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Deadly Wildfires Devastate Los Angeles Art Community

Jan 13, 2025 | thecollector.com | Emily Snow

Fast-moving fires broke out in Los Angeles last week, destroying thousands of structures, forcing mass evacuations, and killing at least two dozen people. The L.A. fires, which remain only partially contained, have also devastated the city’s vibrant art community. According to the Los Angeles Conservancy, over 30 culturally and historically significant properties had been destroyed by the L.A. fires as of Friday, January 10.
Archaeologists Discover 4,100-Year-Old Tomb of Pharaoh’s Doctor

Jan 8, 2025 | thecollector.com | Emily Snow

Archaeologists in Egypt unearthed a colorful tomb that was erected four millennia ago for the pharaoh’s chief doctor. The well-preserved wall paintings and inscriptions they found provide fascinating insights into the wide-ranging duties of an ancient Egyptian physician. Ancient Tomb in Saqqara Belonged to DoctorThe joint French-Swiss archaeological team was working in Saqqara, an Egyptian village that contains the ancient burial grounds of Egyptian royalty, including several pyramid complexes.
Hagia Sophia to Open Mysterious Underground Tunnels to Visitors

Jan 7, 2025 | thecollector.com | Emily Snow

Hidden beneath the historic halls of Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia is a mysterious network of tunnels, corridors, and tombs. These subterranean spaces remained untouched for centuries—but now, they are set to be opened to the public for the first time. What Lies Beneath Hagia Sophia? The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque—Istanbul’s iconic marvel of Byzantine architecture—boasts centuries of religious and cultural history.
Digitization Reveals Cathedral’s Hidden Medieval Wall Paintings

Jan 3, 2025 | thecollector.com | Emily Snow

Colorful cathedral wall paintings—hidden for over 500 years in Angers, France—have been digitally restored and made visible for the first time, thanks to a decade-long effort by researchers at the Hamilton Kerr Institute.
Rare Ancient Coin Collection Found in Jordan Valley

Dec 31, 2024 | thecollector.com | Emily Snow

One of the largest hoards of ancient coins ever found in the Jordan Valley region was unearthed by Israeli archaeologists last week. The coins date back over 2,000 years and were likely minted under King Alexander Jannaeus, the second ruler of Judea’s Hasmonean dynasty.
New Study Rewrites History of Stone Age Architecture in Near East

Dec 31, 2024 | thecollector.com | Emily Snow

A new study published in Archaeological Research in Asia determined that the advancement of Stone Age archaeology in the Near East happened much earlier—and was more nuanced and complex—than previously believed. Computer analysis of prehistoric remains in the region revealed “significant advances in building technology” during the Natufian and early Neolithic periods.
Italian Artist Unveils Contemporary Version of Stolen Caravaggio

Dec 30, 2024 | thecollector.com | Emily Snow

For centuries, Caravaggio’s Nativity with Saint Francis and Saint Lawrence hung in a small Baroque chapel in Sicily—until a pair of art thieves absconded with the canvas in 1969. Now, a contemporary version of the stolen Caravaggio, painted by Italian artist Michelangelo Pistoletto, hangs in its place, commemorating the unsolved heist.
Sixth-Century Sword Unearthed in Anglo-Saxon Cemetery

Dec 29, 2024 | thecollector.com | Emily Snow

Archaeologists discovered a rare sixth-century sword at an Anglo-Saxon burial site near Canterbury, England. They hope the early medieval weapon, which has drawn comparisons to the famous Sutton Hoo sword, will offer new insights into sixth-century life in the region. “In the Top Echelons of Swords”The sixth-century sword was found remarkably well-preserved. It has a silver-and-gilt hilt with an intricate decorative pattern, and a runic script is embossed on its blade.
Lost Battlefield of Alexander the Great Discovered in Türkiye

Dec 28, 2024 | thecollector.com | Emily Snow

The Battle of Granicus was among the earliest and most pivotal battles fought by Alexander the Great. Following decades of attempts to identify the location of the 334 BCE battle, new research finally revealed that it took place in modern-day Çanakkale in northwestern Türkiye.
Archaeologists Find Colorful Still Life Frescoes at Pompeii

Dec 27, 2024 | thecollector.com | Emily Snow

Archaeologists at Pompeii discovered previously unseen frescoes in the colonnaded hall of a lavish private residence. The colorful still-life scenes offer unique insights into the daily lives and diets of the ancient Romans. Frescoed Colonnade Found in PompeiiArchaeologists unearthed an oecus, or colonnaded hall, within a large house located in Region IX of the Archaeological Park of Pompeii.