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Bosnia and Herzegovina

Massive stone ball discovered in Bosnia still a mystery for scientists

The huge spherical stone which was discovered last month in the Podubravlje forest in Bosnia is puzzling the scientific community. The half-buried

Egypt

Egypt archaeology scans 'could solve' Nefertiti mystery

Egypt has invited archaeologists from all over the world to examine new analysis of King Tutankhamun’s tomb in the Valley of the Kings. Scientists

Syria

Demining Palmyra - scores of bombs feared hidden in the historic city

Russian military engineers are preparing for an unusual mission

Syria

Palmyra is the latest gain for Assad regime in fight against ISIL

The noose is tightening round the so called Islamic State fighters. That’s how some analysts interpret the fact the Syrian army has retaken the city

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Drone shows ancient Palmyra after Syrian government recapture

Drone footage shows aerial views of the city of Palmyra after Syrian government forces — with international support — recaptured the site from the

Syria

'Nightmare over,' Palmyra to be mostly restored by end of 2016

“The nightmare is over for Palmyra,” says Syria’s Head of Antiquities. Mamoun Abdulkarim said the city of ancient temples will be mostly restored by

Syria

ISIL militants driven out of ancient Syrian city of Palmyra

Syrian government forces – backed by heavy Russian air support – are said to have driven ISIL militants out of Palmyra. The army is describing it as

Egypt

Egypt uncovers secret chamber behind Tutankhamun's tomb

Egypt says it has unearthed further evidence that a secret chamber may lie behind King Tutankhamun’s tomb. Radar scans performed in November suggest

Italy

Visitors get to see more ancient homes at Pompeii

Five newly restored houses which were once buried under the volcanic ash of mount Vesuvius can now be seen in the ruins of the ancient Roman city of

United Arab Emirates

Hands off our heritage: a stark warning for cultural iconoclasts

The head of UNESCO tells Euronews there will be no impunity for those who destroy monuments and artefacts

Jordan

Jordan: Bad weather forces closure of iconic Petra ruins

The ancient ruins of Petra in Jordan have been closed to visitors, amid fears of flash floods and rock slides. Braving bad weather, tourists visited

United Kingdom

3000-year-old wheel dug up from mud in the UK

Scientists say it is the biggest and oldest example of a wheel from the Bronze Age ever found in Great Britain.

Egypt

Egypt: Eight to face trial over botched repair of King Tut's beard

Eight Egyptians are facing legal action for gross negligence after a botched repair job of the mask of King Tutankhamun. The beard on the more than

Mexico

Justin Bieber asked to leave Mexico's Tulum ruins, says offical

Singer Justin Bieber has been asked to leave Mexico’s ancient Tulum site after reportedly climbing onto one of the ruins, according to an National

World News

The Big Pompeii Project offers glimpse into life pre-79 AD

Six major Roman houses — or Domus — have been restored and reopened to the public in Pompeii. The European Union put 100 million euros towards the

Egypt

Tutankhamun's mask is back on display in all its splendor

The magnificent gold mask of Tutankhamun is back on display at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo after a two-month-long repair job by German experts. Last

Poland

No gold and no Nazi train in Poland say experts

Claims a Nazi train rumoured to be carrying gems and gold lies in an underground tunnel in Poland have been discounted. Geology experts who

Series

Macedonian Postcards: The archaeological site of Stobi

This week in Macedonian Postcards we visit the nation's most significant archaeological site

Series

Glimpses of an ancient city through its remarkable mosaics

Mexico

Mexico: 'Breakthrough' in mystery over Aztec rulers' remains

Where did the ancient Aztecs lay their rulers’ remains to rest? The answer may be at Mexico City’s Great Temple or Templo Mayor ruins complex, where