1,800 year old mosaic found in ancient Greek city of Perge

1,800 year old mosaic found in ancient Greek city of Perge

The head of excavations at Perge in Turkey's Antalya province, Antalya Museum Director Mustafa Demirel, has announced that a new mosaic...

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Earthquake damaged Kos sites and monuments, archaeological service reports

Earthquake damaged Kos sites and monuments, archaeological service reports

There has been damage to monuments and archaeological sites on Kos as a result of the strong earthquake that shook the island in the early ...

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3,000 year old necropolis discovered beneath site of Visigoth graves in Spain

3,000 year old necropolis discovered beneath site of Visigoth graves in Spain

Spanish archaeologists excavating a Visigoth necropolis in Sena, in the northeastern province of Huesca, have uncovered what they say is a ...

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Excavations on the island of Sai reveal how Egyptian occupiers became good neighbours

Excavations on the island of Sai reveal how Egyptian occupiers became good neighbours

They came by boat, bringing cooking utensils, crockery and all the other necessities needed for life in a strange land. That is how Julia...

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Greek Archaeologists express 'strong concern' over Hagia Sophia, Istanbul

Greek Archaeologists express 'strong concern' over Hagia Sophia, Istanbul

The Association of Greek Archaeologists has been informed about unsettling developments regarding the intended conversion of Hagia Sophia i...

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In saliva, clues to a 'ghost' species of ancient human

In saliva, clues to a 'ghost' species of ancient human

In saliva, scientists have found hints that a "ghost" species of archaic humans may have contributed genetic material to ancestor...

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Casting light on the Dark Ages: Anglo-Saxon fenland is re-imagined

Casting light on the Dark Ages: Anglo-Saxon fenland is re-imagined

What was life in the fens like in the period known as the dark ages? Archaeologist Susan Oosthuizen revisits the history of an iconic wetla...

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Peru reconstructs face of pre-Columbian ruler

Peru reconstructs face of pre-Columbian ruler

Peruvian authorities have revealed the reconstructed face of the Lord of Sipan, a pre-Columbian ruler whose remains were discovered in 1987...

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