#archaeological-excavation

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History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
1 day ago

Mayan elderly lord marker found in Yucatan

A Preclassic Maya limestone carving of an elderly lord was found at Sierra Papacal, indicating the structure served ritual or high-ranking communal functions.
History
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Infant remains recovered during Tuam mother and baby home excavation

Seven of nine recovered skeletal remains are initially assessed as infants; radiocarbon and other analyses will take at least three months to determine their era of origin.
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
4 weeks ago

Final piece of Pompeii's Villa of the Mysteries to be revealed

On a map, Pompeii's Villa of the Mysteries looks like an afterthought-a small, distant square, as far away as possible from the ancient city's amphitheatre, where the action was. But the suburban villa, which dates to the second century BC, is the red-hot centre for many who make the pilgrimage here. Its room of celebrated frescoes contains some of the best-known and best-preserved examples of Ancient Roman art.
Miscellaneous
#bronze-age
fromwww.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk
5 months ago

'Top of the range' new building planned for Dagenham school after demolition

The new planning application will allow for a phased development at Trinity School, as costs for initial plans exceeded budget due to unexpected archaeological works.
Renovation
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