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The Middle East's biggest archaeological discoveries in 2026

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“The Middle East's biggest archaeological discoveries in 2026”

The Middle East continues to reveal traces of its ancient past, with discoveries offering new insight into how early civilisations lived, worshipped and organised society. Since January, archaeologists have uncovered ancient burial chambers, royal monuments and prehistoric artworks. Some finds may answer long-standing historical questions, while others are challenging what we know about the region's earliest communities. Here are eight of the most significant discoveries announced over the year…

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