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          Archaeology

          All the latest news and stories on archaeology

          The remains of the colonnade were found at Buto Temple in northern Egypt. Photo: Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities

          Archaeologists find remains of ancient colonnaded hall in northern Egypt

          EgyptNovember 17, 2022
          A handout photo made available by the University for Foreigners of Siena (Universita per Stranieri di Siena) shows a statue (a young toga) being recovered from the mud during the discovery of a votive deposit in the excavations of San Casciano dei Bagni, Tuscany, Italy, 07 November 2022 (issued 08 November 2022). Protected for 2,300 years from the mud and boiling water of the sacred basins, a never-before-seen votive deposit has re-emerged from the excavations of San Casciano dei Bagni, in Tuscany, with over 24 bronze statues of refined workmanship, five of which almost one meter high, all intact and in good condition. EPA / JACOPO TABOLLI / Universita per Stranieri di Siena / HANDOUT HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY / NO SALES
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          Trove of 2,000-year old Roman bronze statues found in Tuscan bath

          Art & DesignNovember 09, 2022
          One of the 2,300-year-old bronze statues discovered in San Casciano dei Bagni, Italy. Reuters
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          Archaeologists find 'exceptional' bronze statues in Italian thermal baths

          EuropeNovember 08, 2022
          Ancient Nabatean-carved tomb at the archaeological site of Hegra in AlUla. AFP

          Hegra’s Tomb of Lihyan in AlUla is recreated in the metaverse

          TravelNovember 07, 2022
          Elizaveta Yukhnyova, a visitor from Russia, tours the renovated former home of British archaeologist Howard Carter in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor. AP

          Howard Carter's home in Egypt reopens to tourists after renovation

          EgyptNovember 06, 2022
          Tourists stand by a model of the golden mask of King Tutankhamun, on the Avenue of Sphinxes in Luxor, on Friday. AP
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          Luxor marks centenary of discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb with little fanfare

          EgyptNovember 05, 2022
          A drone shot of the recently uncovered monastery in Umm Al Quwain. Photo: Umm Al Quwain's Department of Tourism and Archaeology
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          Ancient Christian monastery discovered in Umm Al Quwain

          HeritageNovember 03, 2022
          Some of the items stolen from a university in the Egyptian province of Sohag.

          Five accused of Egypt museum robbery detained until trial

          EgyptOctober 25, 2022
          Four people have been arrested in the Egyptian province of Sohag over the theft of 59 artefacts from the archaeological museum at Sohag University. Photo: Egypt's Ministry of Interior.

          Four arrested after 59 artefacts stolen from Egyptian university museum

          MENAOctober 24, 2022
          Ancient stone-built animal traps, known as ‘desert kites’. Alula Kites Archaeology Research
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          AlUla's research support sheds new light on ancient kite structures

          GulfOctober 24, 2022
          A rock-carving relief has been discovered at Mashki Gate in Mosul. Photo: Ministry of Culture
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          Iraqi archaeologists discover carved slabs from Assyrian Empire

          IraqOctober 18, 2022
          Remains of extinct marine animals ranging between 16 and 80 million years old were discovered in Saudi Arabia's Azlam Formation in the Tabuk region. Photo: @SgsOrgSa / Twitter

          Fossils up to 80 million years old discovered in Saudi Arabia

          Saudi ArabiaOctober 12, 2022
          Archaeologists in Israel say the 7th-century coins were probably concealed by their owner due to the threat of war. Photo: Israeli Antiquities Authority
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          Dozens of 7th century gold coins found in ancient wall in Israel

          MENAOctober 04, 2022
          The archaeological site of Makthar, in central-western Tunisia. The birth of a city called Makthar dates back to the fourth century BC. AFP
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          The ancient city of Maktar in Tunisia - in pictures

          MENAOctober 01, 2022
          The archaeological site of Maktar, ancient Mactaris, in central-western Tunisia. The birth of a city called Makthar dates back to the 4th century BC with the Numidian kings. All photos: AFP
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          The ancient city of Maktar in Tunisia - in pictures

          September 30, 2022
          The pink granite sarcophagus belonging to a high-ranking government official during the reign of Pharaoh Ramses II (1279–1213 BC). AFP

          Egypt finds sarcophagus of prominent 19th dynasty statesman

          EgyptSeptember 20, 2022
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