2,400 Year-Old Tomb Complex Discovered in northern Cyprus

A tomb complex dating back 2,400 years has been discovered in northern Cyprus. It contains an aristocratic family buried with beautiful artifacts.

http://www.livescience.com/52452-ancient-cyprus-tomb-discovered.html

Records reveal clues to provenance of "Gospel of Jesus's Wife"

New records provide clues into the provenance of the Gospel of Jesus's Wife

http://www.livescience.com/52382-gospel-of-jesus-wife-records-found.html 

2,700 year-old Hoards Discovered in Transylvania

Two hoards, dating back about 2,700 years, have been discovered in Transylvania. They include a mix of weapons, tools and bronze jewelry.

http://www.livescience.com/52329-ancient-booty-discovered-in-transylvania.html

Stone Age Discoveries Made on Supernatural Island

Archaeologists investigating the island of Blå Jungfrun, off the east coast of Sweden, have found evidence of Stone Age rituals that were performed in the island's caves. Interestingly stories have been told for centuries that associate the island with witchcraft and curses.

http://www.livescience.com/52257-stone-age-rituals-on-witchcraft-island.html

16 Pyramid Discovered near Ancient Town of Gematon in Sudan

16 pyramids, with tombs underneath, have been discovered in a cemetery located near the ancient town of Gematon in Sudan. Excavations at the cemetery began in 1998 and they've been uncovered gradually, along with other types of tombs, in that time.

http://www.livescience.com/52186-16-pyramids-discovered-ancient-cemetery.html

As Ancient Texts Disappear, Solar-Powered Device Offers Solution

Researchers are developing a solar powered device that allows fragile texts to be kept in an environment where humidity and temperature can be carefully controlled. It will be helpful in situations where energy is unavailable or unaffordable to museums and archives.

This image shows a "proof of concept" model demonstrated at the University of Toronto in August 19.

http://www.livescience.com/52054-solar-device-to-preserve-disappearing-texts.html

Origins of Gospel of Jesus's Wife Begin to Emerge

Several new developments:

-New documents found on origins of papyrus may allow for story behind it to be uncovered (two images included)
-New scientific tests completed will be published in a few months, will focus on papyrus's ink
-Professor King recently published a letter in Biblical Archaeology Review discussing papyrus

http://www.livescience.com/51954-gospel-of-jesus-wife-origins.html