Other articles
This is a collection of articles on various archaeological subjects, which may or may not have appeared in our magazines in the past.
The Holy Sepulchre in 3D The history of the sacred tomb may be murky, but this animated history of the building is brilliant! | The Dagger Men Fanatics wielding daggers bring - and brought - terror to the streets of Jerusalem. | ||
Gilgamesh Restored A looted tablet contains a haunting description of Gilgamesh's Cedar Forest. | Maccabee Tombs News that the tombs of the Maccabees may have been found triggers a series of discursive cogitations. | ||
Hidden doors? Dr Nicholas Reeves thinks he has found hidden doors in Tut's tomb - but has he? | Vandals in Palmyra When Muslim fanatics captured the ancient city of Palmyra, vandalism reigned supreme. | ||
The Birmingham of Africa The desert kingdom of Meroe found an unlikely source of wealth - and lost it when the trees gave out. | Mangled Mosaics Rearranging Roman mosaics is never a good idea, especially when you get down to pixel level! | ||
The Disappearing Aqueduct The aqueduct swallowed by sand dunes has long intrigued me; now an old book solves the mystery. | Talpiot Tomb Again When mud has a signature curious results can follow! | ||
Scholarship or Vandalism? She may be ugly but she was an individual - does she deserved to be sacrificed? | Mysteries Revealed A dictatorial EU and a threat from UNESCO finally move the Italians to action. |