Stratigraphy
20 reportsCoverage distinguishes how sampling and context; calibration or reference data; and spatial or chronological resolution shape the interpretation of Stratigraphy. The analysis begins with calibration standards for spatial or chronological resolution, and uses blind or comparative tests to identify where the explanation succeeds or fails; the conclusion remains provisional because disturbance, contamination, and incomplete context can narrow what the method establishes.
Neanderthal Rock Crystal Tool Sheds Light on Ancient Craftsmanship
Archaeologists have reexamined a rare rock crystal scraper from Abri des Merveilles, France, revealing how Neanderthals selected unusual materials and challenging outdated views of their cognitive abilities
Roman Sling Bullets Pinpoint 39 BCE Ambush Site in the Pyrenees
Archaeologists have identified a Roman military camp in the eastern Pyrenees using lead sling bullets and other artifacts, revealing evidence of a violent local uprising against Roman forces in 39 BCE in what is now Catalonia, Spain
Roman Road Segment Uncovered on Swabian Alb Plateau
Archaeologists have exposed a 90-meter stretch of the Alblimes Road, a Roman route dating to the 1st century CE, during excavations ahead of motorway construction on the Swabian Alb, revealing new evidence for ancient frontier infrastructure
Bronze Age Hoard in Czech Wetland May Reflect Ritual Deposition
Archaeologists have uncovered a Bronze Age hoard of bronze tools and fragments near Kojetín, Czech Republic, during railway modernization works. Analysis suggests the objects were deliberately deposited in a wetland over 3,000 years ago, possibly as a ritual act.
Kazakhstan Burials and Artifacts Reveal Ancient Steppe Trade Links
Recent excavations in Kazakhstan have uncovered Bronze Age and medieval burials, artifacts, and evidence of long-distance trade, offering new insight into the region's prehistoric communities and their connections across Eurasia
Medieval Stone Structure Discovered Outside Selja Monastery in Norway
Archaeologists using ground-penetrating radar have identified a substantial medieval stone wall outside the Selja monastery in western Norway, raising new questions about the scale and complexity of this early Christian site
World War II Air Raid Shelter Trench Uncovered in Quedlinburg
Archaeologists in Quedlinburg, Germany, have documented a rare World War II-era air raid shelter trench, exposed during construction work and offering new evidence for civilian defensive measures in the final years of the conflict
Early Bronze Age Temple Complex Uncovered at Tadım Castle Site
Archaeologists have identified a 5,000-year-old temple complex with ritual altars and hearths at Tadım Castle in eastern Türkiye, providing new evidence for religious practices and long-term occupation during the Early Bronze Age
Cut Marks on Homo antecessor Bones Reveal Early Cannibalism in Spain
Archaeologists have identified new evidence of cannibalism among Homo antecessor at Gran Dolina cave in Spain, with cut marks on adult and juvenile bones dating to around 850,000 years ago, expanding our understanding of early human behavior
Excavation in Kaliningrad Reveals Four Centuries of Königsberg Life
Archaeologists in Kaliningrad's Far Forstadt district have uncovered well-preserved artifacts and infrastructure spanning the 16th to 20th centuries, offering new evidence for daily life, craft production, and urban change in historic Königsberg
Early Roman Defenses and Rare Finds Unearthed at Vindonissa Camp
Archaeologists at Vindonissa, Switzerland's key Roman legionary camp, have uncovered the first confirmed section of its original defensive wall, a legionary barracks, and a rare gold coin, offering new evidence for the site's earliest military occupation
Excavation Reveals Göring's Wolf's Lair Residence Built Over Cemetery
Archaeologists investigating human remains beneath Hermann Göring's former house at the Wolf's Lair have determined the Nazi-era structure was constructed atop a pre-existing cemetery, using stratigraphic and osteological analysis to clarify the context
2,800-Year-Old Prone Burial With Sea Turtle Vessel Found in El Salvador
Archaeologists excavating in Antiguo Cuscatlán, El Salvador, have uncovered a 2,800-year-old burial featuring a face-down skeleton and a ceramic vessel shaped like a sea turtle, offering new evidence for mortuary practices in pre-Maya Mesoamerica
Roman Republican Silver Coins Reveal Early Cross-Border Exchange
A newly documented hoard of Roman Republican silver denarii found near Halle, Saxony-Anhalt, offers rare evidence for early contact and exchange between the Roman Republic and communities beyond its northern frontier
Roman Siege Network at La Loma Larger Than Previously Known
Archaeologists have identified a seventh Roman military camp near the Iron Age hill fort of La Loma in northern Spain, revealing a more extensive siege network during the Cantabrian Wars than earlier evidence suggested
Indigenous Settlements in Guerrero Survived Spanish Conquest
Archaeologists in Mexico have identified two Indigenous settlements in Guerrero that remained occupied after the Spanish conquest, using ground surveys and drone mapping to document their survival into the late 16th century
Hellenistic Ritual Dining Complex Uncovered at Gradište in North Macedonia
Archaeologists have identified a rare Hellenistic ritual dining complex at Gradište, North Macedonia, revealing evidence of elite religious practices, imported ceramics, and extensive trade connections during the fourth and third centuries BCE
Excavation at Costa Rica Airport Site Reveals Pre-Columbian Settlements
Archaeologists have completed a rescue excavation in the Diquís Delta, documenting residential areas and daily life from AD 800-1500, while confirming that Costa Rica's new airport will not disturb the region's monumental stone sphere sites
Iron Shackles at Allonnes Reveal Evidence of Celtic Slavery
Archaeologists have identified five pairs of iron restraints at a third-century BCE settlement in France's Loire Valley, providing rare direct evidence for the use of shackles and the possible presence of enslaved people in pre-Roman Gaul
Medieval Lead Seals in Vladimir Linked to Princess Maria Vsevolzha
Archaeologists in Vladimir have uncovered rare lead seals from a medieval neighborhood, offering new evidence for the administrative role of Princess Maria Vsevolzha in pre-Mongol Rus'. The finds shed light on elite women's authority in the 12th-13th centuries