2,400-year-old puppets discovered atop pyramid in El Salvador
In San Isidro, El Salvador, archaeologists have unearthed a stunning set of 2,400-year-old ceramic puppets atop a pyramidal structure. These findings shed new light on ancient public rituals and cultural exchanges in Central America...
More information: https://archaeologymag.com/2025/03/puppets-atop-pyramid-in-el-salvador/
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Given what's going on in the world, this is perfect for today's #findsfriday. Those who are responsible for the current state of affairs may feel addressed.
Hand of a gilded bronze statue of an Roman emperor.
From Kempten, 1st to 3rd c. AD
On display at Archäologische Staatssammlung
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#archaeology #RomanArchaeology
Open letter from over 250 archaeologists and cultural heritage professionals calling on the World Archaeological Congress to join the Palestinian-led academic boycott of Israel in response to "Israel's crimes against Palestinians, including its genocide in Gaza and its underlying apartheid regime" and "targeted destruction of Palestinian cultural heritage":
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hcOph2RXz4ywD83G_8uxOueGNM_lsLdl/view?usp=drive_link
Sign here (before 18 March):
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_DsVRpSR4dAfnHcKSb0G0misVwmR1SYXzVANzKd3F9c/viewform?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaA6La379pYpnFFjVezfjFD-AqY62ulISDRRXDS6rZaAJuQ5WMny1TNEt8_aem_iVg_gy4fpOhAW-6p7cA8hg&edit_requested=true
I got an email from “Tomb of the Eagles”, and my first thought was “Wow, that's the most metal spammer name EVER”, but then I remembered that I'd backed a crowdfunding project to restore a Neolithic site in Orkney.
This is the project, by the way, for anyone who's interested:
This charming red marble hippo was part of a fountain that stood in a #Roman garden. The water was led from the front left leg to the mouth
From Rome, dating 2nd century AD.
On display at Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek.
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In #archaeology we love *analytical* machine learning applications, like the ones that can search through aerial photographs for something we're interested in, or make a charred scroll legible.
But we mostly hate *generative* applications, like LLMs and prompt-based image generators. Because they debase scientific knowledge with their hallucinations, and undermine skilled writing and painting.
Roman 'voodoo doll' from Eining: Hand-modeled clay figurines with puncture holes are commonly referred to as 'voodoo dolls'. Archaeological and epigraphic evidence indicates that these figurines were pierced with nails or needles by individuals attempting to influence or harm a person.
Dating 2nd/3rd century AD.
On display at Archäologische Staatssammlung München
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A rare find in Şanlıurfa! 
Authorities seized an embroidered python skin, believed to be of Medieval Egyptian origin. The intricate carvings offer insights into the era's belief system. This unique artifact sheds light on ancient Egyptian culture & religious practices.
More: https://ancientist.com/2025/02/14/medieval-egyptian-origin-embroidered-python-skin-seized-in-sanliurfa/ #archaeology #egypt #artifact #history #newz
Medieval Blacksmithing Workshop Uncovered in Southern France https://www.medievalists.net/2025/03/medieval-blacksmithing-workshop-uncovered-in-southern-france/ #archaeology #France #blacksmithing
Mystery of Jersey’s huge iron age hoard may have been solved - https://www.theguardian.com/science/2025/mar/11/mystery-iron-age-hoard-jersey-solved "Archaeologists identify a possible Celtic settlement on the island and believe the trove was hurriedly transported there" #archaeology
Eye inlays from an Egyptian coffin. The frame is made of bronze, the eye of calcite and obsidian. Dating ca 1500-1200 BC.
On display at Staatliches Museum für Ägyptische Kunst.
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The Copt Hill Barrow - a Neolithic burial mound at Houghton-le-Spring, near Sunderland. The barrow is also known as the Seven Sisters due to the seven trees that stood atop it. 
My own. #TombTuesday #Prehistory #Archaeology #Neolithic
A late Neolithic dagger found in the pile dwelling site of the Roseninsel, Bavaria.The blade is made of flint from the Monti Lessini, upper Italy.
Dating 3500 - 2700 BC.
On display at Archäologische Staatssammlung München
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Busy day at Stonehenge as the stones are moved forward one hour
Stonehenge is one of the world's most iconic prehistoric monuments, but did you know that parts of it have been moved in modern times? This fascinating image shows a moment from the 1950s restoration efforts, but with a humorous twist—it almost looks like the stones are being adjusted for daylight saving time! Of course, no one is actually resetting Stonehenge for daylight saving time—but this real historical photo from the 1950s restoration efforts makes it look that way! The Real […]
Medieval Burials and Sheffield’s Lost Castle Win Big at the 2025 Current Archaeology Awards https://www.medievalists.net/2025/03/medieval-burials-and-sheffields-lost-castle-win-big-at-the-2025-current-archaeology-awards/ #archaeology
What it may have looked like some long forgotten autumn evening 800 years ago.
(Note: I carefully placed glow sticks in the windows so as to not disturb the ruin. No fire was used for the effect.)
A #Roman bronze figurine of a dormouse holding a nut (height 2.7 cm).
The edible dormouse was a delicacy in Roman times. It was considered a delicious dish of the rich and a symbol of prosperity.
From Oberstimm, Bavaria, ca. 100 AD.
On display at Archäologische Staatssammlung München. me
A brilliant blog for #IWD from the University of Leicester
#Archaeology #Menstruation #Periods
https://ulasnews.com/2025/03/08/the-archaeology-of-menstruation/
Islamic Silver Unveiled: Geochemical Insights Rewrite History https://www.medievalists.net/2024/03/islamic-silver-unveiled-geochemical-insights-rewrite-history/ #archaeology
