Iron Age

Previously unknown Iron Age grave of high-ranking individual, two-wheel chariot found in Germany

The grave was discovered during preliminary investigations ahead of construction of a solar park scheduled to be built near Bad Camberg. 

Previously unknown grave of an Iron Age high ranking individual was found during excavations near Bad Camberg in Hesse, Germany, June 25, 2026.
Composite Aerial Photo of Building 101, Tel Eton, June 23, 2026.

Ancient stone at Tel Eton may provide new proof of King Hezekiah’s religious reform, study suggests

The crannog at Loch Bhorgastail, Scotland, May 8, 2026.

Wooden platform older than Stonehenge found hidden beneath man-made island in Scotland

Aerial photo of Tel Hebron's Second Temple period mikvah, April 30, 2026.

Project to make Tel Hebron’s Second Temple mikveh accessible to visitors nearly complete, INPA says


Necropolis in Italian island reveals a multicultural Iron Age society

Analysis shows Greeks, Phoenicians, and Italians coexisted in ancient Ischia, forming a cosmopolitan society.

 Castello Aragonese off the coast of Italian island Ischia.

Rare 2,000-year-old strawberry-shaped Iron Age divination spoon discovered on Isle of Man

Similar ritual spoons have been found in Britain, Ireland, and France. The British Museum holds several pairs, one engraved with a cross and the other with a small hole.

 Rare 2,000-year-old Iron Age divination spoon discovered on Isle of Man.

Decapitated male skulls in Iberia are likely ‘war trophies’ used for intimidation, study finds

At Puig Castellar, isotope analysis revealed that three of the four individuals differed from the local strontium reference, suggesting they were probably not from the local community.

 Decapitated male skulls in Iberia are likely ‘war trophies’ used for intimidation, study finds

Ballymacombs More Woman: Iron Age decapitated remains found in a Northern Ireland bog

Decapitation may be part of a pattern of ritual killings during the Iron Age period.

 The Ballymacombs More Woman: Iron Age remains of decapitated young woman found in Northern Ireland bog.

Before Indian wootz and Damascus steel: Meteorite iron shaped Iron Age patterns in Poland

Archaeologists in Poland uncovered 26 iron objects made from a single meteorite.

 Ancient Polish Graves Reveal Ornaments Made from Rare Meteorite Iron.

Study reveals Bronze and Iron Age origins of skeletons in River Thames

"Violence is a particularly common theme for later prehistoric human remains from watery places," said the head researcher.

Study reveals Bronze and Iron Age origins of skeletons in River Thames.

Lost kingdom? Massive Iron Age longhouse suggests the existence of ancient Norwegian monarch

Some old Scandinavian writings trace kings back to Christ’s birth, once dismissed as mere tales—but perhaps there’s truth in them.

 Lost kingdom? Massive Iron Age longhouse suggests the existence of ancient Norwegian monarch.

Rare Iron Age helmet identified among Snettisham Hoard fragments

'There are less than 10 Iron Age helmets in Britain and every single one is unique,' said Julia Farley, Iron Age curator at the British Museum.

 The Great Torc from Snettisham, The most famous object from Iron Age Britain.

DNA analysis reveals Iron Age society in Britain was built around women

Researchers have uncovered genetic evidence suggesting that ancient Celtic societies in Iron Age Britain were matrilineal and matrilocal, with women holding status and influence.

 DNA analysis reveals Iron Age society in Britain was built with around women.

Researchers uncover modern glue, drill bits in alleged Iranian Iron Age swords

The demand for Iranian Iron Age weapons began after a large cache of bronze and iron weapons was discovered in the western Iranian province of Luristan in the late 1920s.

 Vintage Iranian damascus steel sabre handle with precious stones from Hermitage Museum collection. Illustration.