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UNESCO adds ancient monastery in Gaza to list of endangered sites

The monastery’s entry to the list was fast-tracked, due to UNESCO’s “deep concern” about the impact of the ongoing war on the site.

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Ancient stolen artefacts return to Cyprus after decades abroad

The artefacts' repatriation marks the end of decades-long legal battles and efforts to recover the nation's cultural heritage.

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Have archaeologists uncovered a pre-Vatican papal palace?

Experts say the architectural structure – where popes lived before the Vatican became the official residence – could have been built between the 9th-13th century AD.

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Polish artist Goshka Macuga takes over London Roman temple

Macuga digs into the Roman mythology of the Roman temple of Mithras – hidden beneath the City of London – in her cave-like immersive installation.

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161-million-year-old Stegosaurus to go under the hammer at Sotheby's

Discovered in May 2022 in Colorado’s Morrison Formation, "Apex" is touted as the most complete Stegosaurus ever found, with 79% of its bones intact.

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Polish museum opens time capsule – a memento of 1865 Wrocław

The time capsule was discovered in the mid-1990s, but was left untouched for decades. Inside, a letter and a newspaper offer a snapshot of life in 1865.

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Czech excavation uncovers prehistoric burial site

The monumental burial mound dates from the 4th millennium BC – making it one of Europe’s earliest known funerary structures.

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Secrets of the Viking Völva revealed at Denmark’s National Museum

A new exhibition opening at Denmark’s National Museum is exploring the history and legacy of a mysterious female Viking sorceress, known as… the Völva.

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Tourist stopped from vandalising Pompeii site

A Kazakh tourist was stopped after writing the word ALI on a wall of the House of the Ceii in the Archaeological Park of Pompeii.

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3,300-year-old ship and its cargo discovered deep in Mediterranean

The ship’s location, far from land, suggests that ancient mariners had developed far more sophisticated navigation techniques than previously believed.

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World’s oldest liquid wine found in 2,000-year-old Roman tomb in Spain

The reddish-brown, sherry-like wine was found in an unlooted tomb and confirmed to be a local variety by the University of Córdoba.

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Archaeologists uncover Tang Dynasty murals in ancient Taiyuan tomb

Dating back to the 7th to 10th centuries, these murals depict scenes of everyday life, including working scenes, images of horses and camels, and guardian-like figures under trees.

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Pompeii archaeologists uncover incredibly rare blue room with frescoes

Experts believe the 8-square metre room can be interpreted as a shrine, or a space dedicated to ritual activities and the storage of sacred objects.

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4,000-year-old mystery solved: How the Giza Pyramids were built

A newly discovered river branch, concealed beneath desert sands and farmlands, is believed to have been used to transport massive stone blocks and materials to the pyramid sites.

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Greek helmet discovered in Croatia may rewrite tribal history

The Greek helmet hints at an important and powerful culture before the arrival of the Romans.

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Pompeii archaeologists unearth banquet hall with stunning frescoes

Described as one of the most remarkable finds in the site's history, the hall's walls showcase well-preserved frescoes, including depictions of Paris and Helen, and Apollo attempting to seduce Cassandra.

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Archaeologists uncover 1,800-year-old marble head of Apollo in Greece

The ancient marble head is believed to have been repurposed during the medieval era, serving as an embellishment on a fountain in Philippi's town square.

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Archaeologists discover extraordinary Roman villa complex in UK

Discoveries within the Roman villa complex include small votive axes, 'Samian' style red-slip pottery, numerous coins, and a puzzling collection of tightly-coiled lead scrolls.

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Rome unveils plans for a new archaeological path

Improving security and tackling overcrowding are among the aims of the new walkway.

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Scientists find microplastic contamination in ancient remains

What were previously thought to be pristine archaeological deposits, ripe for investigation, could be contaminated with plastics.