archaeology

Hidden medieval graffiti deciphered in room of Jesus’ Last Supper in Jerusalem

A team of researchers found dozens of hidden medieval inscriptions within the Cenacle in Jerusalem—long believed to be the location of the Last Supper.

With the help of advanced imaging techniques, the researchers captured nearly 30 inscriptions and nine drawings on the walls of the room...

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Tomb of fifth dynasty prince Waser-If-Re unearthed in Saqqara

An Egyptian team of archaeologists has uncovered the tomb of Prince Waser-If-Re, a prince of King Userkaf, the founder of Egypt’s Fifth Dynasty, at the Saqqara necropolis south of Cairo. The discovery provides a rare glimpse into the life of royals around 4,000 years ago...

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Neolithic Irish tombs were centers of community, not royalty, ancient DNA reveals

Recent research is rattling established theories about Ireland’s Neolithic tombs. What were once thought to be royal burial sites are now reported to be places where communities congregated, not dynasties...

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Iron Age purple dye factory unearthed on Israel’s Carmel coast

Archaeologists have found a large Iron Age industrial complex on Israel’s Carmel Coast that produced the luxurious purple dye once exclusively reserved for royalty and high priests. The discovery, made at Tel Shiqmona near modern Haifa, is of an ancient production site operating on a commercial scale between 1100 and 600 BCE..

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Possible remains of King Matthias Corvinus identified in Hungary

Researchers believe they may have found the remains of one of Hungary’s most celebrated rulers—King Matthias Corvinus—at a national memorial site in Székesfehérvár...

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Thirty Years’ War camp unearthed in Germany reveals daily life and mysteries

Archaeologists in Bavaria have uncovered the remains of one of the largest known fortified military camps of the Thirty Years’ War, in Stein near Nuremberg, Germany...

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3,500-year-old Ramesside-era town unearthed beneath Greek ruins near Alexandria, Egypt

Archaeologists have unearthed the remains of an ancient Egyptian town dating back more than 3,000 years, effectively challenging the prevalent belief that the area in and around Alexandria was first populated during the Hellenistic period...

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Oldest section of China’s Great Wall discovered, pushing back its origin by 300 years

Archaeologists have unearthed what is now believed to be the earliest section of the Great Wall of China, predating previous estimates by approximately 300 years. This section dates back to the late Western Zhou Dynasty (1046 BCE–771 BCE) and the early Spring and Autumn Period (770 BCE–476 BCE)...

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