Stunning ancient mosaic of Medusa uncovered by archaeologists in western Spain
ARCHAEOLOGISTS have discovered a Roman mosaic in Extremadura depicting Medusa with tiny wings and locks of hair which is believed to have been used as
Young boy discovers possible Roman-origin millstone on beach in Spain’s Almeria
A YOUNG boy has stumbled upon an archaeological millstone at Cala Higuera Beach, nestled within the pristine Natural Park of Cabo de Gata-Nijar in Almeria.
Poem by Virgil engraved in a Roman amphora found in Spain’s Cordoba
A POEM by Virgil has been found in an oil amphora made 1,800 years ago. The fragment of an oil amphora that barely measured 6
Scientists find evidence of prehistoric drug use on Spain’s Menorca
RESEARCHERS have found that civilizations on Menorca were using hallucinogenic drugs as far back as 3,000 years ago. The findings are based on analysis of
Traces of 6,000-year-old wine discovered in Spain’s Malaga
RESEARCHERS have discovered traces of wine in Malaga dating back to the fourth millennia BC – meaning Malagueños have been making and drinking wine for
Archaeologists uncover rare medieval synagogue in Andalucian town
An archaeological marvel dating back seven centuries has been uncovered in the south of Spain. After two years of searching archaeologists have finally uncovered a
WATCH: Archeologists unearth sanctuary dedicated to the ancient god Mithras in Spain’s Cabra
A SANCTUARY dedicated to the ancient god Mithras has been uncovered by archaeologists excavating at the Villa del Mitra in Cabra, Spain. Mithras was a
Giant penis carving dating from Roman times discovered in Cordoba excites archaeologists in Spain
A GIANT phallic carving uncovered by archaeologists at a site in Cordoba, southern Spain is believed to be one of the largest such finds dating
One of Europe’s biggest megalithic sites discovered in southern Spain while planting avocados
A SCHEME to plant a 600 hectare avocado plantation has led to the discovery of one of the biggest megalithic sites in Europe, dating back
IN PICS: Drought reveals full extent of Roman camp as reservoir waters recede in Galicia, northwestern Spain
THE archaeological remains of a Roman camp in northwestern Spain have been revealed in their entirety as water levels at the reservoir in Galicia drop
Phoenician necropolis discovered during building works in Osuna in Spain’s Andalucia
LIMESTONE burial vaults dating back 2,500 years have been discovered during building works in the Andalucian town of Osuna. The rare archeological find was uncovered
Archaeologists uncover 120,000 year-old Neanderthal camp site in Spain’s Alicante area
AN archaeological team has discovered an open air Neanderthal camp site in Alicante Province dating back around 120,000 years. Researchers from Alicante and Valencia universities
New research on cave paintings in Spain credits children for prehistoric art
MUCH modern art may look a little sketchy to the untrained eye. But new research has found that some of the world’s earliest known art
Human remains dating from the 17th or 18th centuries have been found in iconic hotel in Spain’s Marbella
THE refurbishment work on the iconic hotel Fuerte Marbella has brought to light human remains which, according to initial estimates, could date back to the
Dolmen de Soto Trigueros: Discover the mysterious ancient tombs of southwestern Spain
Nick Nutter shares his knowledge of the fascinating archaeological site in Huelva in Andalucia that rivals Stonehenge
Storm reveals two Roman ovens hidden for centuries beneath sand on Marbella beach in Spain’s Costa del Sol
THE easterly storm that hit the coast of Malaga last week has uncovered two ovens dating from the Roman era on the beach of San
Secret chamber discovered in Gibraltar cave sheds new light on life of Neanderthals 40,000 years ago
GIBRALTAR National Museum researchers have discovered a secret chamber that is thought to have been sealed for at least 40,000 years. The team, led by
Dredging up history: Galicia clean-up project could shed light on mysteries of Spanish Armada
The true aftermath of the Spanish Armada has been buried by the sands of time … until now, writes Jack Gaioni
Neanderthals were world’s first artists, concludes study of prehistoric cave paintings in southern Spain
CREATORS of the world’s first cave art may in fact have been Neanderthals and not early man, researchers have concluded after studying pigments found on
Restoration work in Spain’s Valencia unearths children’s graves from Islamic period
AN archaeological dig in Valencia city centre has unearthed several small graves belonging to children. Experts working on the restoration of the Islamic wall in
Archaeological dig in Valencia unearths 60 skeletons from ancient churchyard
EXCAVATION work taking place on a stretch of Islamic wall in Valencia city has unearthed 60 skeletons – and counting. Neighbours overlooking the site in
Ancient Roman bath complex emerges from shifting sands on beach in southern Spain
Ancient Roman bath complex has been discovered beneath sand dunes on an Atlantic beach in the Cadiz province of southern Spain. Archaeologists from the University
Medieval wall unearthed in Malaga as dig next to metro becomes largest in Spain
This structure has been declared an Asset of Cultural Interest (BIC), which means that it must be protected and preserved
Spain’s largest collection of fossil footprints discovered in western Andalucia
TWO biologists from the Doñana National Park have accidentally stumbled across one of the largest deposits of prehistoric footprints known in Spain. Dolores Cobo and
Underwater museum to close for water leaks in Spain’s Murcia
THE Arqua Museum in Cartagena is to close for up to six months afterconstant water leaks have put the building’s priceless exhibits at risk. A
New technique shows Nerja cave paintings could be much younger than thought
A new method of calcium dating has put the caves at 20,000 years old
