Archaeological news not only for metal detectors 6/2017

2000-year-old baby bottle found in Turkey

Archaeologists have discovered a 200-year-old baby bottle in Biga province in western Turkey. It has one handle for holding and a spout similar to a pacifier. "During ancient Roman times, this bottle was used to feed babies," noted Atatürk Hasan Kasaoğlu, who is a member of the archaeological team. He said similar objects can be found in the graves of children in areas associated with the early Roman period. They usually have a volume of 50 to 100 millilitres. "Such items are used as funerary gifts," the archaeologist added.

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A Viking buried in a boat was discovered in a square in Norway

Archaeologists conducting research around a marketplace in Trondheim, Norway, have discovered the remains of a ship grave and possible human remains from the time when Vikings began travelling around Europe. The ship is about four metres long, with two long bones inside. Because they are not well preserved, scientists will run DNA tests to confirm they are human. Experts say the ship dates back to between the seventh and tenth centuries.

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Ancient Greek fortress uncovered in southern Russia

Archaeologists have found a fortress in Russia's Krasnodar region that was reportedly founded by Greek colonists in the fifth century BC. They were searching the area for the construction of a new power bridge between Rostov and Taman. Archaeologists discovered that it was a Greek fortress by the remains of the fortifications. They estimated its age at 2,500 years. The walls of the citadel were built by the Greek colonists from unburnt bricks formed from mud, which is why they have not lasted to this day, but some traces can be seen where the moat tower and towers were.

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Archaeologists find more tombs in Egypt, rediscover the mummy of a goldsmith

Egyptian archaeologists have discovered in Luxor the tomb of a prominent goldsmith who lived more than 3,000 years ago. They also discovered a statue and several pieces of jewellery. The archaeological team is continuing its research, trying to find more objects. Earlier this year, Swedish archaeologists announced that they had found twelve ancient tombs near the city of Aswan. Egypt's ancient monuments are a tourist attraction and local authorities hope the new finds will help attract more visitors.