Mughal-era coin hoard discovered in Uttar Pradesh
A significant hoard of Mughal-era coins was recently unearthed by construction workers in Chaubara, a town in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Up on the discovery the workers initially…
Archaeologists Unearth Hidden Tomb Beneath Petra’s Famous Treasury in Jordan
In Petra, Jordan, a tomb containing at least 12 human skeletons and artefacts estimated to be over 2,000 years old has been uncovered beneath the Khaznah or Treasury. This discovery…
Naga Skull Sparks Debate in the Global Art Market.
A major controversy unfolded over the attempted auction of a Naga human skull in the UK, a relic believed to be from the 19th century, with profound cultural and historical…
Discovery of 303 New Nazca Lines Geoglyphs in Peru by Yamagata University
Researchers from Yamagata University in Japan have identified 303 new geoglyphs in the Nazca Desert in southern Peru, using artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The findings were published in the Proceedings…
3,000-Year-Old Bronze Sword Sheds Light on Pharaoh Ramses II’s Military Power
In a remarkable archaeological find, researchers have uncovered a 3,000-year-old bronze sword believed to have once belonged to an elite warrior during the reign of Pharaoh Ramses II. This extraordinary…
Discovering geoglyphs of India
With the discoveries and declaration of numerous geoglyph sites as protected monuments across India, the country has found a place on the global geoglyph map, alongside sites like Chile’s Atacama…
Rock-cut architecture hints to settlements of Zoroastrian community in Madagascar
An international team of researchers has uncovered an enigmatic rock-cut architectural site at Teniky, located in the remote Isalo Massif in southern Madagascar. This discovery is unparalleled as no similar…
ASI to outsource excavation projects to states and universities
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is the sole authority responsible for approving archaeological excavations across the country and is set to delegate some of its excavation projects to state…
The Catastrophic Year that Shaped the Course of Human History
In the annals of history, some years stand out as particularly pivotal, shaping the course of human events in profound ways. Among these, 536 AD is often cited as one…
Archaeologists Reveal Evidence of Violent Attack on Ancient Jewish Quarter
In a groundbreaking archaeological revelation, a team of researchers has uncovered compelling evidence of a violent attack on the Castrum Iudeorum, an ancient Jewish quarter in what is now Israel.…