Summer 2025 Archaeological Discoveries: Tombs, Mausoleums, and Sunken Cities

During the summer of 2025, Italy and the Mediterranean witnessed remarkable archaeological finds. In the Monterozzi necropolis of Tarquinia, an undisturbed chamber tomb dating back to the late 8th century BCE was uncovered, showcasing the region's oldest painted artwork. Meanwhile, the Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa revealed a medieval courtroom and gymnasium at Segesta. On the island of Mozia, a team from the University of Palermo, headed by Paola Sconzo, unearthed a female marble statue from the late Archaic era. In Albania, President Edi Rama unveiled the first Roman monumental tomb in the Bulqizë Valley, complete with a bilingual inscription and burial items. Additionally, a Hellenistic-Roman shipwreck was discovered off Adrasan, Turkey, and on August 21, Egyptian officials showcased remnants of the ancient city of Canopus in Abu Qir Bay.