Italian and Scottish researchers claim to have uncovered a massive underground complex beneath the Giza Pyramids using radar technology, describing vertical cylinders and cube-shaped chambers extending 2,100 feet deep. While some hail it as evidence of a hidden city, skeptics question the technology’s capabilities, leaving the discovery shrouded in debate.
Tag: archaeology
A new study reveals that Egyptian soldiers and Greek mercenaries were present at Megiddo — the biblical “Armageddon” — during the death of King Josiah of Judah in 609 B.C. Archaeologists uncovered seventh-century B.C. pottery fragments, supporting biblical accounts of a confrontation with Pharaoh Necho II, though the nature of Josiah’s demise remains under debate.
Construction near Thessaloniki’s Eptapyrgio prison has uncovered 33 skeletons of individuals executed during Greece’s Civil War era, alongside footwear and personal items. The remains, linked to political prisoners accused of ties to the Greek Communist Party (KKE), highlight a dark chapter from the 1940s and 1950s. Local officials and archaeologists are working to identify the victims through DNA, as efforts continue to locate more mass graves and honor those lost.
Elon Musk, billionaire and X owner, expressed awe at the “Winged Victory of Samothrace,” calling it “beauty” in a repost on March 15, 2025. The iconic sculpture, housed at the Louvre since 1884, dates to 190 BCE and honors the goddess Nike and a naval triumph, captivating Musk and his followers with its ancient Greek artistry.
Archaeologists in Corinth have unearthed a Hellenistic-era funerary structure, resembling Macedonian tombs, during the “Ancient Tenea” program, revealing a possible healing cult with artifacts like a gold ring depicting Apollo. The site, excavated in Chiliomodi, includes a sarcophagus and animal bones, with ongoing digs expected to shed light on its full historical significance.
Mantha Zarmakoupi, a classical archaeologist, has spent four summers excavating the bouleuterion in Teos, an ancient city on Turkey’s western coast. The excavation has uncovered early Hellenistic mosaics and revealed significant insights into the city’s political and cultural history. Zarmakoupi’s team has also deciphered an ancient inscription, shedding light on Teos’ role as a hub of art and democracy in the ancient world.
In the ancient Greek city of Aspendos, Turkey, archaeologists have uncovered a remarkable marble statue of Hermes, the Greek god known for his role as the messenger of Zeus. This significant find from the Roman Imperial Period highlights Aspendos’s rich historical legacy. Alongside Hermes, the excavations also revealed sculptures and fragments of other iconic figures, including Aphrodite, Eros, and Artemis, offering a fascinating glimpse into the region’s storied past.
Nearly two thousand years after Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, destroying the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, scientists have uncovered a hauntingly rare phenomenon—a man’s brain turned into black glass.
Archaeologists in Pompeii have uncovered breathtaking frescoes from the 40-30s BC, depicting the Greek god Dionysus and his secretive cult rituals. Preserved under volcanic ash since Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, these vivid artworks adorn a banquet hall, offering a rare window into ancient life and beliefs from the time of Jesus.
An ancient Attic black-figure lekythos, a small vessel traditionally used for storing oil and often placed in ancient Greek tombs as a funerary offering, has been voluntarily returned to Greece by the Glencairn Museum in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania. The 12-centimeter artifact was officially handed over to Greek authorities by museum curator Wendy Closterman during a ceremony at the Greek Embassy in Washington, D.C., attended by Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni.
Archaeologists have uncovered the “Mosaic House,” a Greco-Roman residential complex in ancient Pergamon, blending Greek and Roman influences. The site features intricate mosaics and offers new insights into the city’s rich cultural heritage.
Archaeologists in Montaione, Italy, have unearthed a rare 1,700-year-old Roman statue of Hercules, standing just 1.64 feet tall. Despite its small size and missing head, the marble figure—complete with a club, lion’s skin, and a bull’s head at its feet—offers a unique depiction of the Greek demigod’s seventh labor, thrilling experts and proving that size doesn’t diminish significance in this exceptional find
In the ancient Greek city of Gela, Sicily, a significant archaeological discovery has emerged: a well-preserved osteotheca from the 6th century B.C. containing the remains of a child. This find sheds light on historical funerary practices and underscores Gela’s importance in the ancient Mediterranean trade network.
A remarkable 2,300-year-old Hellenistic courtyard and building have been unearthed on Failaka Island, Kuwait, by a joint Kuwaiti-Italian archaeological team. This significant discovery at the Al-Qurainiya site reveals new insights into the island’s rich history and the extent of Hellenistic influence in the region. The find includes pottery, structural remains, and evidence of continuous habitation spanning multiple historical periods.
A new report details the extensive damage to the ancient city of Palmyra following the end of the Assad regime. The report documents the destruction of key monuments like the Tetrapylon and the Temple of Baal Shamin, and highlights the urgent need for reconstruction and the return of Palmyra’s displaced population. The collaborative effort calls for international support to protect this invaluable World Heritage Site and rebuild a post-conflict Syria.
Ancient Tombs Unearthed in Padula, Including Diobol Minted in Tarentum Featuring Athena and Hercules
In Padula, Campania, the discovery of nineteen ancient tombs has uncovered valuable artifacts, including a rare diobol coin minted in Tarentum between 380 and 325 BC, depicting the goddess Athena on one side and Hercules slaying the Nemean lion on the reverse. The findings provide key insights into the region’s rich cultural history.
Archaeologists from Selcuk University have uncovered stunning mosaics depicting aquatic animals in the ancient city of Herakleia, located in Turkey’s Muğla Province. Known for its Greek heritage and diverse historical influences, the city reveals a rich tapestry of artistic and architectural remnants. Among these discoveries are mosaics of crocodiles, dolphins, flamingos, and eels, shedding light on the cultural exchanges and artistic mastery of the time. This excavation is part of an initiative to document and promote the region’s historical significance.
Archaeologists from Ondokuz Mayıs University are embarking on a significant excavation project to uncover the ancient city of Sebastopolis. Located in Turkey’s Sulusaray district, Sebastopolis was a crucial trading hub through various historical eras. The project focuses on uncovering key structures like a Roman Bath and a Byzantine Church, with hopes of revealing other significant public buildings. The excavation presents both logistical and financial challenges due to the city’s location beneath modern Sulusaray and its embedding in deep silt and soil layers.
For the first time in two millennia, a Roman scroll charred by Mount Vesuvius’s eruption is being read using advanced X-ray imaging and machine learning. Known as PHerc. 172, this Greek-written scroll is part of 1,800 others recovered from an ancient villa in Herculaneum. Through the Vesuvius Challenge, researchers are uncovering its text, revealing connections to Epicurean philosophy.
Recent excavations at the Archaeological Site of Philippi in northwestern Greece are reshaping our understanding…