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16th-century shipwreck discovered at record depth off French coast

A 16th-century merchant shipwreck has been discovered 2,567 metres deep off the coast of Ramatuelle in southern France, making it the deepest ever found in French territorial waters.

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1,500-year-old Byzantine tombs uncovered in war-torn Syrian town

A 1,500-year-old Byzantine tomb complex has been uncovered in Maarat al-Numan, Syria, during reconstruction after years of war.

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Spectacular find: Monumental images of gods discovered in Nineveh

2,700 years ago, Nineveh was the capital of the Assyrian empire. Researchers from the University of Heidelberg have made a spectacular discovery in the palace of King Assurbanipal. During excavations, they came across the first large-format depictions of two important Assyrian deities.

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Bizarre medieval burial site in Cardiff sparks new mysteries

A medieval cemetery discovered in Wales is continuing to baffle archaeologists, revealing a community of women buried with signs of wealth, including a mysterious outcast thrown into a ditch.

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New exhibition uncovers the overlooked history of women in Pompeii

A new exhibition at Pompeii Archaeological Park brings to light the lives of women in the ancient Roman city - from priestesses and businesswomen to slaves and sex workers.

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3,400-year-old town linked to Tutankhamun unearthed in Egypt

A newly unearthed settlement in Egypt’s north-western Nile Delta dates back around 3,400 years to the New Kingdom era and features a temple believed to have been dedicated to Pharaoh Ramesses II.

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The Garden of Pythia: Greek oracles, art and artificial intelligence

Greece's Delphi oracle is the inspiration behind an immersive art installation by data artist Charles Sandison that's aimed at encouraging a deeper understanding of history and a greater appreciation of the possibilities of AI. Apostolos Staikos visited the site to find out more.

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Has the ancient Macedonian capital city of Lyncus been discovered?

Archaeologists believe they have discovered the birthsite of Alexander the Great’s grandmother in North Macedonia.

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150 warriors unearthed in unprecedented Roman mass grave in Vienna

Archaeologists in Vienna have uncovered an incredibly rare Roman-era mass grave, possibly linked to Emperor Domitian’s Danubian campaigns.

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3,200-year-old tomb linked to Ramesses III’s military elite uncovered

Among the key finds inside the tomb are a gold ring inscribed with Ramesses III’s name, bronze arrowheads, and an ivory box.

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Hidden for 2,000 years: UK’s biggest Iron Age treasure trove unearthed

One of the largest and most significant Iron Age hoards ever discovered in the UK has been unveiled. It will likely reshape our understanding of life in Britain 2,000 years ago.

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The Bashiri mystery: A 2,300 Egyptian mummy no-one dares to open

A mysterious mummy called “Bashiri” has captivated the minds of Egyptologists for more than a century, but no scholar has ever unearthed it.

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Refurbished Golden Palace of Emperor Nero reopens in Rome

Roman Emperor Nero is most famous in popular imagination for playing the fiddle while Rome burned. Now his grand royal residence is once again open to the public.

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Frescoes discovered at Pompeii shed light on Bacchanalian mysteries

Life-sized Pompeii paintings give new insight into religious practices in the ancient city.

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Archaeologists in Egypt may have found pharaoh's second tomb

A British archaeologist believes his team may have uncovered a second tomb belonging to an Egyptian pharaoh, Thutmose II, just days after discovering the first.

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British Museum showcases spectacular public treasure hunter finds

Amateur treasure hunters, from detectorists to mudlarkers, are uncovering remarkable historical artefacts across Britain, with the British Museum spotlighting their latest finds.

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Syria’s heritage sites, including Palmyra, need restoring say experts

Following the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024, experts are turning their attention to the country’s war-torn heritage sites, hoping to restore these treasures and revive a tourism industry that could provide a much-needed economic boost.

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Archaeologists discover ancient Roman basilica under office in London

The excavated remains in London consist of the Kentish limestone foundations of a massive two-story Roman basilica, where officials would have made key political and legal decisions.

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Archaeologists find 'exceptionally rare' Roman helmet in Denmark

An archaeological discovery in Denmark has unveiled a 1,600-year-old Roman helmet and weapons, suggesting a long-lost ritual linked to a chieftain’s residence.

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Ancient Roman herald school opens to public after major restoration

Before gladiators clashed and chariots raced, Rome’s imperial heralds roused the crowds - and now, their ancient training school at the Roman Forum has reopened after centuries.