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The discovery of a monumental building and priceless ceramics imported from Greece in excavations at Poseidonia shows for the first time how rich its Greek founders were when establishing the city in Italy in the 6th century B.C.E. Continue reading “Archaeologists Uncover Stunning Town Built by Greeks in Italy 2,500 Years Ago”
Genetic testing of villagers in a remote part of China has shown that nearly two thirds of their DNA is of Caucasian origin, lending support to the theory that they may be descended from a ‘lost legion’ of Roman soldiers. Continue reading “Chinese villagers ‘descended from Roman soldiers’?”
Ancient coins minted during the era of the first Byzantine Empire were found in the excavations of ancient castle ruins in Okinawa, Japan. Continue reading “Ancient coins bearing Roman (“Byzantine”) Emperor Constantine the First found in Japan”
Dual find gives glimpse into how the area near Rosh Ha’Ayin changed due to drought and the spread of Christianity. Continue reading “Archeological dig in central Israel uncovers Byzantine church and 2700-year-old farm”
Byzantine-era coins and unique menorah medallion found by Hebrew University archaeologists at site abutting Southern Wall. Continue reading “Gold treasure trove unearthed at base of Temple Mount, Israel”
Yenikapı excavations that started nearly 10 years ago. A wooden notebook, which was found in a sunken ship is considered the Byzantines’ invention akin to the likes of the modern-day ‘tablet’. Continue reading “Wooden notebook discovered in Byzantine ship at the Yenikapı excavations, Turkey”
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