Sicilian dig reveals rare stylus with Dionysus motif
Archaeologists in Sicily have uncovered a rare stylus decorated with explicit religious imagery.
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New frescoes emerge at Villa di Poppea, Oplontis
Archaeologists working at the Villa di Poppea in Oplontis, near Pompeii, have uncovered vivid new frescoes and extended parts of the ancient villa believed to date to the mid-1st century BCE. The discoveries form part of ongoing excavation and conservation work in the western sector of the site, and are beginning to reveal previously hidden […]
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San Casciano finds rewrite sanctuary history
New discoveries from the 2025 excavation campaign at San Casciano dei Bagni are reshaping the history of one of Italy’s most important archaeological sites. Researchers say activity at the Santuario del Bagno Grande began in the late 5th century BC. This is around two centuries earlier than previously believed.
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Intact Etruscan tomb unearthed near Rome
A rare, fully sealed Etruscan tomb has been unearthed in central Italy by a team from Baylor University. It is one of the most important archaeological discoveries in recent decades.
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Ancient Roman head unearthed at Trajan’s Forum
Archaeologists in Rome have uncovered a colossal Roman head buried for centuries beneath Trajan’s Forum, Mayor Roberto Gualtieri announced on Saturday.
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Discovery at Finziade site sheds light on daily life
Archaeologists working at the ancient site of Finziade in Licata, Sicily, have unearthed remarkably preserved domestic and craft environments. The discovery reveals new insights into daily life during the Hellenistic-Roman period.
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Monumental necropolis uncovered in Trento
Italian archaeologists have uncovered a “monumental necropolis” that appears to honour an elite class from thousands of years ago, officials announced.
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Ancient Warrior’s Tomb Discovered in Padula
On 5 February, officials announced the discovery of an ancient burial site in Padula, Campania. The find includes 19 tombs dating back to the 4th century BC, one of which is believed to belong to a warrior.
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More treasures from San Casciano dei Bagni
A wealth of ancient treasures has once again emerged at San Casciano dei Bagni. Archaeologists reveal extraordinary new finds, including gleaming gold crowns, intricately designed jewels, and thousands of ancient coins.
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Pompeii Reopens the House of the Small Fountain
The Casa della Fontana Piccola (House of the Small Fountain) in Pompeii will reopen to the public on 21 November, following extensive restoration.
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