Iron helmet from 11th century 'Battle of Stamford Bridge' foundOctober 5th, 2009 LONDON - A rusty iron helmet that may be the only surviving relic of the 11th century 'Battle of Stamford Bridge', which was one of the most decisive battles in English history, has been found in Midlands antiques shop. According to a report in the Times, a label on the helmet suggests it was fished out of the River Derwent at Stamford Bridge, where King Harold Godwinson defeated Viking invaders in 1066 before he was beaten by William the Conqueror at Hastings.
Rare silver coins from 11th century discovered in EnglandSeptember 26th, 2009 LONDON - The discovery of four silver coins in Gloucestershire, UK, which date back to 11th century Norman England, has generated considerable excitement among archaeologists. According to a report by BBC News, the coins, found by a metal detector enthusiast, are believed to have been minted in Gloucester in 1073-1076 and represent an unrecorded type of penny.
Ninth century settlements found in QatarSeptember 21st, 2009 DOHA - Archaeologists have found ninth century settlements in northwest Qatar, which remained untouched for centuries under the sands of Murwab. According to a report in The Peninsula, a team of archaeologists is excavating the 1.6 km long and 0.5 km wide site, which is a remarkable village of 220 houses, two forts and two mosques.
Pre Inca citadel found in Zana River's upper basin in PeruSeptember 10th, 2009 LIMA - Peruvian archaeologist Walter Alva has confirmed that a pre-Inca citadel has been found in Zana river's upper basin, between the departments of Lambayeque and Cajamarca in Peru. According to a report in 'Living in Peru', it would be an archaeological complex belonging to the Cajamarca culture, from the early Christian era.
Archaeologists claim discovery of medieval stone castle in EnglandAugust 21st, 2009 LONDON - A team of archaeologists has uncovered what they believe could be remains of the only medieval stone castle in South Northamptonshire, UK. According to a report in the Northampton Chron and Echo newspaper, archaeologists from Northamptonshire made the discovery at The Mount in Alderton, near Towcester, after they picked up where Time Team's archaeologists left off eight years ago.
Jewish temple found in Turkey may date back to 3rd century ADAugust 13th, 2009 ANKARA - Archaeologists have uncovered a centuries-old Jewish temple in Antalya, Turkey, which may date back to the 3rd century AD. According to a report in Today's Zaman, ongoing excavations at the ancient port city of Andriake in Lycia - located in Antalya's Demre district - uncovered the centuries-old Jewish temple.
Archaeologists unearth rare 15th century Valencian pottery in Surrey townAugust 8th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Archaeologists, carrying out excavations at an historic landmark in Woking, Surrey, UK, have unearthed rare Valencian pottery, which date back to between 1450 and 1490. According to a report in getsurrey, teams from Surrey County Council Heritage Enterprise have led the dig at Woking Palace along with Surrey Archaeological Society.
Archaeologists discover nymph sanctuary in Central BulgariaJuly 27th, 2009 SOFIA - A team of archaeologists has found a sanctuary in Central Bulgaria where the nymph cult used to be celebrated in ancient times. According to a report in the Balkan Travellers, the sanctuary was found by archaeologists in the vicinity of the Nicopolis ad Istrum ancient site, located near the town of Veliko Tarnovo in central Bulgaria.
15th century Peruvians sacrificed humans to appease El NinoJuly 16th, 2009 CARACAS - Archaeologists have found evidence that a woman from the Chimu culture was buried alive in the 15th century at the Chan Chan archaeological complex in Peru to ameliorate the various effects of what we today call the El Nino weather phenomenon. "This is the first time that evidence has been found that some people from the epoch were buried alive to prevent, in this case, the actions of El Nino from having effects on the city of mud," said Cristobal Campana from Peru's National Institute of Culture (INC).
Identifying archaeological sites most at risk from climate change along England's coastJuly 9th, 2009 LONDON - A new study is going to determine the archaeological sites along the coast of England which are most at risk from the impacts of climate change. The effects of climate change, including rising sea level and coastal erosion, as well as other factors such as coastal development and shoreline management initiatives, constantly threaten archaeological sites along the coast of England.
Naga ancestral sites dated back to 7th century ADJuly 2nd, 2009 DIMAPUR - In a new research, scientists have chronologically dated five ancestral settlement sites within Nagaland as belonging to the 7th century AD. According to a report in The Morung Express, based on the study of oral tradition and folklore of the tribes of Kohima, Phek, and Mokokchung Districts, five prominent ancient settlement sites considered as important centres of population dispersal were identified.
Ancient tomb found in Machu Picchu archaeological parkJune 18th, 2009 LIMA - Archaeologists at the National Institute of Culture (INC) have found a pre-Inca tomb in the Salapunku archaeological site, located inside the Machu Picchu Archaeological Park in Cusco, southeastern Peru. Resident archaeologist Francisco Huaycaya Quispe said that these remains would belong to a woman from the Quillke culture, an indigenous which flourished before the Inca Empire.
Remains of Roman 'shanty town' uncovered in EnglandMay 8th, 2009 LONDON - Archaeologists have unearthed remains of a large Roman "shanty town" in Teesdale, England, that could shed light on the last days of the occupation of Britain. Excavations carried out in Bowes have revealed significant evidence of an unplanned settlement, called a vicus, which grew up on the outskirts of the Roman fort.
Ancient medieval buildings found beneath Cathedral Square in BritainApril 29th, 2009 LONDON - Archaeologists excavating beneath Cathedral Square in Peterborough, UK, have found the remains of ancient medieval buildings. Up to six archaeologists a day have been working on the site for several weeks in preparation for the main square improvement works, which are being delivered by Opportunity Peterborough and Peterborough City Council.
Nomadic settlements discovered in western IranMarch 20th, 2009 LONDON - An archaeological team has discovered architectural remains and earthenware dating back to Parthian and Sasanian dynasties in western Iran. The findings are part of the first season of archaeological research in Lusteh and Hadi-Abad, according to the Persian service of the Aryan Heritage News Agency (Aria).
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