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  • Ancient City Unearthed in North Macedonia

    04/23/2025 9:46:41 AM PDT · by SunkenCiv · 13 replies
    Archaeology Magazine ^ | April 9, 2025 | editors / unattributed
    According to a statement released by Cal Poly Humboldt, recent archaeological work at Gradishte, near the North Macedonian village of Crnobuki, has revealed that a much more substantial ancient settlement existed there than originally thought. It was previously believed that the site was merely a military outpost built to defend against Roman attacks, but new excavations have uncovered evidence of a prosperous city that was much older than scholars had expected. The acropolis alone extended across an area measuring at least seven acres. Archaeologists have thus far unearthed stone axes, coins, a clay theater ticket, pottery, game pieces, and textile...