A canal built about two thousand years ago, capable of transporting water for tens of kilometers without the use of pumps or other mechanical systems, remained in operation—albeit intermittently—until about a century ago. It is one of the…
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A sacred site with ancient roots, a history spanning the centuries, and new discoveries that enrich our understanding of Etruria’s archaeological heritage. The Sanctuary of Demeter in Macchia delle Valli, in the Vetralla area, is…
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What lies hidden beneath the green hill of Cicero’s Villa, one of the most important sites from the early archaeological explorations of Pompeii, where orchards and vineyards now grow? New geophysical surveys, conducted in June 2026…
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Less than 100 meters from the sea, on a rocky promontory overlooking Meria Bay in Capo Corso ( Corsica, France), archaeologists have uncovered a late-antique building with rooms used for daily life. Among the remains found were ceramic…
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A large church, monumental buildings arranged in a regular pattern, and traces of an underfloor heating system: on the Montagne de Saint-Laurent, in Mesmont, Burgundy (France), archaeological researchby INRAP—the National Institute for…
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For centuries, written sources have attested to the existence of a large episcopal church in the ancient city of Altino, in Veneto, linked to the history of the early Christians in the Venetian lagoon area. However, there was no definitive…
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The historic Masseria Garzia, located in Siponto (Sipontum) in the Manfredonia area (Foggia), has been transferred to the state’s public domain. The building stands directly on the ruins of the ancient Roman amphitheater and was…
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The first systematic archaeological excavation campaign in the Angelokastro area ( part of the municipality of Agrinio) concluded in July 2026, in the Greek region of Aetolia-Acarnania, which was launched as part of a five-year program…
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Underwater excavations conducted in Kekova, on Turkey’s Mediterranean coast, have unearthed amphorae dating back approximately 4,700 years. Turkish Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy presented the findings on social media as…
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In Egypt, a monumental head of Ramses II, the remains of a second royal statue, and a block of pink granite bearing hieroglyphic inscriptions have been unearthed during emergency archaeological excavations conducted at Behbeit el-Hagar, in…
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An ancient monument nearly 100 meters long and over 50 meters wide has been unearthed in Taxila, Pakistan, thanks to excavations by the Italian Archaeological Mission of Ca’ Foscari University of Venice. The complex, identified as…
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Transforming Pompeii into a major center for education, as well as for field research: this is the project that Giuseppe Fiorelli envisioned over 150 years ago and that is now being revived through a new initiative by the Archaeological…
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Founding a city means making decisions about the distribution of space, resources, defense, and the form of government. These are the premises of ELEA. A CITY TO BE FOUNDED., the video game presented on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 10…
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Archaeological surveys in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Alexandria, Egypt, have unearthed new ceramic and glass artifacts, providing further evidence to help reconstruct the history of the ancient city. The news was announced by…
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In Kayalıpınar, in central Turkey, an archive dating back about 3,400 years provides new insights into the organization of the Hittite state, health and military emergencies, and the religious practices of the court. Excavations conducted…
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Technology is being integrated into Turkey’s strategies for protecting its archaeological heritage with a new aerial surveillance system installed in the ancient city of Sardis and in the area of the Bin Tepe coastal mounds, in the…
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