Close

A large and sophisticated thermal bath complex that was believed to have been used by its owner to woo well-heeled guests has been discovered among the ruins of ancient Pompeii. The baths were found during excavations of a home on Via di Nola in Regio IX, a wealthy district of the city before it was destroyed by the AD79 eruption of Mount Vesuvius....

107

Underwater archaeology in Sardinia has uncovered a fascinating discovery: the remains of ancient nuraghi submerged in the waters of the Cabras Lagoon. These megalithic structures, known as nuraghi, are characteristic of Sardinia's prehistoric civilization, which thrived between the Bronze and Iron Ages, roughly between 1500 and 500 BC. The discover...

97

Sicily’s cultural heritage and underwater archaeological sites are becoming more accessible to everyone, including people with visual impairments. The Regional Department of Cultural Heritage in Sicily has launched a pioneering initiative aimed at making its historical treasures accessible to all, regardless of physical ability. The focus is on ens...

249

2024 has been a year of remarkable archaeological discoveries across Italy, shedding new light on the country’s rich historical and cultural heritage. From ancient Roman cities to newly uncovered frescoes and artifacts, these findings are deepening our understanding of Italy's past and its importance in the ancient world. Here are some of the most...

154

Archaeologists in Italy have dug down deeper into a hot spring that was used, over two millennia ago, by the Etruscans as a sacred place to leave their votive offerings. Located at San Casciano dei Bagni, a municipality located about 75 miles northwest of Rome, the spring started being used for votive offerings, or offerings given in hopes of divin...

358

Archaeologists have unearthed an extraordinary collection of ancient treasures at a thermal spa in Tuscany, including bronze snakes, statues, two gold crowns and perfectly preserved eggs. The remarkable finds were discovered at the site of a 2nd century BC springs complex in San Casciano dei Bagni, near Siena in Italy The artefacts had been remarka...

126

A complex investigation and seizure activity carried out by the Carabinieri of the Nucleo Tutela Patrimonio Culturale, coordinated by the Perugia Public Prosecutor’s Office, unearthed numerous Etruscan artifacts found from clandestine excavations and deemed to be of “exceptional historical and artistic value.” In economic terms, the entire “treasur...

138

Unbeknownst to a group of researchers digging near a small Italian town, a Christian basilica once stood in a Roman military colony. Thousands of years later, it was unearthed. The major discovery near Aquileia (Friuli Venezia Giulia), now a town of approximately 3,000, gives insight into the intersection between the former metropolis and the easte...

148

Rome's urban landscape was transformed over the centuries by floods, earthquakes, wars and cultural changes, as evidenced by the city's underground remains. Rome is a city where modern life and ancient ruins coexist. However many tourists are surprised to discover that a sizable chunk of ancient Rome is buried beneath the present city, often up to...

124

Footprints of amphibians and reptiles, but also plants, seeds, skin imprints and even raindrops: it's a real fossilized ecosystem on very fine-grained sandstone slabs that has been discovered in the Orobie Valtellinesi Park in the province of Sondrio, Lombardy. The find, unearthed by melting snow and ice caused by climate change on Alpine peaks, pr...

378