Category: World Archaeology
World archaeology sites
Beautiful Roman Mosaic Uncovered in France
French archaeologists working in the town of Uzes in southern France have uncovered the remains of a well preserved Roman…
Hoard of Islamic silver coins found in Sweden
An interesting find from Uppland in Sweden where archaeologist working for Arkeologikonsult have uncovered a hoard of 163 Islamic coins….
A 16th Century Magical Disc
This elaborately decorated wax disc is known as the ‘Seal of God’. Dating from the 16th century, it originally belonged…
French Archaeologists Uncover 6000 Year Old Massacre
A team of archaeologists working in Achenheim, France have uncovered evidence of a 6000 year old massacre while excavating a…
Odin’s Skull: A Macabre Amulet from Denmark
This rather macabre artefact was found during an archaeological excavation at Ribe in Denmark. It consists of a fragment of…
A Corinthian Helmet from the Battle of Marathon?
This remarkable Corinthian style helmet from the Battle of Marathon was reputedly found in 1834 with a human skull still…
A ‘Princely’ Iron Age Burial Discovered in France
French archaeologists excavating an Iron Age burial mound have uncovered the remains of a richly furnished burial dating from the…
Bronze Viking Age Dragon found in Birka, Sweden
An interesting find from Birka in Sweden, where archaeologists have discovered a bronze dragon, which may have originally formed part…
Silver Thor’s Hammer found in Norway
A beautiful silver Thor’s Hammer has been discovered in Norway. Found over the Easter weekend by Magne Øksnes, the hammer…
Magnificent Iron Age cauldron discovered in France
Very interesting news from France where archaeologists working for INRAP have found the remains of a magnificent bronze cauldron. It was…