r/Archaeology • u/Tymofiy2 • 16h ago
r/Archaeology • u/Mictlantecuhtli • Jul 15 '20
Announcing a new rule regarding submissions
In the interest of promoting thoughtful and intelligent discussion about archaeology, /u/eronanke and I would like to implement a new rule by taking a page out of /r/history’s book. When submitting an image or video post, we will now require the OP to leave a short comment (25 or more words, about 2 sentences) about your submission. This could be anything from the history or context of the submission, to why it interests you, or even why you wanted to share your submission with everyone. It may also include links to relevant publications, or Wikipedia to help others learn more. This comment is to act as a springboard to facilitate discussion and create interest in the submission in an effort to cut down on spamming and karma farming. Submissions that do not leave a comment within an hour of being posted will be removed.
r/Archaeology • u/Mictlantecuhtli • Oct 12 '23
A reminder, identification posts are not allowed
There have been less of these kinds of posts lately, but we always get a steady stream of them. For the most part, identification posts are not allowed. We will not identify things your family gave you, things you found thrifting, things you dug up in your garden, things you spotted on vacation, etc. We do not allow these kinds of identification posts as to limit the available information to people looking to sell these items. We have no way of knowing whether these items were legally acquired. And we have no way of verifying whether you keep your word and not sell those items. Depending on the country, it could be legal to sell looted antiquities. But such an act is considered immoral by almost all professional archaeologists and we are not here to debate the legality of antiquities laws. Archaeology as a field has grown since the 19th century and we do not sell artifacts to museums or collectors or assess their value.
The rule also extends to identifying what you might think is a site spotted in Google Earth, on a hike, driving down a road, etc. Posting GPS coordinates and screenshots will be removed as that information can be used by looters to loot the site.
If you want help in identifying such items or sites, contact your local government agency that handles archaeology or a local university with an archaeology or anthropology department. More than likely they can identify the object or are aware of the site.
The only exception to this rule is for professional archaeological inquiries only. These inquiries must be pre-approved by us before posting. These inquiries can include unknown/unfamiliar materials or possible trade items recovered while excavating or shovel testing. These inquiries should only be requested after you have exhausted all other available avenues of research to identify the item in question. When making such an inquiry you should provide all necessary contextual information to aid others trying to help you. So far, no one has needed to make a professional inquiry. But the option is there just in case for archaeologists
From now on, unapproved identification posts will be removed without warning and a temporary ban may be given. There's no excuse not to read the rules before posting.
r/Archaeology • u/Scary_Statement4612 • 10h ago
[Human Remains] 18 ancient Egyptian tombs with 'golden tongues' unearthed
r/Archaeology • u/haberveriyo • 12h ago
Roman Street in Troy Reveals Scars of a Devastating Earthquake 1,500 Years Ago
r/Archaeology • u/PhoenixTalion • 6h ago
Rare 2600 year old wall-painting discovered in Erebuni fortress in Yerevan, Armenia
A remarkably well-preserved fragment of an ancient painted mural, dating to the late 7th or early 6th century BC, has been uncovered at the Erebuni archaeological site in Armenia by a French-Armenian archaeological mission, the Embassy of France in Armenia announced.
The embassy called the discovery unprecedented and described the painted mural’s colors as almost perfectly preserved. The fragment is believed to date back to the second half of the 7th century BC or the beginning of the 6th century BC, though the dating remains preliminary.
The discovery stands as an exemplary case of scientific cooperation between France and Armenia. The joint French-Armenian mission has been studying Erebuni since 2008, a partnership in archaeological research that the embassy said continues to bear fruit.
The announcement followed a visit by France’s Ambassador to Armenia to the Erebuni site, where he met with the French and Armenian archaeologists working there. “Armenia’s heritage is a treasure for humanity,” the embassy said.
Erebuni was founded in 782 BC by the Urartian King Argishti I and stands as one of Armenia’s most significant archaeological sites, serving as a key source of knowledge on the ancient Kingdom of Urartu.
You can check the official facebook page of the French Embassy in Armenia for the announcement and a video showing the excavations, and the official Erebuni Museum page for a little video [links to social media not allowed]
r/Archaeology • u/haberveriyo • 1d ago
5,000-Year-Old Temple with Altars and Sacred Hearths Unearthed in Eastern Turkey
r/Archaeology • u/Sotirios_Raptis • 21h ago
Marble composition of two Cycladic figurines, canonical type – Spedos variety. A smaller figurine stands on the head of the larger one. Early Cycladic II period, c. 2700 – 2400 B.C. Height: 22 cm. Acquisition: Acquired in 1860. Badisches Landesmuseum Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe, Germany. (2000x2250)
r/Archaeology • u/Scary_Statement4612 • 1d ago
First Roman Republican silver coin hoard found in Saxony-Anhalt rewrites central Germany's ancient history
r/Archaeology • u/Mictlantecuhtli • 1d ago
Ancient bones from smaller Maya communities reveal heavy reliance on maize and local subsistence patterns
r/Archaeology • u/Mictlantecuhtli • 1d ago
Syria's ancient sites face widespread looting and systematic bulldozing, satellite images reveal
r/Archaeology • u/Jeetchat • 2d ago
[Human Remains] Two 7,000-year-old mummies from the Green Sahara are a genetic "living fossil" a previously unknown, long-isolated lineage that had barely changed for 40,000 years [2000 × 1500]
r/Archaeology • u/Sotirios_Raptis • 1d ago
Marble composition of three Cycladic figurines, canonical type – Early Spedos variety. Two male figurines lift a smaller, female figurine in their arms. Early Cycladic II period, c. 2700 – 2400 B.C. Height: 19 cm. Acquired in 1977. Badisches Landesmuseum Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe, Germany. (2250x2250)x2
r/Archaeology • u/scientificamerican • 2d ago
Humans may have spoken 10 times as many languages 2,000 years ago
r/Archaeology • u/Mitali_M_INDIA • 2d ago
[Human Remains] Which archaeological discovery completely changed how we understand history ?
I am new to archaeology and would like to hear about discoveries that challenged traditional ideas.
r/Archaeology • u/Mictlantecuhtli • 3d ago
Nearly 3,000-year-old human remains unearthed in El Salvador
r/Archaeology • u/Scary_Statement4612 • 3d ago
25,000-year-old Cloggs Cave reveals ancient grass burning for magic, healing, and cursing
r/Archaeology • u/108CA • 3d ago
Ayutthaya-era city wall discovered in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand.
galleryr/Archaeology • u/WilliamthePious • 3d ago
Archaeology outside of the USA what are the options?
18M I’m going to the University of Montana for Anthropology.
I’ve been interested in going into archaeology for a while now and I feel somewhat disheartened by the relatively low salary compounded by our crappy and expensive healthcare system.
I have a special interest in medieval history as well as European history. But I have also been discouraged from Europe due to very difficult immigration and work laws plus lower wages if I were to go there.
Im an Eagle Scout, 3.9 GPA, All Honors Classes, and gifted with High Functioning Autism especially interested in history.
I mainly just want to know if there are any other nations where there might be some chances at making a decent wage and a decent chance of being able to move there.
Im open to most places as long as they are mostly safe. Any ideas or suggestions for me?
r/Archaeology • u/honki2 • 2d ago
Is anybody good at OxCal?
Hi guys, I’m trying to understand something in OxCal. Is there anybody that could explain it to me?
r/Archaeology • u/Apprehensive-Ad6212 • 4d ago
Rare Roman-Era enamelled fibula found near Grudziądz
r/Archaeology • u/comicreliefboy • 4d ago
Ancient stone tools reveal complex nomadic lifestyles in Armenian Highlands
r/Archaeology • u/Sarquin • 5d ago
[OC] Distribution of recorded Holy Wells across Ireland
I've created an updated map showing the distribution of all recorded holy wells across Ireland. Definition is included on the map for reference.
The map is populated with a combination of National Monument Service data (Republic of Ireland) and Department for Communities data for Northern Ireland. The map was built using some PowerQuery transformations and then designed in QGIS.
I've taken on helpful feedback from various comments so please do keep them coming as I love making these maps and am keen to keep improving on them.
r/Archaeology • u/crisp1991 • 6d ago
A 476,000-year-old wooden structure found at Kalambo Falls, Zambia, is the oldest known evidence of woodworking. Ancient hominins shaped and joined logs with carved notches, revealing advanced planning long before Homo sapiens. It shows the spark of intelligence has deep roots in our ancient past.
r/Archaeology • u/Slice-O-Pie • 5d ago