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Miami Herald
06-06-2025
- Science
- Miami Herald
Viking's silver treasure, an ancient Korean crown and three more discoveries
The summaries below were drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All linked stories were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists. Throughout history, cultures have left behind a trail of breadcrumbs for archaeologists to follow. New sites and artifacts are found all the time, revealing forgotten secrets of the past. Here are some of the latest discoveries: 1,400-year-old crown — still decorated with insect wings — found in South Korea In Gyeongju, South Korea, archaeologists uncovered a 1,400-year-old crown adorned with jewel beetle wings from the Silla Kingdom. This ornate crown, found in a burial site, is a first-of-its-kind discovery in the region. The crown's intricate decorations, including gold beads and jade pieces, highlight the craftsmanship of the era. | Published May 22 | Read More | Hobbyist studying old map notices odd mark that leads to medieval find in Sweden In Derome, Sweden, a hobby archaeologist discovered the remains of a medieval monastery using an 18th-century map and modern technology. The site, likely dating back to the late 12th century, revealed thick walls and pillar foundations. This find sheds light on the region's monastic history and the Order of Cistercians. | Published May 22 | Read More | Students locate ancient Roman army camp beyond empire's northern border. See it In the Netherlands, university students discovered a rare ancient Roman military camp beyond the empire's northern border. Using computer models and LiDAR surveys, they confirmed the presence of Roman walls and a moat near Hoog Buurlo. | Published May 28 | Read More | Viking-era silver treasures found on farm in Sweden and restored. See them shine In Täby, Sweden, archaeologists unearthed a collection of Viking-era silver treasures, including arm rings, necklaces and coin pendants. The site, occupied for 500 years, also revealed structures from the Viking Age. The silver collection is notable for its size and preservation. | Published May 30 | Read More | Ancient waste shows surprising 'luxury' food item was not only for Roman elite In Pollentia, Mallorca, researchers found evidence of thrushes, a luxury food item, being sold by street vendors in ancient Rome. The discovery in a cesspit challenges the belief that thrushes were exclusive to elite banquets. This find suggests that thrushes were a common part of the urban diet in Roman times. | Published June 3 | Read More | McClatchy News continues to follow the discovery of intriguing archaeological discoveries from around the globe. Check back to see the latest finds.
Miami Herald
22-05-2025
- Science
- Miami Herald
Hobbyist studying old map notices odd mark that leads to medieval find in Sweden
Göran Bengtsson, a hobby archaeologist, was studying an 18th-century map of southwestern Sweden when he noticed something unusual. A rectangle and the word 'Klosterkullen,' which translates to 'monastery hill,' was drawn in an area that today is an empty field in Derome, according to a May 13 news release from the Swedish archaeology service Arkeologerna. On a dry summer day, Bengtsson scanned the area using a drone and metal detector. He found clear traces or crop marks in the ground — evidence of a buried structure, experts said. Bengtsson enlisted the help of professional archaeologist Bengt Westergaard at Arkeologerna. Ground-penetrating radar confirmed the presence of 6.5-feet-thick walls, pillar foundations and other building parts. Bengtsson had discovered a medieval monastery likely dating back to the late 12th century, according to the release. Experts said this may have been the east wing of the unfinished Cistercian monastery of Ås, the release said. A letter from a meeting in 1243 shows the then-abbot, or head of the monastery, applied to have it moved. The site was relocated some time during the 13th century, according to experts. Westergaard said in his 40 years as an archaeologist, he has never seen anything like this, according to the release. The Order of Cistercians was part of the Roman Catholic monastic order founded in 1098. The group was made up of monks, and eventually, nuns. Additional ground-penetrating radar scans will be performed to try and locate more of the monastery, experts said. No archaeological excavations have been planned. Derome is about a 340-mile drive southwest from Stockholm. Google Translate was used to translate the news release from Arkeologerna.
