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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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Ukraine: Ancient Chersonesos Taurica Added to UNESCO's List of World Heritage in Danger

The ancient city of Chersonesos Taurica and its chora ( i.e., the agricultural areas surrounding the settlement), located on the Crimean Peninsula inRussian-occupied Ukraine , have been inscribed on UNESCO’s List of World Heritage in Danger. Th...
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