Archaeologists in Bulgaria have unearthed the skeleton of a young man who climbed into a storage jar to hide from attackers roughly 1,600 years ago, and never climbed out. Professor Lyudmil Vagalinski of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences announced the discovery on August 10, after his team dug through layers of construction debris at the […] The post Skeleton in a jar: archaeologists piece together a young Roman's final moments in Bulgaria appeared first on American Almanac .
Archaeologists in Bulgaria have unearthed the skeleton of a young man who climbed into a storage jar to hide from attackers roughly 1,600 years ago, and never climbed out. Professor Lyudmil Vagalinski of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences announced the discovery on August 10, after his team dug through layers of construction debris at the ancient Roman city of Deultum. Inside a burned-out defensive tower at the city's western gate, they found the lower half of a massive clay storage jar, and, crouched within it, the remains of a young man who had been sealed beneath a replacement floor for sixteen centuries. The find offers a grim, human-scale window into the collapse of Roman order along the empire's eastern frontier. Deultum, one of…Open
Archaeologists working near Cairo have unearthed the remarkably preserved tomb of a Fifth Dynasty judge and his father, a find Egypt hopes will draw fresh attention and tourist dollars to its ancient heritage. A joint Egyptian-Spanish mission discovered the burial site during this summer's excavation season at Saqqara, the sprawling necropolis south of Egypt's capital. […] The post Egyptian-Spanish team uncovers 4,300-year-old tomb of ancient judge and his father at Saqqara appeared first on American Almanac .
Archaeologists working near Cairo have unearthed the remarkably preserved tomb of a Fifth Dynasty judge and his father, a find Egypt hopes will draw fresh attention and tourist dollars to its ancient heritage. A joint Egyptian-Spanish mission discovered the burial site during this summer's excavation season at Saqqara, the sprawling necropolis south of Egypt's capital. The tomb, a flat-roofed structure known as a mastaba, dates back roughly 4,300 years to the reign of Pharaoh Djedkare Isesi, one of the most influential rulers of Egypt's Fifth Dynasty. CBS News reported that the find came from the Mariette Cemetery area of northern Saqqara, part of a long-running collaboration between the Autonomous University of Barcelona and Egypt's…Open
United Airlines is resuming nonstop flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv beginning in March, marking a major step in the return of U.S.-Israel travel connections. In this edition of NEWSMAX Israel Update, correspondent Jodie Cohen visits Jerusalem's historic Pilgrim's Road, an ancient pathway that connected pilgrims to the Temple thousands of years ago. City of David's Ze'ev Orenstein explains why many consider this archaeological site one of the most significant places on Earth for understanding Jewish and Christian heritage. The report also examines recent discoveries near the site, including a Byzantine-era church slated for excavation. Subscribe for more Israel news, Middle East developments, archaeology updates, and breaking…
A stunning archaeological discovery and a closer look at one of the world's most historic cities. In this edition of NEWSMAX Israel Update, Katrina Szish reports on the discovery of an ancient burial cave in eastern Jerusalem dating back to the Second Temple Period. Then, Israel correspondent Jodie Cohen takes viewers through Jerusalem's Old City, where visitors and locals reflect on the city's unique blend of faith, history, and culture across its Jewish, Christian, Muslim, and Armenian quarters. Watch now and see why Jerusalem continues to inspire millions from around the world.
OpenAI has selected its first international hospital partner, and it's in Israel. In this Newsmax Israel Update, Katrina Szish reports on OpenAI's new partnership with Sheba Medical Center, giving Israeli physicians access to advanced healthcare AI technology. Then, Israel correspondent Jodie Cohen visits the Pool of Siloam in Jerusalem, the ancient site associated with the biblical account of Jesus healing a blind man. Learn how a surprising discovery in 2004 helped uncover one of Jerusalem's most significant archaeological treasures and why excavations continue today. Watch, like, subscribe, and share for more reporting from Israel and around the world.
Ten pupils from King Charles’s former school have helped uncover what is believed to be a 1,000-year-old Viking church beneath a newer building on the abandoned Orkney island of Swona, working alongside professional archaeologists in a hands-on dig that could shed new light on Scotland’s early Christian past. During a six-day summer trip, ten students […] The post Students from Gordonstoun uncover medieval church remains on deserted Orkney island appeared first on American Almanac .
Ten pupils from King Charles’s former school have helped uncover what is believed to be a 1,000-year-old Viking church beneath a newer building on the abandoned Orkney island of Swona, working alongside professional archaeologists in a hands-on dig that could shed new light on Scotland’s early Christian past. During a six-day summer trip, ten students from Gordonstoun School worked closely with archaeologists from the Orkney Research Centre for Archaeology (Orca) to excavate part of Swona, an island left deserted since 1974. The group, joined by housemaster Dan McLean, dug a test pit, cleared weeds, and discovered a stone step just under the surface, leading to what would have been the altar of a medieval church. Radiocarbon samples…Open
Israeli police stumbled upon an ancient rock-cut burial cave beneath a building in Silwan while searching for suspects in a violent family dispute, a discovery some say strengthens the historical record of Scripture. What began as a routine law enforcement search in Silwan, a village in East Jerusalem, quickly turned into an archaeological revelation. Israeli […] The post Israeli police uncover ancient burial cave during East Jerusalem operation appeared first on American Almanac .
Israeli police stumbled upon an ancient rock-cut burial cave beneath a building in Silwan while searching for suspects in a violent family dispute, a discovery some say strengthens the historical record of Scripture. What began as a routine law enforcement search in Silwan, a village in East Jerusalem, quickly turned into an archaeological revelation. Israeli police, assisted by Jerusalem Border Police officers and representatives from several government authorities, were conducting a sweep in connection with what was described as a violent family conflict. The operation took place at a residential compound where individuals tied to the conflict reportedly lived. But during the search, officers found far more than expected: a rock-cut…Open
A routine construction project at a pasta plant near Naples turned into one of Italy's most remarkable recent archaeological finds, a sprawling ancient burial ground filled with Egyptian, Greek, and Etruscan treasures. Workers breaking ground on an expansion at the Pasta Garofalo factory in Gragnano, a small town near Naples long famous for its pasta-making […] The post Pasta factory expansion in Italy unearths a 2,600-year-old necropolis packed with rare artifacts appeared first on American Almanac .
A routine construction project at a pasta plant near Naples turned into one of Italy's most remarkable recent archaeological finds, a sprawling ancient burial ground filled with Egyptian, Greek, and Etruscan treasures. Workers breaking ground on an expansion at the Pasta Garofalo factory in Gragnano, a small town near Naples long famous for its pasta-making tradition, did not expect to hit stone burial chambers. But between 2025 and 2026, archaeologists excavating the site ahead of construction uncovered a necropolis dating to the first half of the sixth century B.C., roughly 2,600 years old, predating the rise of the Roman Empire by centuries. The company announced the findings in July. Rows of tombs held human remains, pottery, and a…Open
Archaeologists working at an ancient adobe pyramid in Lima, Peru, have unveiled the skeletal remains of a man they believe was sacrificed roughly 1,400 years ago during a ceremonial ritual, a discovery that opens a new window into a civilization that vanished centuries before the Inca Empire rose. The team, led by archaeologist Gladys Paz, […] The post Archaeologists in Peru unearth 1,400-year-old skeletal remains believed to be a ritual sacrifice appeared first on American Almanac .
Archaeologists working at an ancient adobe pyramid in Lima, Peru, have unveiled the skeletal remains of a man they believe was sacrificed roughly 1,400 years ago during a ceremonial ritual, a discovery that opens a new window into a civilization that vanished centuries before the Inca Empire rose. The team, led by archaeologist Gladys Paz, found the adult skeleton buried inside a canal near the base of Huaca Pucllana, a massive stepped pyramid that straddles Lima's upscale Miraflores and San Isidro districts. The body was resting on its left flank, its skull positioned to face both the pyramid and the Pacific Ocean. Peru's culture ministry released a statement and multiple images of the excavation site, dating the burial to approximately…Open
Egyptian archaeologists have unearthed a sandstone lintel more than 3,000 years old bearing the titles of Ramesses II at a fortified site that may be the long-lost city of Mesen, a discovery the government says could reshape understanding of the biblical Exodus route. The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced on August 15 that […] The post Archaeologists in Egypt uncover ancient lintel bearing Ramesses II titles at site with possible Exodus ties appeared first on American Almanac .
Egyptian archaeologists have unearthed a sandstone lintel more than 3,000 years old bearing the titles of Ramesses II at a fortified site that may be the long-lost city of Mesen, a discovery the government says could reshape understanding of the biblical Exodus route. The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced on August 15 that a team excavating Tell Abu Seifi, an ancient fortified site in northeastern Egypt near the Sinai Peninsula, recovered the massive inscribed lintel along with remains of a fortified temple complex, storage rooms, two ancient stone roads, fragments of falcon statues, other sculptures, and carved stone fragments. The inscription on the lintel references the restoration of a statue of Horus, described…Open
