Excavations

Meet ‘Fiona’, the pregnant “Sea Dragon” fossil

The fetus, measuring around 50 centimeters, was positioned in a way that indicates it was in the final stages of prenatal development, suggesting it was possibly ready to be born.

Archaeologists take on excavation of ancient wooden vessels discovered under fish pond

Preliminary studies show both vessels found in Vietnam are structurally intact. One measures 15 meters long by 2.2 meters wide, and the other is 14 meters long by 1.6 meters wide.

Golden Apollo ring found in 2,400-year-old Greek Tomb

Archaeologists in southern Greece unearthed a 2,400-year-old tomb in the ancient city of Tenea, revealing a wealth of artifacts.

Underwater excavation reveals 1100-year-old ship carrying olive oil from Gaza

Since the Bronze Age, for about 5,000 years, olives have been the indispensable food of sailors in the Mediterranean.

Ancient mikveh dating back to Roman times discovered in Ostia Antica, Italy

Objects discovered during the excavation include oil lamps decorated with the menorah (seven-branched lampstand) and the lulav (palm branch and symbol of the harvest festival).

Meet Chadititan calvoi: The Graceful Titanosaur Newly Unveiled in Patagonia

Paleontologists uncovered fossils of a new species of long-necked, plant-eating dinosaur named Chadititan calvoi in northern Patagonia.

Teos excavations reveal mosaic of combatting cupids tied to Dionysus

"Every piece of this process has been revealing itself like an onion. It peels off, and another thing arrives," said the lead researcher.

14th-Century Saint Anthony mosaic found beneath Barcelona's streets

Research suggests that one of the houses may have housed one of the first documented museum collections in the Iberian Peninsula.

In 1644, these defenses failed to save Sheffield Castle

Archaeologists excavating the historic Sheffield Castle site have uncovered rare 17th-century wooden stakes, believed to be defenses from the English Civil War.

Archaeologists find 7,000-year-old fire-making toolset in Jiangsu, China

The discovery marks the earliest known physical evidence of fire-making technology discovered in China to date.

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