2024 in archaeology

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This page lists significant events of 2024 in archaeology.

Finds[edit]

January
  • 4 – A rock-cut tomb dating back to the Second Dynasty was uncovered in Saqqara by a team of Japanese and Egyptian archaeologists. The tomb contained artifacts from various periods, spanning over the Late Period, the Ptolemaic period, and the 18th Dynasty. Among the findings were remains of an adult with a colored mask and a small child, in addition to two terracotta statues depicting Isis and Harpocrates.[1]
  • 11 – The Upano Valley sites are discovered as the oldest known complex Amazonian society, predating other such societies by over a millennium. They are located in the Upano River valley in eastern Ecuador, and are a cluster of archaeological sites in the Amazon rainforest, The sites comprise several cities; they are believed to have been inhabited as early as 500 BC.[2]
  • 13 – Two Doric greek temples discovered in Paestum[4]
February
March
  • 4 – A 1,200-year-old tomb of the Gran Coclé culture containing the remains of an elite lord, as many as 31 sacrificial victims, and gold artifacts has been discovered in Panama’s El Caño Archaeological Park.[6]
  • 8 – A piece of bread dating back to 6,800 BC was found in Konya, Turkey, at the site of the Neolithic site of Çatalhöyük. This is believed to be the world's oldest known bread. It was found in a destroyed oven structure in the "Mekan 266" area. Archaeologists also found wheat, barley, pea seeds, and a round "spongy" residue.[9][10]
  • 20 – A piece of a medieval leaden papal bull was discovered by members of the Saint Cordula Exploration Association near Wysoka Kamieńska, Poland.[11][12]
  • 25 – A 12th-century grave containing 170 silver bracteates are found at the site of the Christian church of Brahekyrkan on Visingsö, Sweden. The excavation also uncovered 24 graves and 20 hearths, dating back to at least the Roman Iron Age.[13]
  • 29 – A partially complete set of 17th century Hussar armor is discovered in the village of Mikułowice, Poland. The set will go on display at the Castle Museum in Sandomierz after inspection and conservation.[14][15]
  • 30 – A mediaeval settlement and Roman furnaces with more than 150 objects were discovered in Rimavská Sobota, Slovakia.[16]
April

May[edit]

Events[edit]

April[edit]

May[edit]

November[edit]

  • 4–8 – The 2024 World Neolithic Congress is set to take place in Şanlıurfa, Türkiye. The conference brings together discussion of diverse Neolithic formations and provides a platform for comparing increasing Neolithic social complexity in different parts of the world. [53]

Deaths[edit]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

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  2. ^ Wade, Lizzie (11 January 2024). "Laser mapping reveals oldest Amazonian cities, built 2500 years ago". Science. doi:10.1126/science.zzti03q. Archived from the original on 12 January 2024. Retrieved 12 January 2024.
  3. ^ "Scoperta eccezionale a Bacoli, emergono i resti una Villa Romana: Potrebbe essere di Plinio il Vecchio". 11 January 2024.
  4. ^ "La scoperta di due nuovi templi dorici nel Parco Archeologico di Paestum". 13 January 2024.
  5. ^ https://www.archaeoreporter.com/it/2024/02/20/scoperte-archeologiche-a-venezia-le-tombe-e-la-chiesa-scomparsa-di-piazza-san-marco-emerge-la-san-geminiano-medievale/
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  7. ^ Duncan, Catherine (2024-03-13). "Archaeologists Unearth the Long-Lost Top Half of an Enormous Ramses II Statue". Smithsonian Magazine. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
  8. ^ "الكشف عن الجزء العلوي من تمثال للملك رمسيس الثاني بالأشمونين بمحافظة المنيا" [Uncovering the upper part of a statue of King Ramesses II in Al-Ashmunin, Minya Governorate]. Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-05-03.
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  12. ^ "Medieval papal bull found near Wysoka Kamieńska". 2024.
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  20. ^ Erdoğan, Koray (2024-04-02). "640-year-old castle found under hotel in France". Türkiye Newspaper. Archived from the original on 2024-04-04.
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  29. ^ Milligan, Mark (2024-04-11). "Archaeologists uncover exquisite Roman glassware in Nîmes". Heritage Daily. Archived from the original on 2024-04-12. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
  30. ^ Cameron, Lucinda (2024-04-12). "Shoe buckle which may have belonged to clan chief among finds at Culloden". Belfast Telegraph. Archived from the original on 2024-04-12. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
  31. ^ Altuntaş, Leman (2024-04-16). "Three Roman Graves Uncovered in Portugal". Arkeonews. Archived from the original on 2024-04-17. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
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  34. ^ "'Unprecedented' discovery of mysterious circular monument near 2 necropolises found in France". Live Science. 18 April 2024.
  35. ^ Thomas, Mark (2024-04-11). "Exciting Discovery: Greek-Illyrian Helmet Unearthed in Pelješac by Dubrovnik Museums Team". The Dubrovnik Times. Retrieved 2024-04-21.
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  37. ^ Rome, Tom Kington. "Herculaneum scrolls reveal location of Plato's garden grave".
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  39. ^ Vacchiano, Andrea (2024-04-28). "Historians uncover 18th-century bottles with mysterious liquid at George Washington's Mt. Vernon". Fox News. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
  40. ^ "Goa: 16th century idol discovered during Smart City digging". The Times of India. 2024-05-01. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
  41. ^ Matthews, Brad (2024-05-02). "Five human skeletons dug up near house once occupied by Hermann Goering". The Washington Times. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
  42. ^ "Skeletons missing hands and feet found in Hitler's Wolf's Lair". Reuters. 2024-05-03. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
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