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January 10, 2024

The Mysterious House of Hercules in Karaftu Caves, Iran

Set in the side of a large cliff in Iran, the Caves of Karaftu are a magnificent spectacle formed by both nature and human activity over […]
December 24, 2023

This 2,300-year-old mosaic made of shells and coral has just been found buried under Rome

A five-year dig into the side of Rome’s Palatine Hill yielded treasure last week when archaeologists discovered a deluxe banquet room dating from around the first […]
December 21, 2023

Ancient Scythians Made Leather From Human Skin, Findings Reveal

Scythians, an ancient group of nomadic people from as early as the ninth century BCE, have left us with only a bit of information about how […]
December 16, 2023

Ancient Roman Home With Stunning Mosaic Uncovered in Italy

In a recent discovery near Rome’s famous Colosseum, archaeologists have revealed an extravagant Roman house with an extraordinary mosaic. According to Italy’s culture ministry, the remarkable […]
December 2, 2023

East Roman and Sasanian Empires: Nature and Causes of Conflict?

The Circle for Late Antique and Medieval Studies is pleased to present a panel discussion on Roman-Sasanian relations in late antique and medieval studies, featuring illustrious […]
November 25, 2023

Ancient Assyrian Relics Emerge from Northern Iraq

In an exciting turn of events, Italian archaeologists, together with Iraqi counterparts, have brought to light invaluable Assyrian relics in Nineveh, Iraq. This significant discovery, announced […]
November 15, 2023

Online Lectures in Honor of Amélie Kuhrt

London Centre for the Ancient Near East Seminar Series Autumn 2023 ACHAEMENIDS AND SELEUCIDS In honour of the work of Amélie Kuhrt Convened by Lindsay Allen […]
November 2, 2023

Online Lecture of “Perfect Strangers: Babylonians and Elamites at the Crossroads of Language and Writing in the Sukkalmah Period” by Katrien De Graef

Join us on Nov 3 at 18.00 CET for “Perfect Strangers: Babylonians and Elamites at the Crossroads of Language and Writing” by Katrien De Graef of […]
October 26, 2023

Ancient Assyrian Deity Statue Uncovered in Iraq

In a recent announcement from the The Iraqi State Board of Antiquities and Heritage (SBAH), archaeologists have successfully unearthed a remarkable ancient Assyrian deity statue known […]