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| Wednesday, November 25, 2009 |
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New views on the forfex of Virilis the veterinarian: shears, emasculator or twitch? |
| During the excavations of the Roman period rural settlements and cemetery in Tiel-Passewaaij (The Netherlands), a large pair of pincers was found. Following an article from 1973, the object was published as an emasculator at first. More. Labels: dig, netherlands, roman empire |
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UQ archaeology digs into the life behind Pompeii |
| Brisbane may be 2000 years and half-a-world away from Pompeii, but it hasn't stopped a UQ archaeologist from digging up some hidden treasures. More. Labels: dig, pompeii, roman empire |
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Roman Domus Discovered Near Stabiae - But Will There be Funds to Excavate? |
| In the small town of Casola di Napoli, about three miles south of the archaeological site of Pompeii, sheer chance has brought to light an archaeological discovery – as well as some unanswered questions. More. Labels: dig, house, pompeii, roman empire |
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Esplanade de la Major |
| Dans le cadre du projet de réaménagement de l'esplanade de la cathédrale de la Major, une fouille archéologique est réalisée par l'Inrap. Plus. Labels: dig, france, roman empire |
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| Tuesday, November 24, 2009 |
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| Thursday, November 19, 2009 |
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L'Aqueduc romain Mons-Fréjus mis au jour |
| Le Dr Michel Royon, chef du service radiologique de l'hôpital de Cannes aujourd'hui à la retraite et passionné d'archéologie, profite de sécheresses consécutives pour développer des fouilles autour de l'Aqueduc romain reliant Mons et Montauroux à Fréjus dans le Var. Plus. Labels: aqueduct, dig, france, roman empire |
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| Wednesday, November 18, 2009 |
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A Gallo-Roman villa at Damblain in the Vosges department |
| An archaeological evaluation undertaken in advance of the redevelopment of the former Damblain air base by Vosges County Council, has found Gallo-Roman and Medieval occupations extending over a surface of five hectares. More. Labels: dig, france, house, roman empire |
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Share | Will preservation of ancient Roman road destroy the Western Wall? |
| One of the country's leading archaeologists has publicly condemned the Israel Antiquities Authority's failure to object to a plan to construct a building over a site in the Western Wall plaza where a well-preserved ancient Roman road was recently excavated. More. Labels: dig, israel, roman empire |
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Archaeological evidence of a Roman villa in Ceredigion |
| The discovery of a villa in Ceredigion suggests that Roman settlements may have spread deeper into Wales than previously thought. More. Labels: dig, house, roman empire, united kingdom |
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| Tuesday, November 17, 2009 |
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Digging for Cleopatra's Tomb at Taposiris Magna |
| It's the most exciting project in Egypt, and one that's captured the hearts and minds of people all over the world: could Kathleen Martinez have discovered the tomb of Cleopatra? The Dominican expert certainly thinks so, and tells Heritage Key all about it in this special video. More. Labels: cleopatra, dig, egypt, roman empire |
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| Thursday, November 05, 2009 |
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Bulgarian Archaeologists Find Silver Treasure in Thracian Tomb |
| A team of Bulgarian archaeologists have discovered a new tomb of an aristocrat from Ancient Thrace near the southern town of Nova Zagora. The team led by archaeologist Veselin Ignatov found a burial tomb of 12 square meters date back to the end of 1st century and beginning of 2nd century AD. It is located outside of the village of Karanovo. More. Labels: bulgaria, dig, roman empire |
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Archaeologists celebrate 60th anniversary of Roman villa's excavation |
| Archeologists who unearthed a Roman villa have reunited to mark the 60th anniversary of the start of their excavation. The excavation of Lullingstone Roman Villa began in 1949 and those who worked on the original dig got together at the site in Lullingstone Lane, Eynsford, for a celebratory party. More. Labels: dig, roman empire, united kingdom |
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| Tuesday, November 03, 2009 |
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Exclusive: Scots metal detector man finds 2000-year-old lost treasure trove worth £1m |
| A MAN with a metal detector has found ancient treasure worth more than £1million. The amateur enthusiast discovered four Iron Age gold neckbands in a field. He now stands to net a fortune. More. Labels: dig, roman empire, united kingdom |
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Schoolboy Tourist Finds Ancient Underwater Ruins Off Montenegro Coast |
| Terra firma poses enough problems for archaeologists, but excavating under the sea poses some serious challenges. Underwater archaeologists have to contend with tumultuous tides, poor visibility, and rapidly-changing conditions. More. Labels: dig, greece, roman empire |
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| Monday, November 02, 2009 |
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Lost ancient temple in Mediterranean Sea points to underwater ‘city’ |
| LONDON - A British holidaymaker has uncovered what is believed to be a lost, ancient temple, which could be evidence of a submerged city dating back to 2nd century BC, while snorkelling in the Mediterranean. More. Labels: dig, greece, roman empire |
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Roman skeleton examined |
| EXPERTS are examining a Roman skeleton discovered in an excavation dig in Weston. Forensic archaeologists at a specialist centre in York are testing the bones to attempt to identify when they date back to. More. Labels: dig, grave, roman empire, united kingdom |
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Roman-era cemeteries found in West Bank |
| Bethlehem, November 2 : Palestinian tourism and antiquities police has uncovered Roman-era cemeteries in the town of Halhul, north of Hebron, West Bank. More. Labels: dig, grave, israel, roman empire |
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Roman-era cemetery uncovered near Hebron |
| Hebron – Ma'an – Palestinian tourism and antiquities police uncovered Roman-era cemeteries in the town of Halhul, north of Hebron, on Thursday, according to the department's media office. More. Labels: dig, grave, israel, roman empire |
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| Friday, October 30, 2009 |
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The Romans in Staffordshire |
| Many coins, bits of broken pottery, glass and metal were found by archaeologists in Rocester, Stoke-on-Trent and other sites in Staffordshire. Believe it or not, they help us to understand the way people lived in our area in Roman times. More. Labels: dig, roman empire, united kingdom |
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| Thursday, October 29, 2009 |
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British holidaymaker discovers lost underwater 'city' |
| Michael Le Quesne, 16, was swimming off a popular beach in Montenegro with his parents and his ten-year-old sister Teodora when he spotted an odd looking 'stone' at a depth of around two metres. More. Labels: dig, greece, roman empire |
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| Wednesday, October 28, 2009 |
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Curses of Caesarea |
| More than 50 Roman-era curse tablets have been found in a well at the ruins of King Herod's palace at Caesarea Maritima. More. Labels: dig, israel, roman empire |
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Burial Jars Dating Back to Third Century Found in Palmyra |
| The Syrian and Japanese Archaeological Expedition uncovered 13 individual graves during their work at the private burial chamber number 129 located near the Northern defensive wall of the ancient city of Palmyra. More. Labels: dig, grave, palmyra, roman empire |
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Une ferme antique à Fleurieux-sur-l'Arbresle |
| Le décapage de l'emprise sur 4 600 m2 qui se situe sur l'antenne autoroutière de l'Arbresle (entre la RN7 et la bifurcation autoroutière de Fleurieux-sur-l'Arbresle), a permis la mise au jour d'un établissement rural daté du Haut-Empire soit entre le Ier siècle avant notre ère et le IIIe siècle de notre ère. Plus. Labels: dig, france, roman empire |
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| Tuesday, October 27, 2009 |
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Ancient auditorium in Rome unveiled |
| Archaeologists on Wednesday unveiled the remains of an ancient auditorium where scholars, politicians and poets held debates and lectures, a site discovered during excavations of a bustling downtown piazza in preparation for a new subway line. More. Labels: dig, hadrian, roman empire, rome |
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2000 yr old Underground Chamber Found--Early Christian Refuge? |
| A 2,000-year-old underground chamber has been discovered in Israel's Jordan Valley. The largest human-made cave in Israel, the 1-acre (0.4-hectare) space is thought to have begun as a quarry. In subsequent centuries it may have served as a monastery, hideout for persecuted Christians, or Roman army base, experts say. More. Labels: christianity, dig, israel, roman empire |
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Vox Populi |
| A funerary inscription found in present-day Tunisia honors a Roman provincial gentleman who lived in the third to early fourth century A.D.: "That distinguished physician Marcellus lies here. He lived about 33 years, but when he got everything ready to win praise by putting on games, on the third day before the games, burnt up by powerful fever, he ended his days and died." More. Labels: dig, roman empire, tunisia |
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FOLD&R Italy Series * * * |
| FOLD&R is an archaeological journal published since 2004 by the International Association for Classical Archaeology in collaboration with the Italian Ministry for Cultural Heritage and Activities. French and Italian. More. Labels: Archaeology, dig, roman empire, scholar |
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| Monday, October 26, 2009 |
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Roman ship sheds light on defenses |
| Dutch archaeologists have discovered a Roman cargo ship equipped with oars, a unique find that they say explains how imperial Rome defended itself on its northern frontiers. More. Labels: boat, dig, netherlands, roman empire |
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Ancient Amphitheatre Uncovered |
| Following two years of excavation a team, lead by Professor Simon Keay of the University of Southampton, has uncovered the remains of an amphitheatre at Portus. More. Labels: amphiteatre, dig, italy, roman empire |
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Archaeologists uncover ancient Roman bath in Syria |
| Archaeological excavations at the northern part of Iz al-Din al-Qassam School near the ancient Roman Theater uncovered a Roman bath of 725 square meters including many platforms in Jableh city near Lattakia in Syria. More. Labels: dig, roman empire, syria |
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| Friday, October 23, 2009 |
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Roman Temple Discovered in Tuscany |
| One of the advantages of having a blog is that you don't have to worry about advertising space and you can blow pictures up as large as you'd like. More. Labels: dig, italy, roman empire, temple |
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York University Dig Turns up Fourth Roman Skeleton |
| A fourth skeleton has been unearthed at the site of York University's proposed new campus at Heslington East, 3.5 km outside the city of York. More. Labels: dig, grave, roman empire, united kingdom |
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Hadrian's amphitheater is one discovery made while building Rome transit line. |
| For years now, the frustrated citizens of modern Rome have struggled with clogged traffic as they await the construction of a new subway line through the heart of the city, the Metro C. But instead of futuristic tunneling and construction, all they have seen since 2006 are shifting archaeological excavations, cordoned off with "Metro C-Archeological Investigation" banners that pop up monthly in different areas of the city. More. Labels: dig, hadrian, italy, roman empire |
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Roman Venice Discovered |
| Thousands of planes leave Venice's Marco Polo Airport every year, flying north over corn and soybean fields before turning out over the Adriatic Sea. But until a University of Padua geology team combined aerial photographs, satellite images, and a digital terrain model of the area seven miles from the airport, no one had seen Altinum, an ancient Roman city that lies only five feet below the surface. More. Labels: altinum, dig, italy, roman empire |
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Italy: Roman temple discovered in Tuscany |
| A Roman temple dating from the fourth century AD was discovered inside the Maremma Park, located in the central Italian region of Tuscany. The rectangular-shaped temple was found by a group of archaeologists after three months of work about three kilometres from the beach of Marina di Alberese, in the province of Grosseto. More. Labels: dig, italy, roman empire, temple |
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Hadrian's Athenaeum latest "Metro" discovery in Rome |
| Following a grand stairway made with sheets of granite andantique yellow marble, Archaeologists trying to locate a relatively "sterile" area of the Piazza Venezia to construct a subway station for the new Metro C line in Rome have uncovered what they think is Emperor Hadrian's "Athenaeum" -- an auditorium ancient writers say he built at his own expense on his return from Palestine around A.D. 135. More. Labels: dig, hadrian, italy, roman empire, rome |
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| Thursday, October 22, 2009 |
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Archaeological Discoveries: Byzantine Clay Lamps & Glass Kohl Jars Uncovered in Syria |
| Syria, The excavations of the Syrian-Polish Joint Expedition during 2009 in the site of Horta, 15 kilometers north of the ancient city of Apamea in Hama, uncovered a number of clay lamps and glass kohl jars dating back to the Roman and Byzantine periods. More. Labels: dig, roman empire, syria |
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Des archéologues dévoilent un auditorium antique à Rome |
| Des archéologues ont dévoilé, mercredi, les restes d'un auditorium antique où des érudits, des hommes politiques et des poètes participaient à des débats et donnaient des cours. Plus. Labels: dig, italy, roman empire, rome |
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"Hadrian's Auditorium" Found in Rome |
| Archaeologists on Wednesday unveiled the remains of an ancient auditorium where scholars, politicians and poets held debates and lectures, a site discovered during excavations of a bustling downtown piazza in preparation for a new subway line. More. Labels: dig, hadrian, italy, roman empire, rome |
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Archaeologists discover fourth set of human remains at University of York dig |
| ARCHAEOLOGISTS have discovered what they believe to be a Roman skeleton during excavations at the University of York. More. Labels: dig, grave, roman empire, united kingdom |
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Ancient artefacts and human remains found between Rudston and Boynton East Yorkshire |
| Ancient human remains have been unearthed during an archaeological dig at the Caythorpe Gas Storage site between Rudston and Boynton. Five human burials have been recovered by experts. More. Labels: dig, grave, roman empire, united kingdom |
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Italy: Roman temple discovered in Tuscany |
| A Roman temple dating from the fourth century AD was discovered inside the Maremma Park, located in the central Italian region of Tuscany. The rectangular-shaped temple was found by a group of archaeologists after three months of work about three kilometres from the beach of Marina di Alberese, in the province of Grosseto. More. Labels: dig, italy, roman empire, temple |
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Emperor Hadrian's auditorium found in Rome subway dig |
| ROME–Archaeologists on Wednesday unveiled the remains of an ancient auditorium where scholars, politicians and poets held debates and lectures, a site discovered during excavations of a bustling downtown piazza in preparation for a new subway line. More. Labels: dig, hadrian, italy, roman empire, rome |
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| Wednesday, October 21, 2009 |
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Community dig unearths skeleton at Heslington East |
| Archaeologists have discovered another skeleton during excavations on the site of the University of York’s campus expansion at Heslington East. More. Labels: dig, grave, roman empire, united states |
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Sanisera: The Roman City and Necropolis Dig |
| The Ecomuseum of the Cape of Cavalleria in Menorca, Spain, has scheduled for 2010, the excavation of Sanisera: The Roman City and Necropolis. More. Labels: dig, roman empire, spain |
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Bet Shean largest Roman archeological dig in world |
| Short video of the the town of Bet She'an, site of spectacular archaeological remains. More. Labels: dig, israel, roman empire, video |
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| Tuesday, October 20, 2009 |
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Archaeological Discoveries: Trajan Palace, Headquarters of Archbishop * * * |
| The French Archaeological Team headed by Jean-Marie Dentez and Robert Marie Blanc ended its excavation works for the recent archeological season in Bosra, Daraa, southern Syria. More. Labels: dig, roman empire, syria, trajan |
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The Role of Integrated Geophysical SurveyMethodsinthe Assessment of Archaeological Landscapes * * * |
| The regular application of geophysical,geochemical and topographical survey techniques to evaluate archaeological sites is well established as a method forlocating,defining and mapping buried archaeological materials. More. Labels: Archaeology, dig, italy, roman empire, scholar |
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Digs to unearth mining heritage |
| A major archaeological research project aimed at uncovering the mining heritage of part of Cumbria is under way. More. Labels: dig, italy, roman empire |
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| Monday, October 19, 2009 |
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A Yenikapi, une fabuleuse flottille antique |
| Depuis 2004, des fouilles ont exhumé l’ancien port de Théodose et 34 navires pratiquement intacts datant de plus d’un millénaire. Plus. Labels: boat, dig, roman empire, turkey |
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Archéologie : sous la place Mariéjol... un bar ! |
| Ils ont creusé à la pioche, à la truelle et même au bulldozer ! Tout cela pour découvrir les éventuels trésors, cachés sous les pavés de la place Mariéjol. À l'issue de la campagne, les membres de l'institut national de recherches archéologiques préventives (INRAP) quittent aujourd'hui les lieux, emportant avec eux des vestiges attestant du riche passé d'Antipolis. Plus. Labels: dig, france, roman empire |
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The Footprints of the Builders of the Lod Mosaic were Exposed |
| Step by step, piece by piece, the conservation experts of the Israel Antiquities Authority detached the Lod mosaic from the ground and transferred it to the IAA conservation laboratories in Jerusalem. More. Labels: dig, israel, mosaic, roman empire |
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Will preservation of ancient Roman road destroy the Western Wall? |
| One of the country's leading archaeologists has publicly condemned the Israel Antiquities Authority's failure to object to a plan to construct a building over a site in the Western Wall plaza where a well-preserved ancient Roman road was recently excavated. More. Labels: dig, israel, road, roman empire |
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U of S student takes working holiday in Spain |
| For most people, spending a hot summer month sifting through dirt in Spain is no vacation — but for University of Saskatchewan archaeology student Landon Perlett, it was the working vacation of his dreams. In his final year of forensic archaeology, Perlett was looking to get some hands-on experience during the summer. More. Labels: dig, roman empire, spain |
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Les Martres-d'Artière du Néolithique à la période gallo-romaine |
| près un diagnostic archéologique réalisé sur près de 25 ha dans une carrière de granulats, une fouille a eu lieu en 2008 sur une surface de 7 ha. Trois occupations humaines y ont été identifiées : un village néolithique (5000 avant notre ère), des vestiges de l'âge du Bronze (1350 à 800 avant notre ère) et une vaste villa antique (IIe-IVe siècles de notre ère). Plus. Labels: dig, france, roman empire |
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| Friday, October 16, 2009 |
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Fouilles archéologiques de Trégueux |
| Sur le tracé de la future rocade de déplacements briochine, les vestiges d'une ville gauloise ont été découverts en 2008, suite au diagnostic préalable aux travaux. Un site majeur daté de l'Age du fer, au 1er siècle avant J.C. qui fait actuellement l'objet d'une fouille préventive. Plus. Labels: dig, france, roman empire |
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Le bitume passera bientôt par là |
| Un temple gallo-romain datant d'il y a presque 2 000 ans a été découvert sur la plaine derrière le cimetière. Les archéologues du Département disposent encore de quelques semaines pour en savoir plus sur le site. Plus. Labels: dig, france, roman empire |
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La villa de Quintus Iulius Primus ASPIRAN (Hérault) * * * |
| a villa gallo-romaine de Saint-Bézard est un établissement vinicole antique situé sur la commune d'Aspiran dans la moyenne vallée de l'Hérault. C'est à la suite de travaux agricoles que G.Combarnous découvrit le site dans les années 1950. P.-Y.Genty y fit des sondages en 1978 et depuis 2006 une fouille programmée du site est dirigée par S.Mauné (CNRS) et B.Durand. Plus. Labels: dig, france, roman empire |
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Roman Bath Dating Back to the Hellenistic Era Unearthed in Jableh |
| Lattakia, Syrian Coast (SANA) – Archaeological excavations at the northern part of Iz al-Din al-Qassam School near the ancient Roman Theater uncovered a Roman bath of 725 square meters including many platforms. More. Labels: dig, roman empire, syria |
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Gabii Project: 2010 staff recruitment |
| The Gabii Project is an international archaeological initiative focused on the excavation and research of the ancient Latin city of Gabii located 18 km east of Rome, Italy. After two seasons of survey and study, a 5-year campaign of excavations began in June 2009 under the direction of Professor Nicola Terrenato of the University of Michigan. More. Labels: Archaeology, dig, italy, roman empire |
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The Amphitheater at Portus |
| CNN is publicizing the recent discovery of the amphitheater at Portus by the University of South Hampton. In addition to an online article, there is also a video (below). I was surprised to see a colleague of mine, Christina Triantafillou, interviewed while excavating at the site. More. Labels: dig, italy, roman empire |
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Archeological discovery sheds light on Roman Jerusalem |
| A large structure from the Roman period has been discovered in City of David in Jerusalem, the first of its kind to be found in Israel. More. Labels: dig, israel, roman empire |
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| Thursday, October 15, 2009 |
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Petrified Footprints Suggest Romans Used Children to Make the Lod Mosaic |
| Footprints left by the artists and workers who made the largest and most beautiful Roman-era mosaic in Israel 1,700 years ago have been discovered in the plaster underneath the mosaic. More. Labels: dig, lybia, mosaic, roman empire |
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Ancient Artisans' Footprints Discovered Beneath Lod Mosaic |
| The ancient footprints of the artisans who built a stunning 1,700-year-old mosaic floor in Lod were discovered recently, when conservators from the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) were in the process of detaching the huge work of art from the ground. More. Labels: dig, lybia, mosaic, roman empire |
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Search the LAARC Online Catalogue * * * |
| The London Archaeological Archive and Research Centre (LAARC) holds summary information on over 7500 sites or projects that have taken place in Greater London over the past 100 years, and the archives for more than 3000 of these sites/projects. More. Labels: dig, roman empire, scholar, united kingdom |
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Voices from Jerusalem: Archeology and National Claims in Jerusalem |
| The film Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull -- the fourth in the Indiana Jones series--portrays an archaeologist who seeks to return a crystal skull of great importance to the place where it was found. More. Labels: Archaeology, dig, israel, jerusalem, roman empire |
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1,700-year-old footprints discovered under Lod mosaic |
| The ancient footprints of the artisans who built a 1,700-year-old mosaic floor in the city of Lod was discovered recently by the Israel Antiquities Authority. More. Labels: dig, lybia, mosaic, roman empire |
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| Wednesday, October 14, 2009 |
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Volunteers offered chance to excavate Chichester's Roman trenches |
| Volunteers are being offered a chance to excavate Roman trenches at Chichester's Westgate Fields this month. More. Labels: dig, roman empire, united kingdom |
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U of S student takes working holiday in Spain |
| For most people, spending a hot summer month sifting through dirt in Spain is no vacation — but for University of Saskatchewan archaeology student Landon Perlett, it was the working vacation of his dreams. More. Labels: dig, roman empire, spain |
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Une vigne gallo-romaine à Gevrey-Chambertin |
| Gevrey-Chambertin, à 12 km de Dijon, est célèbre dans le monde pour ses vins de Bourgogne. La viticulture y remonterait à l'époque gallo-romaine. Plus. Labels: dig, food, france, roman empire |
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| Tuesday, October 13, 2009 |
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Temple built for Greek goddess of divine retribution unearthed in Turkey |
| Archaeologists have found traces of a temple built for the Greek goddess of divine retribution, Nemesis, during excavations in the ancient city of Agora in the Aegean port city of Izmir in Turkey. More. Labels: dig, roman empire, temple, turkey |
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Roman Romps and Rotations |
| Archaeologists in Rome have made an interesting discovery. They think they may have unearthed the site of a Roman rotating dining room – renowned for being one of Emperor Nero’s more fantastic and extravagant architectural feats! More. Labels: dig, nero, roman empire, rome |
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Professor receives grant for archeological dig |
| Eric Cline, chair of the department of classical and Semitic languages and literatures, received a $15,000 grant from National Geographic this month for a potential dig in Israel this winter. More. Labels: dig, israel, roman empire, united states |
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Hameau gaulois et villa romaine à Ville-Saint-Jacques |
| Le potentiel archéologique de la confluence de la Seine et de l'Yonne, en Seine-et-Marne, a été étudié par des bénévoles de Montereau et de Bray-sur-Seine puis, à partir de 1978, par les services de l'État en partenariat avec le département et les exploitants de granulats. Plus. Labels: dig, france, roman empire |
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| Monday, October 12, 2009 |
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The Site of Bir Madhkur |
| Approximately 10 km northwest of Petra, Bir Madhkur lies in the foothills of the esh-Shera mountain range along the eastern border of Wadi Araba (see map). The most prominent feature at Bir Madhkur is the large fort with four corner towers (quadriburgium), which measures just over 30 × 30 m. More. Labels: dig, jordan, roman empire |
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Propriano renoue avec son passé de cité antique |
| Propriano qui comptait fêter ses 150 ans au printemps prochain vient de prendre un sacré coup de vieux ! La réalisation d'un projet immobilier de 60 logements, quartier Quatrina, a en effet permis la mise au jour d'un site exceptionnel daté de l'Antiquité tardive et dont l'activité a vraisemblablement perduré jusqu'au début de l'ère chrétienne. Plus. Labels: dig, france, preservation, roman empire |
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The hole truth |
| ARCHAEOLOGISTS spent most of September investigating tomb sites in Herm and have come up with some interesting discoveries. More. Labels: dig, roman empire, united kingdom |
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| Friday, October 09, 2009 |
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Roman Wall Painting Point to Tomb Site of Biblical King Herod |
| Israeli archaeologists excavating what they believe is the tomb of biblical King Herod said they have unearthed lavish Roman-style wall paintings of a kind previously unseen in the Middle East and signs of a regal two-story mausoleum, bolstering their conviction that the Jewish monarch was buried here. More. Labels: dig, grave, israel, roman empire |
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Australia SBS TV Releases Film on Treasure Hunting in Bulgaria * * * |
| "Plundering the Past" focuses on the ancient Roman town of Ratiaria located on the Danube River in northeast Bulgaria, which was one of the six arsenal towns in the Roman Empire during the height of its power under Emperor Trajan (98 AD - 117 AD). Video here. Labels: bulgaria, dig, roman empire, ruin |
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Une villa gallo-romaine à Ploufragan |
| A l'occasion d'un diagnostic archéologique sur l'emprise de la future rocade de l'agglomération briochine, en mars 2007, une équipe de l'Institut national de recherches archéologiques préventives a découvert les vestiges d'une grande villa, sur la commune de Ploufragan. Plus. Labels: dig, france, roman empire |
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La nécropole antique de Mezzana |
| La Collectivité territoriale de Corse a démarré en 2006 la construction de la voie nouvelle Borgo-Vescovato. Les travaux consistent à réaliser sur 9,3 km une route à 2x2 voies déviant les communes de Borgo, Lucciana et Vescovato. Plus. Labels: dig, france, roman empire |
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| Thursday, October 08, 2009 |
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Roman Shipwreck off Coast of Cyprus was Carrying French Wine |
| A second century AD Roman shipwreck with a cargo of 130 amphorae containing wine and possibly also olive oil has been the subject of an underwater archaeological survey off the eastern coast of Cyprus. More. Labels: boat, dig, greece, roman empire |
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Archaeological Digs 2009/2010 |
| Here are the best listings online with links to detailed information about archaeological digs and field school opportunities for 2009 and 2010, and see the specially featured digs by scrolling below. Return regularly, as the lists continue to expand with new opportunities: More. Labels: dig, roman empire |
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Tomb wader |
| ARCHAEOLOGISTS are to turn an ancient Roman tomb into an underwater museum for divers. The stone coffin - which dates back more than 2000 years to 4AD - will remain underwater off the coast of Silba Island, Croatia. More. Labels: dig, grave, roman empire |
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| Wednesday, October 07, 2009 |
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INRAP * * * |
| Created in 2002 by the Law on Preventive Archaeology, INRAP ensures the detection and study of the archaeological heritage affected by development and infrastructural works. It undertakes the study of these finds, disseminates the research results within the scientific community and contributes to spread the knowledge of archaeology to the general public. More. Labels: dig, france, roman empire |
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Dig Days- Dreaming of Cleopatra * * * |
| When I was 16 years old I attended the Faculty of Art's Greek and Roman Department at the University of Alexandria. During my first year I asked Fawzi El-Fakharoni, professor of Greek and Roman archaeology, about the tomb of Cleopatra. Laughing, he asked me why I had not enquired about the tomb of Alexander the Great since he knew of its location. More. Labels: cleopatra, dig, egypt, grave, roman empire |
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Large Cache of Coins from Historic Bar-Kokhba Revolt Uncovered |
| The largest cache of rare coins ever found in a scientific excavation from the period of the Bar-Kokhba revolt of the Jews against the Romans has been discovered in a cave by researchers from the Hebrew University and Bar-Ilan University. More. Labels: coin, dig, israel, roman empire, war |
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| Tuesday, October 06, 2009 |
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Amateur discoveries that illuminate the past go on display |
| Hundreds of artefacts uncovered by amateur archaeologists, metal-detector enthusiasts, gardeners, farmers, builders and walkers have gone on display in London. More. Labels: dig, museum, roman empire, united kingdom |
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Ancient synagogue unearthed in Turkey |
| The remains of an ancient synagogue have been revealed in an archeological dig in Turkey. The ruins, estimated to be at least 1,500 years old, were unearthed by a team of archeologists from Akdeniz University in September and new artifacts are being discovered daily. More. Labels: dig, religion, roman empire, turkey |
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The Transition to Late Antiquity |
| Large-scale excavations at Dichin, an early Byzantine Fortress, and intensive field survey in north central Bulgaria. The aim of this research programme (1996-2002) has been to investigate the character of the countryside on the Lower Danube during Late Antiquity. More. Labels: bulgaria, byzantine, dig, roman empire |
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Archaeologists uncover coin cache in Israel |
| The largest cache of rare coins ever found in a scientific excavation from the period of the Bar-Kokhba revolt of the Jews against the Romans has been discovered in a cave by researchers from the Hebrew University and Bar-Ilan University. More. Labels: coin, dig, israel, roman empire |
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| Monday, October 05, 2009 |
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Liban: découverte de fresques et de tombeaux romains dans une grotte |
| Des archéologues japonais ont découvert lundi dans le sud du Liban une grotte aux parois recouvertes de fresques datant de l'époque romaine et contenant des sépultures, a déclaré à l'AFP un responsable supervisant les fouilles. Plus. Labels: dig, grave, lebanon, roman empire |
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Roman tombs found in south Lebanon cave |
| Japanese archaeologists discovered a cave containing frescoed Roman tombs in southern Lebanon's ancient coastal city of Tyre on Monday, an official overseeing the excavation said. More. Labels: dig, grave, lebanon, roman empire |
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Romans had a taste for French wine |
| The survey of a Roman shipwreck dating back to the 2nd century AD has revealed the presence of over 130 ceramic jars, likely to have been carrying wine or oil, which indicates that the Romans may have liked French wine. More. Labels: boat, dig, italy, roman empire |
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Evidence of Roman settlement in Weston revealed |
| A SKELETON, coins and a home dating back nearly 2,000 years - archaeologists have uncovered the first clear evidence of a Roman settlement in Weston. Excavators have found what they believe to be the first Roman dwelling in the town during a six-week site dig at Weston College's Knightstone campus. More. Labels: dig, roman empire, united kingdom |
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Portus Project Objectives |
| The Portus Project, directed by Simon Keay with Graeme Earl (University of Southampton) and Martin Millett (University of Cambridge), aims to answer major research questions about Portus, the port of imperial Rome. More. Labels: dig, roman empire, rome |
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| Saturday, October 03, 2009 |
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Archaeologists sinking their teeth into research |
| ARCHAEOLOGISTS have studied tooth enamel to shed more light on the residents of Winchester nearly 2,000 years ago. Researchers have discovered that the city, then called Venta Belgarum, was a diverse and multicultural community in late Roman times. More. Labels: dig, roman empire, united kingdom |
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| Friday, October 02, 2009 |
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Interview: Simon Keay Explains why Portus is as Important as Stonehenge |
| The discovery of a unique amphitheatre and other structures at Rome's ancient maritime port is putting the archaeological site of Portus on the map. More. Labels: dig, italy, roman empire, rome |
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Experts hold summit to unravel mystery of rebel Roman fortress in Norfolk |
| Last week (June 25 2009) a summit was held at the University of Nottingham to discuss new revelations on the mysterious Norfolk town of Caistor St Edmund. More. Labels: dig, roman empire, united kingdom |
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