Submitted by praeceptor on Friday, 05 September 2025 (5518 reads)
Multi-periodA site on the Danish island of Fyn (Funen) with monuments from many time periods: two prehistoric barrows, a stone ship setting from the early 900s, a large Viking Age monolith, which bears Denmark's longest inscription on a rune stone, and more recent additions. Image submitted by holger_rix
Submitted by TheDruid-3X3 on Wednesday, 03 September 2025 (544 reads)
Mesolithic, Palaeolithic and EarlierA small landslide along the East Saskatchewan River revealed evidence of a 10,700 year old ancient indigenous site. There was a recent excavation as it was under threat. Evidence suggests the site was a long-term settlement rather than a temporary hunting camp. Findings include stone tools, fire pits, and lithic materials used in toolmaking. Charcoal layers indicate early Indigenous inhabitants practiced fire management, aligning with longstanding oral traditions. The discovery of large bison remains provides insight into early hunting techniques and the evolution of the species. Despite its immense significance, the site faces threats from logging and industrial activity. Image submitted by TheDruid-3X3
Submitted by AlexHunger on Wednesday, 03 September 2025 (8537 reads)
Multi-periodThe two colossal statues of Amenhotep III, originally 21 metres tall have stood in this location since 1350 BCE. The site became legendary for divination after one of the statues began making noises interpreted as oracles. The Greek historian Strabo (65 BCE-23 CE) was the first to record the sound which would later be described as singing, the sound of a lyre, brass instruments, a broken harp or lyre string, and a slap or blow. We have hundreds more ancient Egyptian sites plotted on our interactive map, explore via this page Image submitted by durhamnature
Submitted by stonetracker on Wednesday, 03 September 2025 (428 reads)
Pre-ColumbianOn a short trail from a parking pulloff on the Mesa Top loop drive, illustrates the evolution of three Ancestral Pueblo villages and architectural styles spanning the period 900-1075 CE. Each village either overlaps or is built on top of the preceding village. It also highlights the challenge archaeologists often face when distinguishing one architectural period from another. The kiva was a vital part of all three villages, gradually evolving into what archaeologists refer to as the Mesa Verde-style kiva. Image submitted by stonetracker
Submitted by mikeaitch on Wednesday, 03 September 2025 (4906 reads)
Neolithic and Bronze AgeA group 4 of barrows the tallest of which is 4m high. The barrows are now covered with trees and shrubs which the LiDAR image here strips away. Aligned roughly east west on Taphouse ridge with wonderful views of this part of Cornwall. Image submitted by mikeaitch
Submitted by Antonine on Tuesday, 02 September 2025 (1125 reads)
Medieval (High and Late)This church suffered from a devastating fire in 1998. An archaeological survey after the fire indicated that there was a Saxon building on the site of the present church building which itself was established in the 12th century. During restoration 100 medieval tombstones dating from 1300-1500 were discovered hidden in the walls. Some of the symbols carved into them are unique to this church and are known as the ‘Brancepeth Code’. Photos of these on our page. Image submitted by Antonine
Submitted by Bladup on Monday, 01 September 2025 (14522 reads)
Iron Age and Later PrehistoryA complex series of earthworks covering more than 20 acres (8.1 ha) situated on the high plateau behind the coast - one of the largest and most impressive Early Iron Age hill-forts in Devon. Excavations were most recently carried out in 2018 and 2019. Image submitted by Bladup
Submitted by Andy B on Friday, 29 August 2025 (918 reads)
Neolithic and Bronze AgeA Recumbent Stone Circle (RSC) has been rediscovered by Steve Dickinson in the heart of the Lake District National Park World Heritage Site. It is on the south side of Great Langdale valley on the northern slopes of Side Pike, where the valley turns north-west into Mickleden, under the Early Neolithic stone axe blade creation sites on Pike o’Stickle, Loft Crag and Harrison Stickle. Image submitted by Dodomad
Watch an exclusive talk video by the discoverer of the stone circle, archaeologist Steve Dickinson recorded last week at the Armitt museum, details in the comments Read Article | 1 News and Comments | Category: Our Photo Pages
Submitted by CharcoalBurner89 on Thursday, 28 August 2025 (603 reads)
Early Medieval (Dark Age)Discovered in 1905 by Ernst von Stern, on Berezan' Island (also known as the Island of St. Aitherios) where the Dnieper River meets the Black Sea. The runestone is 48 cm wide, 47 cm high and 12 cm thick, and kept in the museum of Odesa. Pictured is a faithful replica currently on display at the Historiska Museum in Stockholm. The original was made by a Varangian trader named Grani in memory of his business partner Karl. They were probably from Gotland, Sweden. Image submitted by CharcoalBurner89
Submitted by PaulM on Thursday, 28 August 2025 (4655 reads)
Neolithic and Bronze AgeThe name given to a hill in Powys which has two tumuli on top of it. One is in excellent condition and really stands out when viewed from the A44 or A481. Image submitted by HarryTwenty
Submitted by madcat on Thursday, 28 August 2025 (14025 reads)
Neolithic and Bronze AgeFound in 1984 during the excavation of the foundations for a parking garage. In the middle of the Swiss town of Lutry on Lake Geneva, an alignment of 14 closely spaced menhirs with the largest stone around 4 metres tall. One menhir originally had engravings: two crossed lines, five circles, and a rod with a ring (?) thought to be a human representation. This has been replaced with a reproduction. They date from ~1800 BC.
Image submitted by wirzroland
New Paper: The Menhir as an Oral Tradition in Cattle-Raising Territories: First Geological Provenance Analyses at the Antequera Heritage Site, Spain Read Article | 2 News and Comments | Category: Our Photo Pages
Submitted by Johnny on Wednesday, 27 August 2025 (21420 reads)
Neolithic and Bronze AgeImpressively situated on the hillside close to St. David's Head, Coetan Arthur is the collapsed chamber of what is presumed to be a passage grave which also has a round barrow. The massive capstone measures approximately 5.9 metres by 2.6 metres and is supported on one side by an orthostat approximately 1.5 meters in height. Image submitted by Horatio
Submitted by wmh on Wednesday, 27 August 2025 (547 reads)
Medieval (High and Late)A medieval cross (14th or 15th century) in the churchyard at St James' and St Paul's, Marton. The 14th church is one of the oldest surviving timber framed churches in Europe and one of only a few in England. The cross head blew down in 1991 and is now inside the church. (does anyone have a photo of the head?) Image submitted by wmh
Submitted by johnstone on Tuesday, 26 August 2025 (388 reads)
Iron Age and Later PrehistoryTwo stèles in Finistère, (re)placed in front of the gate to the church.
The right one, tallest of the two, measures about 2.5m, the left one is smaller at 2m tall. Image submitted by johnstone
Submitted by Gerald_Ponting on Sunday, 24 August 2025 (18837 reads)
Neolithic and Bronze AgeHulavig in the name Ceann Hulavig is a word derived from the Norse. The spelling is an attempt to Gaelicise the name. Garynahine (which itself is an Anglicised spelling of Bear-r-aitjh na h'AilTihe) is the nearest village. Image submitted by Briton1001
Submitted by SumDoood on Sunday, 24 August 2025 (2666 reads)
Neolithic and Bronze AgeA possible embanked stone circle or kerb cairn in North Yorkshire. Said to have been opened inabout 1800 and contained a 'stone coffin and an entire human skeleton'. The cairn is approximately 29m diameter , and was formerly 1.6m
high. Most of the centre has been
removed, leaving the base, with a few large kerbstones, intact. Image submitted by drolaf
Submitted by tuppstigentom on Friday, 22 August 2025 (3248 reads)
Neolithic and Bronze AgeA skeppssättning (stone ship setting) in Sweden, size 16 x 8m with 10 standing stones. A couple of the stones were set in place in recent times.
Image submitted by DavidHoyle
Submitted by Postman on Friday, 22 August 2025 (5412 reads)
Iron Age and Later PrehistoryOne of North Wales' lesser forts, on a hill above Rachub near Bethesda. Not even a fort, a settlement, a fortified one though. Here's a nice artists' impression of it. Image submitted by TAlanJones