Discovered in 1939, it stunned historians with its 7th-century ship burial, filled with golden treasures, finely wrought weapons, and an iconic helmet that has become a symbol of Anglo-Saxon power.

Archaeologists have unearthed a remarkable hoard of gold coins thought to be more than 2,000 years old in an ancient Greek city. The coins—likely dated to the 5th century B.C.—were found ...

During a 2022 raid at an address in France, the authorities seized a total of 8,597 coins from 6th century Anatolia. The coins were found hidden in boxes in different parts of the house.

What was life like some 8,000–9,000 years ago for the people on the East Mound at Çatalhöyük, an important Neolithic ...

The building sprawls over a quarter of an acre (850 square meters), making it the first — and largest — observatory building of the sixth century BCE, according to investigators.

In the 6th century BC, the Near East was dominated by three powerful kingdoms: the Median Empire of Astyages, the Neo-Babylonian Empire of Nebuchadnezzar II, and the Lydian Kingdom of Croesus.These ...

Its masterpieces include the ancient Hippodrome of Constantine, the 6th-century Hagia Sophia and the 16th-century Süleymaniye Mosque, all now under threat from population pressure, ... Strategically ...

A Norwegian out walking on doctors’ advice unearthed rare 6th-century gold jewelry using a newly bought metal detector, a discovery archaeologists said on Thursday was Norway’s “gold find of ...

Archaeologists at Sutton Hoo, a 1,400-year-old boat burial in England, have discovered pieces of a broken bucket from the Byzantine Empire.

Discover the world's oldest coins, dating back to the 7th century BCE. These ancient currencies showcase unique symbols representing cultural, religious, and economic significance, offering ...

Ottoman Empire castles, a church and Roman bridge from the 3rd century, early evidence of bureaucracy, a stunning mountaintop burial site – Anatolia is history brought to life.