Archaeologists have uncovered a previously undescribed style of Aboriginal rock art across an 80-mile stretch of northern Australia’s Arnhem Land. A total of 570 paintings were identified, depicting long-extinct creatures and extraordinary relationships between humans and animals.
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A team of archaeologists have discovered the earliest known evidence of artistic expression in the British Isles. Decorated with abstract designs, the fragments of engraved stone were unearthed at Les Varines, Jersey, between 2014 and 2018.
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Egyptian archaeologists have uncovered 30 perfectly preserved mummies in 3,000 year old colourful coffins. The incredible discovery was made last week on the west bank of the river Nile, near Luxor. Continue reading
UNESCO Director General Irina Bokova has condemned the destruction by ISIS of the ancient Assyrian archaeological site of Nimrud in Iraq, describing the act as a war crime.
Bokova was speaking in response to the reports that have today been confirmed by the Iraqi government, that Nimrud had been attacked the day before by “armed extremists using bulldozers”. An Iraqi antiquities official speaking said that the attack started after noon prayers, and that some of the trucks may also have been used to haul away artifacts. Continue reading
