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7th century necklace unearthed at UK building site

Archaeologists say a 1,300-year-old gold and gemstone necklace found during the construction of a housing development marks the grave of a powerful woman who may have been an Anglo-Saxon aristocrat or early Christian religious leader in Britain.

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Has this dig uncovered the world's first luxury barn conversion?

Archaeologists from University of Leicester worked on the site in the middle of the UK.

France

Archaeologists discover 1,300-year-old shipwreck in southwest France

The incredibly rare ship carcass dating back to the Middle Ages was unearthed near the city of Bordeaux.

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Spears and earwax removers found in newly-excavated Anglo-Saxon graves

A previously unknown era of history comes into the limelight as the UK builds its high-speed rail link.

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Egypt unveils a treasure trove of ancient artifacts

Egyptian antiquities authorities on Monday put on display a set of 2,500-year-old artifacts recently unearthed at the famous Saqqara necropolis near Cairo.

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Cultural restitution: Artefacts returned to Iran after legal battle

The long lost Mannean bricks turned up for sale in Europe in the 1990s and after a spell in a Swiss bank are back in Iran in the National Museum.

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Pompeii's excavation uncovers 'duck and snails' fast food shop

New work to preserve the remains of the city of Pompeii has uncovered some interesting archaeological discoveries.

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Learn about the most crucial UK archaeological discovery in 100 years

The chalk drum statue is a significant development in understanding Britain's neolithic inhabitants and will feature in an exhibition on the subject.

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Unearthed items show a time when Italy was colonised by ancient Greece

Southern Italy used to be a Greek colony and recent archaeological excavation could explain the religious practices of soldiers praying to Athena.

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60 years on: What do we know about the Derveni Papyrus

Discovered by accident, the Derveni Papyrus offers key insights into ancient philosophy and literature. Here's what we know about it.

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Mass grave in Peru uncovers remains of those who lived before Columbus

Chan Chan was a citadel of the Chimu culture which prospered between the years 900 and 1450 before falling to the Incas.

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Ancient Greek God statue heads have been discovered in Turkey

Carved from limestone 5,000 years ago, archaeologists found the depiction of Aphrodite and Dionysus at the bottom of a creek bed.

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Ancient winemaking complex unearthed in central Israel

Jon Seligman, one of the directors of the excavation, said the wine made in the area was known as “Gaza” wine and exported across the region.

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Exploring Belize's unspoiled jungles and historic Maya ruins

Uncovering the Maya civilisation, hidden temples and going deep into Chiquibul to unearth a bit of history.

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Uncovering lost Egyptian city 'the most important discovery' since King Tut's tomb

Archaeologists have found the largest ancient city ever discovered in Egypt, dating back more than 3000 years, just prior to the reign of the most famous pharoah, Tutankhamun. Dubbed 'The Rise of Aten', the city was found during excavation works near the southern city of Luxor.

France

Conch shell found in French cave oldest known seashell instrument

The shell, thought to be around 18,000 years old, was found during the excavation of a cave with prehistoric wall paintings in France - and it still works.

Spain

Archaeologists discover ancient Islamic necropolis in northern Spain

Workmen came across the human remains while widening a road in Tauste, a small town in the province of Zaragoza. Archaeologists then uncovered 400 tombs containing more than 4,500 bodies dating from the 8th century.

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Watch: Archaeologists find at least 100 coffins in 2,500-year-old tomb

Sealed sarcophagi and statues, that were buried more than 2,500 years ago, were found at the famed Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara.

Norway

Work begins to unearth Norway's first Viking ship in a century

Archaeologists believe the war ship had up to 35 rowers and could have carried up to 100 men on board

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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.