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Pompeii Unearths Luxurious Bathhouse and Tragic Remains

Archaeologists in Pompeii have unearthed a once-in-a-century discovery: a remarkably preserved private bathhouse, potentially the largest ever found in the city, alongside the skeletal remains of two Pompeiians who perished in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, offering a stark contrast betwee...

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Pompeii Spa: Elite Roman Baths Reveal Social and Political Gatherings

Archaeologists in Pompeii have unearthed a large, 30-person thermal bath complex connected to a banquet hall, suggesting elite Romans used elaborate spas for social and political gatherings, as depicted in Petronius Arbiter's "Satyricon.

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2,000 Bronze Statues Found in Ancient Metropolis Junkyard

Excavations at Metropolis Ancient City in Izmir, Turkey, unearthed roughly 2,000 fragmented bronze statue pieces from an ancient junkyard, suggesting Late Antique bronze recycling due to religious and economic shifts.

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New Map Reveals Extensive Roman Water Channels at Las Médulas

Researchers from the University of León have created a highly precise map of over 1,100 kilometers of Roman water channels in Las Médulas, Spain, revealing 300 kilometers previously unknown, challenging prior assumptions about gold production and labor force size, and raising concerns regarding a pl...

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4,000-Year-Old Tombs Unearthed at Saqqara Reveal Cultural Fusion

A joint Egyptian-Japanese archaeological team discovered four ancient tombs at Saqqara, Egypt, containing artifacts from the late second/early third dynasty and the New Kingdom, including human remains, pottery, and items reflecting a blend of Egyptian and Greco-Roman cultures, significantly expandi...

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New Protective Structure for Desmotes of Phaleron Skeletons Under Construction

A new €6.35 million protective structure for the 80 7th-century BC Desmotes of Phaleron skeletons, discovered at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center in 2016, is under construction, integrating seamlessly with the existing architecture and carefully managing visitor experience.

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Pompeii Spa: Elite Baths Reveal Social and Political Strategies

A large, sophisticated thermal bath complex, capable of hosting up to 30 people, has been discovered in a wealthy Pompeii home, connected to an ornate banquet hall featuring Trojan War-inspired frescoes, suggesting its use for social and potentially political maneuvering by its elite owner.

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Ancient Egyptian Tombs Unearthed in Luxor Yield Wealth of Artifacts

Archaeologists in Luxor, Egypt, announced the discovery of 11 ancient coffins, including a child's, from rock-cut tombs, revealing artifacts spanning various periods and offering insights into ancient Egyptian life, rituals, and military practices.

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Renewed Search for Mass Grave of International Brigadistas in Madrid

The Spanish Ministry of Democratic Memory restarted an excavation in Montecarmelo, Madrid, searching for a mass grave containing 451 international brigadistas based on historical documents and aerial photos; the site was previously investigated unsuccessfully in August 2023.

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Celtic Women Inherited Land and Wealth, Shaping Communities

New research using DNA from 57 Iron Age skeletons in Dorset reveals that women in Celtic Britain (100 BC-AD 100) inherited land and wealth, creating communities built around women's bloodlines, challenging traditional patriarchal views of ancient societies.

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Laser Technology Unveils Intricate Tattoos on Ancient Peruvian Mummies

Analysis of Chincay mummies (1222-1282 AD) from Peru using laser-stimulated fluorescence (LSF) revealed exquisitely detailed tattoos with lines thinner than those achievable with modern techniques, suggesting the practice was widespread regardless of social status.

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Laser Technology Reveals Intricate Ancient Peruvian Tattoos

A new study used lasers to uncover highly intricate tattoos on approximately 100 mummies from Peru's Chancay culture (around 1250 CE), revealing geometric designs of exceptional quality comparable to modern tattooing, providing unique insights into pre-Inca art and cultural practices.

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