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https://www.durham.ac.uk/departments/academic/archaeology/ 26-04-2016 09:55:22
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We wish a happy and healthy Spring Festival and Year of the Snake to all of you celebrating! 🎉🐍 Celebratory poster by Durham Archaeology 's Dr Ran Zhang #SpringFestival #LunarNewYear2025





There's still time to vote for the Current Archaeology Awards, including the Research Project of the Year award which our staff are nominated for (find out more in the post below)! We'd love to have your support 👇 archaeology.co.uk/vote-now



Groundbreaking research involving Durham’s #Archaeology and #Psychology departments has revealed the oldest known depictions of fishing methods in Ice Age history at Germany's Gönnersdorf site. Discover more 👉 brnw.ch/21wQRz3 #DUResearch Durham Archaeology Durham Psychology


Ancient battle✅ Spy images ✅ Pioneering research ✅ This study led by William Deadman in our Durham Archaeology had all the ingredients for a thrilling archaeology mystery story. Find out how our experts used declassified spy images to solve a centuries-old mystery 👉👀 🅰ntiquity Journal


Professor Robin Coningham from Durham Archaeology is dedicated to protecting global cultural heritage. He uncovered remains of the earliest ever Buddhist shrine & led reconstruction work following the Gorkha earthquake in Nepal in 2015 . Find out more 👉 brnw.ch/21wR8G5


Our Durham Archaeology researchers are collaborating with the University of Al-Qadisiyah to make some fascinating discoveries in the ancient land of Mesopotamia ⛏️👉 brnw.ch/21wR9m4 Jaafar Jotheri جعفر الجوذري 🅰ntiquity Journal #DUresearch #DUinspire


Sensational 800-object hoard discovery illuminates Iron Age life and society in northern England. Durham University Durham Archaeology NewcastleAntiquaries Historic England North East Historic England British Museum Steve Ellwood Guinevere of Mason culturednortheast.co.uk/p/an-incredibl…

Incredible archaeological discovery! 📣 The Melsonby Hoard, one of the most significant Iron Age finds in the UK, with over 800 items, has been excavated by Durham Archaeology and Archaeological Services. 👉 brnw.ch/21wRyhj Historic England | British Museum | Yorkshire Museum


📰 Discovery of over 800 Iron Age finds at Melsonby, North Yorkshire 🏴 reveals the first evidence for 4-wheeled wagons in Britain and indicates the incredible wealth of of the region's elites. #ArchaeologyNews via Durham Archaeology durham.ac.uk/departments/ac…

Watch the video to see how the Melsonby Hoard was discovered and how our Durham Archaeology team put the excavation into action! #MelsonbyHoard #IronAge #Archaeology Historic England | @BritishMuseum | Yorkshire Museum