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Tag: archaeology

Artefact uncovered at Finziade, Sicily. Photo: Archaeological and Landscape Park of the Valley of the Temples.

Discovery at Finziade site sheds light on daily life

June 15, 2025June 15, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on 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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The vice president and councilor of culture in Trento, Francesca Gerosa, visits the excavation site. Press Office of the Provincial Council of Trento Archive

Monumental necropolis uncovered in Trento

February 19, 2025February 19, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on 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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Engraved tile found covering tomb 64, thought to be anccient warrior's tomb

Ancient Warrior’s Tomb Discovered in Padula

February 8, 2025February 8, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on 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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One of the new treasures at San Casciano dei Bagni. Sculpture of healed body

More treasures from San Casciano dei Bagni

December 3, 2024December 3, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on 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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House of the Small Fountain pictured pre restoration

Pompeii Reopens the House of the Small Fountain 

November 19, 2024November 19, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on 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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New temple complex discovered at Selinunte on Sicilty. Aerial view of the site. Image Credit : Archaeological Park of Selinunte

New temple complex discovered at Selinunte

August 10, 2024August 10, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on New temple complex discovered at Selinunte

Archaeologists have uncovered a small temple complex near the monumental Temple C at Selinunte, Sicily.

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A shot of the opus sectile being excavated and restored at the Villa with a porch entrance. Photo by Edoardo Ruspantini — at the Submerged Park of Baia . Facebook

Ancient marble floor found in sea off Naples

July 27, 2024July 27, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Ancient marble floor found in sea off Naples

Researchers studying an underwater city in Italy have discovered an ancient marble floor that once belonged to a Roman villa. The local mayor described the find as “stupendous.”

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Wall in what is probably the Emperor Caligula's garden. Photo Fabio Caricchia

Caligula’s garden unearthed in Rome

July 7, 2024July 7, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Caligula’s garden unearthed in Rome

Jubilee 2025 works uncover new surprises in Rome with another significant archaeological find near the Vatican: the ruins of what is probably the Emperor Caligula’s garden.

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Jubilee 2025 works not to be derailed by archaeological finds

Rome’s Jubilee 2025 tunnel still on track despite unearthing significant finds

June 16, 2024June 16, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Rome’s Jubilee 2025 tunnel still on track despite unearthing significant finds

Despite the discovery of significant archaeological finds, a major infrastructure project near the Vatican remains on schedule to open in time for the Jubilee 2025, Rome’s mayor announced on Friday.

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Skeletons found in tomb under St Mark's Square in Venice

Skeletons unearthed in Venice’s Piazza San Marco

February 23, 2024February 23, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Skeletons unearthed in Venice’s Piazza San Marco

Skeletons believed to date back to the seventh or eighth century AD have been found during excavations to repair the ‘masegni’ flagstones in St Mark’s Square in Venice, says lead archaeologist Sara Bini.

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