News

Sites & Photos invites excavating archaeologists to submit news about their discoveries, to be posted in this Archaeological News section and in Sites & Photos' RSS newsfeed. If you have archaeological news you wish to submit, please send them with as many details as you can and preferably with at least one image of the excavation field or findings to our Content Manager and News Editor, Mrs. Ronit Marco, at Newsitems(at)sitesandphotos.com, whereas (at) stands for @. Images will retain copyright of their sender and will not be offered by us for purchase.
If your excavation has a web page we will be more than happy to link to it. Just send us the URL and it will accompany the news snippet.

Archaeology News – The Mediterranean and Beyond

Sites & Photos specializes in archaeology from around the Mediterranean, which is why so many news stories here feature these ancient civilizations.  We realize that the world is big and that archaeology news happens all over the world.  We would like to encourage you to send us archaeology news from wherever you are. 

New Evidence for Relations with Egypt's First Dynasty at Tel Bet Yerah 01.09.2009 A carved stone plaque bearing archaic Egyptian signs has been found at Tel Bet Yerah Read More

Weekend Headlines 17.02.2008 Archaeological headlines of 15-17 February 2008 - updates all day long; Image of the day: Ancient statues at Nemrut Mountain, Turkey Read More

Archaeological Headlines of the Day 14.02.2008 Archaeological headlines of 14 February 2008; Image of the day: The love of Aphrodite and Ares. Happy Valentine's Day! Read More

Archaeological Headlines of the Day 13.02.2008 Archaeological headlines of 13 February 2008; Image of the day: Tombs of the Kings at Paphos, Cyprus. Read More

Archaeological Headlines of the Day 10.02.2008 Archaeological headlines of 10 February 2008; Image of the day: Sanctuary of the Great Gods at Samothrace Island, Greece. Read More

Archaeological Headlines of the Day 08.02.2008 Archaeological headlines of 8 February 2008; Image of the day: Santa Christina Nuraghe, Sardinia. Read More

National Park Service Supports High Tech Archaeology 08.02.2008 Research and training grant was given to Texas Tech University and CyArk; CyArk introduces a 3D reconstruction of the Fire Temple in Mesa Verde. Read More

Archaeological Headlines of the Day 07.02.2008 Archaeological headlines of 7 February 2008; Image of the day: Ancient Jewish Mosaic Read More

Glass Panel in Caesarea Restored 06.02.2008 Conservation treatment has been completed on the Glass Panel that was discovered in the palace of the "Bird Mosaic" in Caesarea. Read More

Archaeological Headlines of the Day 06.02.2008 Archaeological headlines of 6 February 2008; Image of the day: Hadrian's Villa at Tivoli, Italy. Read More

Archaeological Headlines of the Day 05.02.2008 Archaeological headlines of 5 February 2008; Image of the day: Aqueduct at Zaghouan, Tunisia. Read More

Archaeological Headlines of the Day 04.02.2008 Archaeological headlines of 4 February 2008; image of the day: Temple of Athena at Assos, Turkey Read More

Ancient Throne Found in Herculaneum 05.12.2007 The wood and ivory throne has been unearthed during the current excavations in the Villa of the Papyri Read More

3D Reconstruction of the Roman Baths in Weißenburg, Germany 26.11.2007 CyArk and partners have created a 3D reconstruction of the baths that served the Roman garrison on the northern border of Rhaetia. Read More

Ancient Synagogue Discovered in Israel 22.11.2007 Remain of a Roman-Byzantine synagogue with a unique mosaic floor has been found in the Galilee Read More

UPDATE: Lupercale Found? 22.11.2007 The Italian Government has released first photographs of the legendary cave. Read More

The Mother of All Floods? 21.11.2007 Did the flooding of the Black Sea lead to the expansion of farming into Europe? Was it the origin of the Noah's Ark story? An article by Prof. Chris Turney. Read More

"Flights into Biblical Archaeology" 19.11.2007 An exciting journey into the rich and colorful past of the Land of Israel. The book and images are now available. Read More

Ancient Cemetery Discovered in Palmyra, Syria 14.11.2007 An underground family tomb was found, dating to the 2nd century AD Read More

Tutankhamun's Face Revealed 06.11.2007 The ancient Egyptian boy-king has been revealed to the public for the first time. Read More

Part of the Aurelian Wall Collapsed at Rome 03.11.2007 A section of the 3rd century wall named after Emperor Aurelian crumbled following heavy rains Read More

Ancient Mosaic Found in Dara Ruins, Turkey 27.10.2007 The mosaics resemble the Zeugma mosaics. Read More

Statues and Cuneiform Tablets Discovered in Syria 26.10.2007 The artifacts date from the 3rd millennium BC. Read More

First Temple Period Artifacts Discovered on the Temple Mount 22.10.2007 The ancient remains have been found during maintenance works of the Waqf Read More

Oldest Embracing Couple Said Found in Turkey 18.10.2007 The couple was found in an ancient grave at Hakemi Use site in southeast Turkey. Read More

Nile to be Excavated for the First Time 11.10.2007 Egyptian Archaeologists will survey the river in search for ancient sunken remains Read More

Bronze and Iron Age Settlements Discovered in Qubur al-Walaydah, Israel 08.10.2007 Egyptian-type buildings that were found suggest the influence of the Egyptian imperial administration. Read More

Etruscan Religious and Political Center Identified 07.10.2007 Italian archaeologists believe they have identified the Fanum Voltumnae, the meeting place of the Etruscan League. Read More

CyArk Introduces a 3D Model of the Hypogeum of the Volumnis 02.10.2007 The Etruscan tomb is located near Perugia in Umbira, Italy, and is part of the Necropolis of Palazzone. Read More

Archaeological Site in Xewkija, Malta, in Jeopardy 01.10.2007 The site of Tal-Kus is being cleared away to make way for a waste transfer station. Read More

Ancient City of Tabea Excavated in Southwest Turkey 20.09.2007 Traces of many civilizations have been revealed in the ancient city. Read More

British Scientists will Employ New Technology to Read Rolled-Up Scrolls 17.09.2007 The technology will be implemented on hitherto unread Dead Sea Scrolls that have been too fragile to unroll. Read More

Ancient Tombs and Silos Discovered at Ta'Qali, Malta 16.09.2007 The settlement dates to the Bronze Age and early Roman period. Read More

Second Temple Period Tunnel Discovered in Jerusalem 11.09.2007 The drainage channel was used as a shelter and escape route during the Roman conquest of Jerusalem. Read More

New Finds at Ancient Keramos, Turkey 10.09.2007 An acropolis, a Roman temple and tombs have been found in the first stage of excavations. Read More

Cyprus to Search for Shipwrecks Sunk in the 4th Diadoch War off Salamis 09.09.2007 Plans to conduct sea surveys following the discovery of a sunken Roman vessel. Read More

Biblical Period Beehives Discovered in Tel Rehov, Israel 05.09.2007 Hebrew University excavations revealed an apiary dating to the 10th-9th centuries BC. Read More

Welcoming the New Academic Year 05.09.2007 Sites & Photos is celebrating the new academic year with special offers for academic clients. Read More

Israeli Archaeologists Call to Stop Infrastructure Works on Temple Mount 02.09.2007 Claim works might damage Second Temple remains. Read More

Roman Temple Discovered in Central Romania 27.08.2007 Archaeologists unearthed the Capitol of Sarmisegetusa in the Roman province of Dacia. Read More

Greek Fires Threatened Ancient Olympia 27.08.2007 Firefighters succeed in saving the 2,800-year-old site. More sites are at risk. Read More

Mummy of Egypt's Queen Hatshepsut Said Found 26.06.2007 Egyptologists claim to have identified the female pharaoh using modern forensics Read More