyptian goddess. 09/04/2019
Italy Fast food's 2,000-year-old ancestor unearthed in Pompeii The frescoed counter served drinks and snacks including coarse bread with salty fish and lentils. 28/03/2019
Mexico 'Incredible' treasure trove discovered under Chichen Itza in Mexico Archaeologists rediscovered a cave underneath Mexico’s most famous Mayan ruins, contending with a venomous snake and narrow crawlspaces to gain access. 05/03/2019
World Why is Al-Ula paving the way towards tourism in Saudi Arabia? The Al-Ula governorate in Saudi Arabia is an area packed with prehistoric sites and landmarks. 22/02/2019
France Primitive life existed on earth over 2 billion years ago: researchers French researchers have discovered that life was already moving on our planet earlier than first thought — now thought to be 2.1 billion years ago. Previously, early life forms were said to date back 1.5 billion years. 19/02/2019
Turkey 1,200-year-old Bible seized in Turkish anti-smuggling operation Six people were arrested for attempting to sell the Biblical text. 07/02/2019
world news Egyptian archaeologists discover 50 unidentified mummies They uncovered them at an ancient burial site dating back to the Ptolemaic era. 02/02/2019
United Kingdom Remains of explorer Matthew Flinders discovered near London station The remains of the first man to circumnavigate Australia, explorer Matthew Flinders, have been discovered near a train station in London 25/01/2019
