Excavation over 500,000 m² uncovered 25+ prehistoric buildings, a ritual circle, and medieval grain kilns. Artefacts will be dated and sent to museums later this year.
The excavation revealed a cemetery, with about half of the skeletons found in burial vaults associated with the medieval church.
Some graves contained jewelry made from shell and sea snail shells, indicating residents had developed beliefs and craftsmanship skills.
Harald Stäuble: 'The system of land ditches was in use for about 500 years'.
Discoveries challenge previous assumptions about Roman influence in the region, revealing extensive Roman activity and complex interactions with local populations.
An analysis suggests the copper was exposed to temperatures exceeding 1,000 degrees celsius, indicating a much more advanced control of fire than previously thought for this period.
A team of researchers from Sapienza University of Rome discovered remains of a plant dated to the time of Jesus’ death in the spring of 33 CE.
The symbolism of the carved accessories of the woman may identify her as a priestess of Ceres, indicating her involvement in the religious sphere of Pompeii.
Excavations at the ancient Greek city of Selinunte revealed portions of the long-lost walls and the north gate.
Last week, Indian police filed a First Information Report (FIR) against IIT Delhi's Assistant Professor Dixit following a complaint from Ram Khelawan Verma, the father of the deceased scholar.
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