Ancient history news

Here are some recent news articles and discoveries related to ancient history:

Archaeology

  1. Ancient City Discovered in Jordan: Archaeologists have discovered the remains of an ancient city in Jordan, dating back to the 6th century BC. The city, known as Umm el-Jimal, was once a major center of trade and commerce in the region. (Source: The Guardian)
  2. Roman Mosaic Uncovered in Israel: A team of archaeologists has uncovered a stunning Roman mosaic in Israel, dating back to the 3rd century AD. The mosaic, which depicts scenes from mythology and everyday life, is one of the most well-preserved in the region. (Source: Haaretz)
  3. Ancient Egyptian Tomb Discovered: Archaeologists have discovered a previously unknown tomb in Egypt, dating back to the New Kingdom period (around 1550-1069 BC). The tomb, which is believed to belong to a high-ranking official, contains several well-preserved mummies and artifacts. (Source: CNN)

History

  1. New Evidence Suggests Ancient Greeks May Have Visited North America: A team of researchers has discovered evidence that suggests the ancient Greeks may have visited North America thousands of years before Christopher Columbus. The discovery was made on the coast of Canada, where archaeologists found a Greek-style pottery fragment. (Source: The Telegraph)
  2. Ancient Mesopotamian City Found in Iraq: Archaeologists have discovered the remains of an ancient city in Iraq, dating back to the 3rd millennium BC. The city, known as Eridu, was once a major center of trade and culture in the region. (Source: Al Jazeera)
  3. New Study Reveals Ancient Roman Empire's Economic Decline: A team of economists has conducted a new study on the ancient Roman Empire's economy, revealing that the empire's decline was caused by a combination of factors, including over-exploitation of resources and climate change. (Source: The Economist)

Museums and Exhibitions

  1. New Exhibition on Ancient Egyptian Mummies Opens in London: A new exhibition on ancient Egyptian mummies has opened at the British Museum in London, featuring several well-preserved mummies and artifacts from the British Museum's collection. (Source: The Guardian)
  2. Ancient Greek Art Exhibition Opens in New York: A new exhibition on ancient Greek art has opened at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, featuring several iconic works of art from ancient Greece. (Source: The New York Times)
  3. New Exhibition on Ancient Mesopotamia Opens in Paris: A new exhibition on ancient Mesopotamia has opened at the Louvre Museum in Paris, featuring several artifacts from the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia. (Source: Le Monde)

I hope you find these news articles and discoveries interesting!