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Underwater Coins Authenticate San José Galleon and Trigger Legal Battle Over $20 Billion Treasure
Archaeology · Cartagena

Underwater Coins Authenticate San José Galleon and Trigger Legal Battle Over $20 Billion Treasure

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High-resolution 3D reconstructions of 1707 Lima-mint cobs provided conclusive proof of the wreck's identity, triggering competing ownership claims by Colombia, Spain, Peru and salvage groups.See the Story
Syrian contractor discovers ancient Byzantine tomb complex during construction
Archaeology · Syria

Syrian contractor discovers ancient Byzantine tomb complex during construction

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Viking Woman Buried in Ceremonial Boat with Her Dog
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Viking Woman Buried in Ceremonial Boat with Her Dog

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In 2023, metal detector enthusiasts scouring Norway’s remote Senja Island stumbled across a remarkable archeological find. While searching near a rural road, they noticed a pair of partially exposed bronze brooches sticking out from the dirt. A closer inspection also revealed what appeared to be rib bones barely eight inches below the soil. The amateur metal hunters contacted archeologists at Norway’s Arctic University Museum, who upon arriving …See the Story

Ancient DNA Reveals Matrilineal Neolithic Society in China - Archaeology Magazine

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FUJIA, CHINA—Researchers from Peking University and the Shandong Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology revealed evidence of an ancient matrilineal society at the site of Fujia, near the birthplace of Chinese civilization, according to statement released by Peking University. The discovery is surprising since it is the first early society of its kind identified anywhere in East Asia. Previous excavations at the site have exposed two cemete…China · ChinaSee the Story

Teen girl from 6,200 years ago with cone-shaped skull unearthed in Iran

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A pair of archaeologists working at a dig site in an ancient cemetery in western Iran have discovered the skull of a young girl that shows evidence of cranial modification. In their paper published in the International Journal of Osteoarchaeology, Mahdi Alirezazadeh and Hamed Vahdati Nasab describe where the skull was found, its condition, the modifications they observed and the likely way its owner died.Archaeology · IranSee the Story

Ornate Roman Sarcophagus Found in Caesarea - Archaeology Magazine

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Aerial view of excavations, Caesarea, Israel CAESAREA, ISRAEL—Israeli archaeologists working at a site outside of Caesarea uncovered an exquisitely carved marble sarcophagus that had been buried for nearly 1,700 years, according to a statement released by the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA). The Roman era coffin—the first of its kind ever discovered in the region—depicts a famous scene from mythology: a drinking contest between the god of win…Caesarea · CaesareaRead Article

Unique Anglo-Saxon Gold Coin Found in English Field - Archaeology Magazine

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NORWICH, ENGLAND—BBC News reports that a metal detectorist recently retrieved a rare and unique gold coin from a field in Norwich. The artifact was analyzed by numismatist Adrian Marsden of the Norfolk Historic Environment Service, who believes it dates to between a.d. 640 and 660 and may be the oldest Anglo-Saxon coin ever found in East Anglia. It was minted at a transitional time in English history when Christianity was beginning eclipse pagan…Christianity · NorwichSee the Story

Norman-Era Defensive Tower Unearthed in English Town - Archaeology Magazine

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CHICHESTER, ENGLAND—Last year, excavations in Chichester’s Priory Park revealed a masonry causeway and bridge that would have once led to the city’s Norman-era motte and bailey castle. According to a statement released by the Chichester District Council (CDC), renewed archaeological work at the site has continued to illuminate this period in the city’s history. A team recently uncovered the foundations of a stone tower, or barbican, that was bui…Chichester · ChichesterSee the Story

Bell Retrieved from Alaska's Second Deadliest Shipwreck - Archaeology Magazine

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Star of Bengal bell on the surface WRANGELL, ALASKA—Anchorage Daily News reports that an underwater archaeological team identified and mapped a shipwreck involved in one of Alaska’s most tragic maritime disasters. The Star of Bengal was traveling from Wrangell to San Francisco when it went down on September 20, 1908, near Coronation Island in southeastern Alaska’s Alexander Archipelago. The 264-foot ship, which was built in the same shipyard as …Wrangell · WrangellRead Article

Tomb of Famous Royal Dynasty Discovered in Turkey - Archaeology Magazine

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Metal vessels and nails recovered from royal tomb in Gordion, Turkey GORDION, TURKEY—The site of Gordion, the capital of the Phrygian kingdom that flourished in west-central Anatolia between the twelfth and the seventh century b.c., is most notably associated with the legendary King Midas, he of the “golden touch.” The ancient city is surrounded by as many as 85 burial mounds, the largest of which is thought to have once housed the remains of th…Tourism · TurkeySee the Story

3,500-Year-Old Teeth Identify Turning Point in Bronze Age History of Central Europe

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Learn about a new study that uses cemetery remains to reveal a surprising shift in the eating and migratory habits of early Central Europeans.Science · HungarySee the Story

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