Dr. Elena Petrova is an archaeologist and historian specializing in ancient Mediterranean civilizations, with a focus on Egyptian and Roman history. She covers new discoveries and research in classical archaeology.
New archaeological findings near Egypt's Pyramid of Djoser reveal a sophisticated hydraulic system, including a dam and a potential hydraulic elevator. This challenges traditional views of ancient Egy
A unique debate on the 2,500-year-old Parthenon Marbles will take place in Athens, featuring scholars arguing for and against their return, aiming to foster critical thinking on art ownership.
Archaeologists in Spain have discovered a 5,000-year-old, well-preserved dolmen in Málaga. The tomb, 43 feet long, contains grave goods, weapons, and seashells, indicating ancient funerary practices a
A newly discovered ancient port off Egypt's coast, linked to the Taposiris Magna temple, could lead archaeologists to Cleopatra's tomb. Led by Kathleen Martinez, a 20-year search is chronicled in a ne