The discovery dating back to the Iron Age indicates that children may have worked in the present-day Austrian region’s salt mines.
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Archaeologists Reveal 110 Paleolithic Cave Markings in Spain
The region’s archaeological history has been relatively understudied compared to other parts of Southern Europe.
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142-Year-Old Shipwreck Discovered in Lake Michigan
After a two-year search, maritime historians Brendon Baillod and Bob Jaeck say they’ve found the “perfectly intact” Trinidad wreck off the coast of Wisconsin.
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New Pompeii Discovery Sheds Light on Slavery in Ancient Rome
The new finds give more detailed insight into the lives of enslaved Roman community members prior to the volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
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Archaeologists Unearth Ancient Mosaic of Winged Medusa in Spain
The stunningly preserved Ancient Roman mosaic floor was found at the Huerta de Otero site in the city of Mérida.
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Over 100 Tombs Unearthed in Roman Cemetery in Palestine
The Ard-al-Moharbeen Necropolis in the Israeli-occupied Gaza Strip was excavated as part of an initiative to engage young Palestinian people with their cultural heritage.
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Miami Halts Digging on Ancestral Site Slated for Luxury Hotel
The vote will temporarily protect the archeological site from further demolition by Related Group, founded by museum namesake Jorge Pérez.
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Scientists Identify Oldest Cave “Drawings” Made by Neanderthals
Researchers say that the 57,000-year-old markings constitute “unambiguous examples of Neanderthal abstract design.”
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“Pizza” Depicted in Pompeii Fresco Is Sadly Just Focaccia
The flatbread likely had spices, pesto, and fruit. (all photos courtesy Archaeological Park of Pompeii) Italy may be famous for its pizza, but Ancient Romans never had a chance to have a slice. And yet, on a frescoed wall in Pompeii, archaeologists have uncovered what appears to be an early relative of the ubiquitous food: […]
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Researchers Plan to Lift 3,000-Year-Old Shipwreck From Sea Floor
The team embarking on the underwater mission next month says it is the oldest known hand-sewn shipwreck in the Mediterranean.
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Ancient Maya City Discovered in Mexican Jungle
The ruins are dispersed throughout 125 acres of dense vegetation inside the Balamkú ecological reserve.
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Medieval Stone Penis Weapon Sharpener Says a Lot About Men
The stone object “materializes the symbolic association between violence, weapons, and masculinity,” said the lead archaeologist.
