Archaeology

Lithuania: Major Discoveries at the Great Synagogue of Vilnius—The Bimah Resurfaces, Artifacts Unearthed

An important part of the Great Synagogue of Vilnius has been brought to light in the Lithuanian capital, thanks to a new archaeological excavation campaign that has made it possible to identify and document structures and artifacts capable of providi...
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Polykleitos’ Canon Is Reborn in Pompeii: A New Scientific Reconstruction in Bronze Has Been Created

The Archaeological Park of Pompeii presents a new scientific bronze reconstruction of the famous Canon of Polykleitos, one of the most iconic masterpieces of ancient Greek sculpture, created using the historic molds from the former Chiurazzi Foundry....
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Mazara del Vallo: A Roman-era shipwreck containing hundreds of amphorae has been discovered at a depth of 46 meters

A Roman-era shipwreck has been discovered in the waters off Mazara del Vallo, Sicily. The discovery was made about three miles from the coast, at a depth of 46 meters, and may date to a period between the 2nd and 1st centuries B.C. The remains of the...
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Turkey: A Roman marble group depicting Asclepius and Telesphorus Discovered in Aspendo

A marble sculptural group depicting Asclepius, the god of medicine, alongside his son and assistant Telesphorus, was discovered in Aspendo (or Aspendos), Turkey, as part of the excavation campaigns for the “Legacy for the Future” project. The discove...
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Giugliano (Naples): Restoration of the Tomb of Cerberus Begins

The Superintendence of Archaeology, Fine Arts, and Landscape for the Naples Metropolitan Area has announced the start of construction work for the restoration, stabilization, and enhancement of the Tomb of Cerberus in Giugliano (Naples). The start o...
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Agrigento: A rare 5th-century B.C. gold coin has been unearthed at the Maddalusa necropolis.

A rare example of a 5th-century B.C. gold coin from Syracuse was discovered in the Maddalusa necropolis, in Agrigento, during an emergency excavation ordered by the Superintendency to recover a Greek-era tile-lined capuchin tomb located in the dune w...
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Rome: Major Discovery at Villa Celimontana—An Imperial-Era Building with Mosaics and Frescoes Unearthed

A major archaeological discovery is rewriting the history of ancient Celio. During work funded by the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) to consolidate the historic wall of Villa Celimontana, the Special Superintendence of Rome of the Minis...
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Croatia: Byzantine Shipwreck Discovered with Extraordinary Gold Treasures, Including an Imperial Ring

In Croatia, the sea surrounding the island of Meleda (Mljet) has yielded one of the most significant discoveries in underwater archaeology in the eastern Mediterranean. After nearly a decade of excavation campaigns, archaeologists have recently unear...
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Marzabotto: Etruscan Ritual Well Discovered in Kainua; Votive Bronzes and Unique Artifacts Unearthed

A discovery set to enrich our understanding of Etruscan civilization has come to light from the excavations at ancient Kainua, now known as Marzabotto. The 39th archaeological excavation campaign conductedby the University of Bologna has concluded wi...
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Turkey: A 2,500-year-old marble statue has been unearthed in the ancient city of Sardis

A monumental marble statue depicting a young man has been discovered inthe ancient city of Sardis (or Sardi), in what is now the Turkish province of Manisa. The discovery, announced by Turkish Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, is a w...
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Greece: Ancient Shipwreck Containing Over 600 Trade Amphorae Discovered on Andros

An ancient shipwreck has been discovered in the waters offthe Greek island of Andros (or Andro) bythe Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities of the GreekMinistry of Culture, following a report from a member of the public. The on-site inspection identifie...
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Project to Enhance the Carsulae Archaeological Site Gets Underway

The new plan to enhancethe Carsulae Archaeological Site, in the province of Terni, is taking shape. Supported by the Ministry of Culture with initial funding of 2 million euros as part of the “Grandi Progetti Beni Culturali” program, the project aims...
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Roman Inscription Missing Since 1943 and Rediscovered in the U.S. Returned to the Civitavecchia Museum

The National Archaeological Museum of Civitavecchia is preparing to welcome an artifact of extraordinary historical, documentary, and symbolic value. To mark the museum’s reopening, scheduled for September 18 following a major renovation and redesign...
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Sardinia: A monumental Tomb of the Giants Discovered Near Macomer

In the municipality of Bortigali ( Nuoro), in the heart of Sardinia, a Tomb of the Giants has been discovered at the Carrarzu Iddia archaeological site, near the town of Macomer: This discovery enriches our understanding of Nuragic civilization and h...
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MUSE is opening the excavation site at the prehistoric site of Riparo Prà da Stua, on Monte Baldo, to the public on a special basis

On Sunday, August 2 and 9, 2026, MUSE will offer the public the opportunity to visit the Riparo Prà da Stua archaeological site, on Monte Baldo, through guided tours that will provide a close-up look at the research activities and the most rec...
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Jerusalem: Charred Beams from the Destruction of the First Temple Discovered

An exceptional archaeological discovery made in the City of David, in East Jerusalem ( territory occupied by Israel), provides new evidence of the destruction of the First Temple in 586 B.C. During ongoing excavations in the Givati parking lot area, ...
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