Archaeologists
Coverage of Archaeologists in the Nexus archive.
- How climate change endangers historic sites like Jamestown
Rising seas and coastal erosion threaten historic sites like Jamestown, Virginia, as the U.S. approaches its 250th anniversary. Archaeologists are working urgently to uncover and preserve historical artifacts before they are lost to climate change impacts.
- Archaeologists uncover new history from the Battle of Bunker Hill, the first major battle of the American Revolution
Archaeologists have uncovered artifacts including musket balls and wig curlers at the Battle of Bunker Hill site, which marks the first major battle of the American Revolution. The findings provide new historical insights into the conflict.
- Netanyahu said to halt progress of controversial West Bank and Gaza antiquities bill
Netanyahu reportedly halted progress on a controversial bill to establish a new authority under the Heritage Ministry for managing antiquities in the West Bank and Gaza. The legislation faced opposition from the IDF and many archaeologists and was framed by its sponsors as a step toward annexation.
- Archaeologists uncover ‘mysterious’ ancient tunnel near biblical Kingdom of Judah site in Jerusalem
Archaeologists uncovered an ancient tunnel near the biblical Kingdom of Judah site in Jerusalem. The rock-hewn passage was filled with soil accumulated over possibly thousands of years.
- Archaeologists petition High Court to block appointment of new antiquities authority chief
Archaeologists have petitioned the High Court to block the appointment of a new chief of the antiquities authority, citing a deepening rift with Heritage Minister Amichay Elyahu over a controversial bill regarding antiquities in the West Bank and Gaza.
- Archaeologists stunned after finding Homer’s ‘Iliad’ on Egyptian mummy in unprecedented discovery
Archaeologists discovered a fragment of Homer's 'Iliad' on an Egyptian mummy during excavations of a Roman-era tomb. This unprecedented finding provides rare physical evidence of the ancient Greek epic poem in Egypt. The discovery was made by researchers from an academic institution conducting archaeological work in an Egyptian town.
- Archaeologists discover massive ancient site, over 1,000 artifacts before railway construction
Archaeologists have uncovered a massive ancient site containing over 1,000 artifacts spanning from the Early Bronze Age to the Roman era. The discovery was made before railway construction began at the location, preserving significant historical findings.
- Archaeologists digging up bowling alley make 'significant' 13th century discoveries before it is turned into a car park
Archaeologists made significant discoveries from the 13th century while excavating a bowling alley, which will soon be turned into a car park. The findings are notable and provide new insights into the past. Further details about the discoveries have not been disclosed.
- Pompeii archaeologists use AI to reconstruct man killed in volcano's eruption
Archaeologists used AI to digitally reconstruct the face of a man killed during the AD 79 eruption of Mount Vesuvius, marking a first in archaeological applications of artificial intelligence. This breakthrough provides new insights into the ancient disaster and its victims.
- Pompeii archaeologists use AI to reconstruct man killed in volcano's eruption
Archaeologists used AI for the first time to digitally reconstruct the face of a man killed in the AD 79 eruption of Mount Vesuvius. This method provides new insights into the disaster and its victims.
- Pompeii archaeologists use AI to generate image of Roman fleeing Vesuvius eruption 'with terracotta pot on his head'
Pompeii archaeologists used AI to generate an image of a Roman man fleeing the Vesuvius eruption, depicted with a terracotta pot on his head. The AI-generated image provides a visual representation of historical events during the ancient disaster.
- AI used to reveal face of victim fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption
Archaeologists used AI to reconstruct the face of a victim fleeing the Mount Vesuvius eruption. The victim was found holding a terracotta mortar, which researchers believe was used to shield their head during the disaster.
- AI used to reveal face of victim fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption
Archaeologists used AI to reconstruct the face of a victim fleeing the Mount Vesuvius eruption. The victim was found holding a terracotta mortar, interpreted as an improvised shield for protection.