Tag: archaeological
This enormous mural is intended to draw attention to the discovery of an archaeological masterpiece in Ton’s garden
That is why the fibula is so special, according to city archaeologist Cohen Stuart. In addition to the fact that the mantle pin is still almost completely intact, several symbolisms…
Start of archaeological research in the Rijnenburg polder: ‘We’ve been looking for special finds for years’
The Rijnenburg polder is approximately a thousand hectares in size and is located in the armpit of the A2 and A12. “Underneath the highway lies a fairly unspoilt area,” Graafstal…
Various archaeological finds during research at Soesterberg air base
From a military uniform jacket to basket harmonicas: several archaeological discoveries have been made at the former Soesterberg air base in recent years. The search for military heritage there is…
Utrecht will receive 1.5 tonnes for archaeological research in Rijnenburg
The Heritage Deal is a partnership between, among others, the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science and municipalities. The scheme finances innovative projects in the areas of heritage and housing,…
Exhibition: the archaeological site of Byblos honored at the Louvre
It is in Byblos, one of the most important and most visited sites in Lebanon, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984, that new archaeological discoveries have just…
Jaw found along the Lek in Vianen: is it the start of a major archaeological find again?
A local police officer posted a photo of the find on Instagram. An observant reporter brought back an old part of a possibly human jaw. Whether or not this is…
Here was one of the greatest archaeological treasures in Europe: ‘Fibula? doesn’t tell me anything’
And no, this fibula is not the national association for palliative care or that Efteling attraction (it’s called Fabula), but a medieval cloak pin. These pins are regularly found in…
Soldiers defending Odessa accidentally find ancient vases – wrongly dug, complains Archaeological Museum researcher
Ancient disposable tableware has little monetary value, but in the heat of war Ukraine is trying to protect its cultural heritage carefully. ODESSA In early May, Ukrainian soldiers accidentally found…
Wijk bij Duurstede gets museum: ‘The greatest archaeological treasure was found here’
Only after that striking amount of bones were found in the 19th century did the first tentative indications that Wijk bij Duurstede 1000 years ago could have been something different…
Archaeological finds return home: Rhenen receives Merovingian treasure
The extensive collection of the Rijksmuseum van Oudheden will travel to other museums in the country in the coming years. For example, the National Glass Museum Leerdam is allowed to…