Ancient Zeugma to get protection with roof

The Secret Treasures of Zeugma

"Zeugma was founded by one of Alexander the Great’s generals, Seleucia Nicator, and prospered under later Roman rule. It became one of the major cities of the Roman eastern frontier with a garrison of over 6,000 soldiers. The city’s bridge across the Euphrates made it one of the most critical trading cities in the region, on the silk routes to the East. The archaeologists know that the city contains vital clues to the history of the region. Previously looted exquisite mosaics have hinted at the treasures of its past that must be buried somewhere in the vast site."

Digging Biblical History At 'The End Of The World

"Archaeologists are studying Tel Megiddo, the New Testament location of Armageddon, and are unearthing truths about King Solomon. Researchers theorize that ancient rulers such as David and Solomon were tribal chieftains ruling from a small hill town, with a modest palace and royal shrine ScienceDaily: Your source for the latest research news, discoveries and breakthroughs in science""

Discovery might rewrite history of Spaniards in Georgia

By MARK DAVIS
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Published on: 11/12/07

"In 1526, sugar planter Lucas Vasquez de Ayllon attempted to colonize the wild, new land. Historians think the expedition chose a site on the Georgia coast. That little-known expedition ended in death and rebellion, and the location of Ayllon's short-lived settlement remains a mystery."

Archaeologist presents Maya topic at Lyon

Cultic City And Fortress Unearthed In Southern Turkey

Science Daily

"ScienceDaily (Oct. 31, 2007) — New excavations conducted by the University of Tübingen (Germany) and the Onsekiz Mart University of Çanakkale (Turkey) at the site of Sirkeli Höyük near Adana (southern Turkey) have revealed the remains of a massive bastion fortification dating to the Hittite Imperial Period (ca. 1300 BC). Sirkeli Höyük, one of the largest settlement mounds in Cilicia during the Bronze- and Iron Ages, was already known to archaeologists and historians because of two Hittite rock reliefs located at the site."

80 Ancient "Cloud Warrior" Skeletons Found in Peru Fort

Kelly Hearn
for National Geographic News

September 26, 2007

"The centuries-old skeletons bear evidence of quick and puzzling deaths, the bodies having been found where they fell, without burial, an archaeologist said."

Intact 2,000-year old Etruscan tomb discovered By Deepa Babington

"ROME (Reuters) - Archaelogists have discovered a more than 2,000-year-old Etruscan tomb perfectly preserved in the hills of Tuscany with a treasure trove of artifacts inside, including urns that hold the remains of about 30 people."

Study finds twist in human evolution - Yahoo! News

"Surprising fossils dug up in Africa are creating messy kinks in the iconic straight line of human evolution with its knuckle-dragging ape and briefcase-carrying man."