Category: Archeology & History
A youth in the wall: Excavations in ancient Philippi reveal continued habitation until 11th century
Jerusalem Post The excavations have provided new data about the multifaceted history of Philippi after the 6th century CE, overturning previous assumptions that the city was abandoned during this period. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-838653
Read MoreItalian news agency reports intensified contacts for Parthenon sculptures’ return to Greece
Jerusalem Post “The whole international discussion about the return of the Parthenon Sculptures to Greece has resumed, thanks also to Italy”. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-838508
Read MoreGolden eagles, wolves, jaguars, and pumas were sacrificed in Teotihuacán Moon Pyramid rituals
Jerusalem Post 18 golden eagles found in Burial 6 represent months in Teotihuacán’s 365-day calendar. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-838507
Read MoreArchaeologists find 1,720-year-old Roman stone in Galilee, naming two lost villages
Jerusalem Post This inscription not only mentions two previously undocumented village names, Tirathas and Golgol, but also introduces an imperial tax official named Basiliakos. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-838505
Read MoreLost engineering marvels: How Aboriginal people shaped mysterious Earth Rings across Australia
Jerusalem Post Sunbury Ring G, one of five earth rings on Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Country in Sunbury, Victoria, is a remarkable human-made feature rising from the hills. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-838504
Read MoreItalian farmer finds 84m² Roman mosaic while planning cherry orchard, stunning archaeologists
Jerusalem Post The mosaic depicts Roman gods, mythological scenes, animals, trees, and plants, showcasing the rich artistry of the Roman era. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-838501
Read MoreArchaeologists discover 2,000 fragmented bronze statues in ancient Metropolis ‘junkyard’
Jerusalem Post “For our profession, these are extraordinary finds,” said Professor Aybek, head of the excavation at the ancient city. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-838321
Read MoreArchaeologists uncover 2,000-year-old Roman service station in Gloucestershire
Jerusalem Post The mutatio served as a vital resting point for travelers, merchants, and soldiers on the busy route, offering essential services such as food, water, and stables for horses. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-838314
Read MoreVolcanic eruption caused Neolithic Danes to offer sun stones, study reveals
Jerusalem Post Hundreds of engraved sun stones were discovered in ceremonial sites, indicating a ritual response to climate catastrophe. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-838311
Read MoreStern, ill, bald: French archaeologists discover large Ptolemaic marble head at Taposiris Magna
Jerusalem Post The marble head, measuring 38 centimeters in height, depicts an elderly, bald man with a wrinkled face showing signs of sternness and illness. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-838307
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