Archaeology


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Sardinia, scarab found in the Ruinas nuraghe in Arzana, probably related to ancient Phoenicia

Sardinia, scarab found in the Ruinas nuraghe in Arzana, probably related to ancient Phoenicia

In Sardinia, during recent archaeological investigations conducted at the Ruinas Nuraghe in Arzana, a valuable scarab has emerged in the area in front of the well. The excavation activities, which are still ongoing and are part of the larger project ...
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Pompeii, ongoing construction site at Villa of Poppea, Torre Annunziata, opens for visits

Pompeii, ongoing construction site at Villa of Poppea, Torre Annunziata, opens for visits

Theatrical masks, surprisingly vividly colored peacock figures preserved under thick layers of ash and lapilli, tree footprints and exquisite new rooms are emerging from the expansion excavations of the Villa of Poppea, the sumptuous residence tradit...
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Landscape permits, archaeologists' alarm in the House

Landscape permits, archaeologists' alarm in the House

TheNational Association of Archaeologists (ANA) was received at a hearing yesterday, Wednesday, Feb. 4, by the VIII Environment, Territory and Public Works Committee of the Chamber of Deputies as part of the examination of four Proposed Laws that in...
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Villa Sora, new excavations unearth decorations and a construction site active in 79 AD.

Villa Sora, new excavations unearth decorations and a construction site active in 79 AD.

More than 30 years after the last season of systematic research, Villa Sora in Torre del Greco is returning to the center of attention of the scientific community thanks to a new archaeological intervention that is returning data of great significanc...
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In Montopoli di Sabina (Rieti), an aqueduct from the Roman era was discovered in the Villa dei Casoni

In Montopoli di Sabina (Rieti), an aqueduct from the Roman era was discovered in the Villa dei Casoni

A Roman aqueduct of great significance has been discovered inside the Villa dei Casoni, in the territory of Montopoli di Sabina, in the province of Rieti. The discovery is the result of research and study activities dedicated to the vast underground ...
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Seventh-century tomb discovered in Mexico: for the country, it is the most important find of the last decade

Seventh-century tomb discovered in Mexico: for the country, it is the most important find of the last decade

The government of Mexico announced on Jan. 23, 2026, the discovery of a Zapotec (population of south-central Mexico) tomb dating back to 600 A.D., considered, for the country itself, the most significant archaeological find of the last decade. This ...
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Tidal flats at Poetto in Cagliari unearth modern vessel, possible wreck of 1793 French expedition

Tidal flats at Poetto in Cagliari unearth modern vessel, possible wreck of 1793 French expedition

Exceptional swells caused by Cyclone Harry unveiled at Poetto beach(Cagliari) a wreck of considerable archaeological interest. The remains of anancient vessel, carried by the waves to the shore, were immediately noticed by some citizens, who promptly...
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After nearly 11 years, Scavi Scaligeri reopens in Verona for exhibitions and tours

After nearly 11 years, Scavi Scaligeri reopens in Verona for exhibitions and tours

The Scavi Scaligeri are once again accessible for exhibitions and visits: the exhibition space and archaeological site reopen to the public after almost eleven years and after an articulated intervention of recovery, safety and enhancement promoted b...
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Terracotta winglets with zoomorphic depictions discovered in Padua

Terracotta winglets with zoomorphic depictions discovered in Padua

The archaeological excavations conducted between Via degli Zabarella and Via San Biagio in Padua have unearthed a remarkable context of artifacts, among which terracotta halos stand out for their distinctiveness. The artifacts, characterized by zoomo...
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A new excavation campaign begins in the Pertosa-Auletta caves in the province of Salerno

A new excavation campaign begins in the Pertosa-Auletta caves in the province of Salerno

A new archaeological excavation campaign will be launched in the Pertosa-Auletta Caves in the province of Salerno in the coming days, following important discoveries that emerged during investigations carried out in November 2025. The research activ...
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Loano, remains of a possible Roman villa from the imperial era discovered

Loano, remains of a possible Roman villa from the imperial era discovered

From the subsoil of the historic center of Loano (Savona) are re-emerging increasingly substantial traces of a Roman past that, until now, was known mainly through individual finds. In fact, resurfacing work on the so-called "caruggetti orbi," narrow...
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Egypt, a lake sacred to Maat and three chapels dedicated to Osiris emerge at Karnak

Egypt, a lake sacred to Maat and three chapels dedicated to Osiris emerge at Karnak

At the Karnak temple complex in Luxor, Egypt, a joint Chinese-Egyptian archaeological mission has unearthed a number of new findings that help redefine knowledge of the Montu temple area. Among the most notable findings, as reported in the Chinese ne...
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Veio Archaeological Park opens a new accessible trail in the Portonaccio sanctuary area

Veio Archaeological Park opens a new accessible trail in the Portonaccio sanctuary area

With the aim of making thearchaeological area of the Veio Park more accessible, a new route was created at the Portonaccio sanctuary, funded by the PNRR as part of the interventions for theelimination of physical and cognitive barriers. The project ...
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Sardinia, superintendence checks damage at archaeological sites in Bithia and Nora

Sardinia, superintendence checks damage at archaeological sites in Bithia and Nora

The Soprintendenza Archeologia Belle Arti e Paesaggio for the metropolitan city of Cagliari and the provinces of Oristano and South Sardinia has let it be known in a note that in recent days surveys have begun to verify the damage to the archaeologic...
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Sea uncovers Phoenician tombs on the beach at Domus De Maria, Sardinia

Sea uncovers Phoenician tombs on the beach at Domus De Maria, Sardinia

On the beach of the Domus De Maria (Cagliari) coastline in southern Sardinia, the sea recently brought to the surface two Phoenician-era tombs along with numerous archaeological finds, including amphorae and vases. The discovery, as reported by TGR S...
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Basilica of Vitruvius found in Fano: "discovery of extraordinary importance"

Basilica of Vitruvius found in Fano: "discovery of extraordinary importance"

Important news comes fa Fano where some archaeological remains unearthed in the city during redevelopment work in Piazza Andrea Costa have been identified as the remains of the Basilica of Vitruvius. The official announcement was made at a press conf...
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