Archaeology


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Spotted with drones at the archaeological site of Fioccaglia (Avellino) the Forum and a hitherto unknown monumental theater

Spotted with drones at the archaeological site of Fioccaglia (Avellino) the Forum and a hitherto unknown monumental theater

The latest research campaign conducted at the archaeological site of Fioccaglia, in the municipal territory of Flumeri (in the province of Avellino), has returned results of considerable importance for the reconstruction of the urban layout of the an...
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Carsulae (Terni), new mosaics discovered that rewrite history of Roman city

Carsulae (Terni), new mosaics discovered that rewrite history of Roman city

Important archaeological discoveries in Umbria, where the latest findings at the site of Carsulae (Terni) help rewrite knowledge of one of the most important Roman centers in the region and usher in a new phase of enhancement for the entire archaeolo...
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Egypt reassembles in its original position the colossus of Ramses II at Ashmunein

Egypt reassembles in its original position the colossus of Ramses II at Ashmunein

Restoration and relocation operations of the monumental statue of Rameses II conducted by the joint Egyptian-American archaeological mission active at the site since 2023 have been concluded at Ashmunein in Egypt's Minya governorate. The intervention...
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Germany, Roman basilica, staircase and altar resurface in basement of Cologne's MiQua

Germany, Roman basilica, staircase and altar resurface in basement of Cologne's MiQua

During preparatory work for the new underground route of MiQua, the Jewish Museum and Archaeological Quarter in Cologne, Germany, archaeological excavations conducted in recent months have uncovered exceptionally important Roman artifacts. The partic...
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Excavations at Henchir Matriya: Roman and Byzantine mosaics, columns and statues unearthed in Tunisia

Excavations at Henchir Matriya: Roman and Byzantine mosaics, columns and statues unearthed in Tunisia

In Henchir Matriya, corresponding to theancient Roman city of Numluli located in the governorate of Béja, Tunisia, a multidisciplinary Italian-Tunisian team is conducting archaeological excavations as part of a collaboration between theInstitu...
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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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