Archaeology - Finestre sull'Arte

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

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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Gabii: Origins. An exhibition in Palestrina on the beginnings of ancient Latium.

From Jan. 31 to Oct. 31, 2026, the Palace of the former Episcopal Seminary of Palestrina (Rome), overlooking the Forum of Praeneste, will host the exhibition Gabii: the Origins, a never-before-seen exhibition project that accompanies the public to di...
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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

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 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

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

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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