5 AMAZING WORLD ARCHAEOLOGY DISCOVERIES | Time Team

Time Team's Dani Wootton takes a look at some of most amazing recent archaeological discoveries across the world. In this round up, we shine a light on fascinating sites and artefacts that add to our understanding of the people who came before us.
The discoveries include an incredible Bronze Age hoard, some of the world's oldest cave paintings, fossilised footsteps, Roman baths and more.
There's even an animal theme, demonstrating that humankind's fascination and interaction with animals stretches back, with finds linked to cats, horses, kangaroos, pigs - even mud wasps!
Discover more about the stories featured in this video:
Indonesian cave paintings: news.griffith.edu.au/2021/01/...
Ancient footprints in New Mexico: www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/nature...
Australian cave paintings: pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/indivi...
Pompeii chariot: pompeiisites.org/en/comunicati...
Roman arena in Turkey: www.archaeology.org/news/9653...
Bronze Age hoard in Sweden: phys.org/news/2021-04-swedish...
Lödöse Museum: www.lodosemuseum.se/
Very special thanks to:
National Park Service, US
Dr Damien Finch, University of Melbourne
Professor Adam Brumm, Griffith University
A.A. Oktaviana
Maxime Aubert
Lödöse Museum
Balanggarra Aboriginal Corporation
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[@Earth-bornGraffics]

Please share updates like these regularly. It’s so seldom shared beyond the ears of those in the business, and I so enjoy them. Thank you!

[@deborahdufel1664]

Dani, you add to the video by your love for sharing information that is heard in your voice. Thank you.

[@mudgetheexpendable]

Sheer delight, Dani, in large part because you genuinely enjoy these discoveries, what they mean, and bringing them to our attention. Unfakeable pleasure means unforced smiles from your audience!

[@barrydysert2974]

Exactly right! Dani is like a sweet breeze on a spring day !:-)

[@belwynne1386]

Please make this a monthly feature. Thank you!

[@janesalisbury3686]

Cave and rock drawings are fantastic they prove that human's NEED to be creative. It makes my heart sing. Thank you.

[@RobBoudreau]

It still boggles my mind how footprints can last so many millennia. I remember the Goldcliff episode, was totally amazed at those print survivals. These are much older. I'm curious now on just how were they made, what kind of surface was it when those ancient people walked on it.

[@theresacrubaugh2095]

I would love updated archaeology news, every day, or weekly! There is so much going on and rarely do we hear about it.

[@technonarg5978]

This is a fantastic summary,would love to see these as often as possible. Thank you.

[@AvaT42]

I love Dani’s enthusiasm, just love it! I get caught up in all her enthusiasm. These were excellent finds too. I thought the foot prints were amazing, but 45,000 year old cave paintings, wow! 45,000 years. Now I cannot decide. 🤣

[@myrtleholly2016]

Human beings are awesome. Imagine the ancient human, striving to survive in a dangerous world, yet taking some time for art and so painting a very chill kangaroo.

[@dalekundtz760]

Thank you Dani and to all the Time Team members who take the time to show us and educate us about these tremendous archeology finds from around the world! I have thoroughly enjoyed the programs of the ancient finds in the UK, but many of us live in countries far from the UK. This program shows us what is being found in so many other places some of which your viewers live in making them so much more relevant to us. I hope that younger generations get interested in archeology so some day what is current, will then be found and history will continue to be preserved. Again thank you!

[@divaddrof]

Great to see these - more, more, more!

[@sabinahertzum9728]

I loved this - as a huge fan of timeteam for years and years im looking forward to its return - but this look into whats happening world wide was a great Way of introducing something from outside the UK - personally im in Denmark - and would love if we had a Danish time team - but alas…

[@jenniferbryce4037]

Dani, I love your posts. Not only excited and inspired by the amazing things you share but your wonderful warmth. Thank you!

[@LostCylon]

I'm Australian, and knew of the kangaroo drawing, but the age of the Indonesian one is amazing, so few things survive the hot humid conditions over there, also amazed at the similarities between the two. Great update and can't wait to see your new series. :)

[@elizabethbrown8859]

Wow. Time Team coming back. We're in the middle of a full rewatch

[@laurachapple6795]

I love that cat more than life itself. It looks like something my niece drew. It's perfect.

[@michaelsherck5099]

World class presentation, Dani! Your enthusiasm is infectious and the history of our species always astounding to uncover! Thank you!

[@theharper1]

I'm surprised that you didn't mention the similarity in style between the rock art in Indonesia and Australia. I've never seen rock art like that in Australia before. Thanks for the news, this is a great idea!

[@robertwise9127]

Dani, and everyone else at TT, thank you for putting this piece together! It is fascinating to glimpse a cross section of current-ish archaeological finds … brightened by your enthusiasm! Good work!

[@susanjane4784]

Busy viewing back episodes and started thinking about other digs around the world. Thank you for this selection of sites. Very exciting.

[@michelleheslep8877]

These are all fantastic finds. I was in Pompeii last week and it's magical, so much history. I saw they were still digging as we were leaving and was told they'd be digging for a long time. The foot prints were so much like the old Time Team episode and in the US, to cool. I can't wait for the new episods, cause I've watched all of the old ones a minimum of 3 times each.

[@HLBear]

Thank you. These are amazing finds! Fossilized footprints make such a unique connection between modern people and the past. Sometimes it's difficult to see the people behind a flint or a post-hole, but a footprint is so personal.

[@imbwildrd3693]

Dani, you say you're getting excited for the return of Time Team? I've been on the edge of my seat since I first heard you were coming back!! I can't wait. It'll be interesting to see how the advances in technology will expose the sites now compared to the very first episodes back in the 90's.

[@BrookeMonfort]

So excited to see what happens at the dig sites with the new Quantum Gravity Gradiometer tech developed out of the University of Birmingham. Geophysics will never be the same!

[@phildrew3144]

Happy to see Time team starting again. Have missed it.

[@tectorama]

Not forgetting the Roman Lantern which was found during a metal detecting rally at Glemsford in Suffolk, and which is on display at Ipswich museum. Oh how I miss the PAS conferences at the BM.

[@davidfish591]

I have to say the axe head is so amazing. The lines are so artistic, what craftsmanship. I really enjoyed all the other discoveries too. Thank you so much.

[@johnprice2606]

I have seen some of the Aboriginal artworks in that area of the Kimberley and have heard about the wasp nest dating. Without doubt the art in the Kimberley area covers a vast period of time and dating has been controversial however it has been suggested that some of the very early crude animal images are up to 40,000 years old. I have also seen images there of Thylacine (Tasmanian Tigers) which are believed to have been extinct on mainland Australia 40,000 ~ 45,000 years ago. The Gwion Gwion art previously known as Bradshaw art is believed to have first began as early as 26,500 year ago. The most recent of the art may be only 2000 year old.

[@StripedLime]

I think it's the story and the narrator's style which make it *more* captivating, that's was the magic ingredient that Tony brought... He brought the whole excavation to life. All the best and I hope the narrative journey is as captivating as it was before.

[@timothyherwig5454]

Great. Thank you. Couple questions: 1) why no images of the chariot from Pompeii? 2) I would have thought that the earliest known cave painting in Australia would have been much older than 17,000. Modern humans have been in Australia, I think, for at least 50,000 years. Thanks again for an excellent presentation.

[@joanhamilton2651]

How would you even find fossilized footprints in the sand?!? Amazing!

[@fernie5128]

great synopsis Dani! Loved all 5 extraordinary finds. thanks once again Time Team!

[@StephBer1]

It was believed that Australia was isolated but there is Aboriginal lore and artifacts that proved that the Kimberley area of Northern Australia often traded with fishermen from Indonesia. Who knows how far back this trading went but it is interesting to note the similarity between the rock art styles of the Australian and Indonesian discoveries. Of course, it's important to remember that millennia ago there were no countries, just different tribes.

[@katytaters1552]

Cannot wait for the 2 new episodes! Also love the discoveries across the world!

[@mermeridian2041]

Wonderful video! Feel free to give us finds updates anytime you want - love Dani's presentation and how her excitement comes through so nicely. Would love if videos like this could become a series with a bit more depth regarding the finds. Great fun!

[@oceangaler]

One of the coolest finds for me was the oldest best preserved ski, found on a glacier in Norway. Seriously, check it out. Of these, the White Sands footprints are so evocative much like the time teams footprint episode.

[@annecollinson9364]

l loved this .Thank you Dani. More please!

[@kahport]

Wow, 45,000 year old rock art. That's incredible!

[@elainebye9090]

Such tantalizing glimpses into the past! Do many thousands off years. Wonderful. I too would love to see many more of these updates.

[@harriethowell5444]

Very interesting. Nice to see new discoveries around the world. The footprints were particularly fascinating!

[@actua99]

It might also be interesting to note that the discovery of the footprints in New Mexico is pushing back the date of the arrival of humans. Until not too long ago, it was thought humans weren't on the Americas until 16000 years ago, but these footprints are proving otherwise.

[@jonlinin9682]

The early date is remarkable although there have been other discoveries in south America hinting at an early settlement of the continent. Despite this I notice there is still some resistance from some in the archaeological community in the U.S. who seem to have an almost cult like devotion to the Clovis first hypothesis.

[@actua99]

Well, it is quite a big change, and extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence. Tests can be contaminated, stratigraphy misinterpreted, etc., so there can be reason to be cautious. Having said that, it is exciting to slowly see that paradigm shift, and I'd love to see how that impacts the view of how humans came to the Americas!

[@thelostone6981]

@@actua99 While I like Sagan’s “extraordinary claims…” quote, (which is based on other people’s work) I do not find what the archeologists are saying about the foot prints in New Mexico to be all that much of an extraordinary claim. It’s just a new line of evidence that pushes the frontier of what we know and more data is needed. They are doing the appropriate science with the appropriate scientist using the appropriate methodology and appropriate equipment. Now if they said that the foot prints are proof of Noah’s flood caused by a temperamental deity trying to cover up his mistakes, are only 4,500 years old, they are of Ham and his child and that the ark settled in New Mexico, well then…that’s an extraordinary claim! (And fundamentalist Christians are already out to disprove the findings).

[@lynettenelson8683]

Thank you for these updates. I love to hear about what is happening around the world. It's great to know that there is still so much to learn.

[@papagarth]

That ax head ! And those footprints. Historically, the other finds are great, but those two are my favorites from this list.

[@simoncordingley3122]

1:55 Fossilised footprints, New Mexico 3:50 Bronze age artefacts, Sweden 5:25 Pompeii Roman Chariot, Italy (it's a pity there's no footage of it here) 8:25 Feline Hill Geoglyph, Peru 9:15 Cave Paintings, Indonesia and Australia

[@judithcooke6979]

Many thanks, Dani, for taking the time to provide this excellent update on recent archaeological discoveries. It is a great privilege to be able to participate in these important discussions. Your efforts are much appreciated.

[@lizdyer4543]

Some absolutely mind blowing discoveries. Loving the updates.

[@rosecowan7153]

The Aussie rock art dating gives us a true indication of the settlement of the land. The 46.000 year claim is about spot on.

[@iriswaterford8881]

17,000 for the Australian art, 46,000 for the Indonesian art. It makes sense to me. Both pig and kangaroo are good sources of food. Pleased they and the footprints 👣 survived to indicate humans have been here making their mark for some time.

[@cheryldueck318]

This is wonderful! Thank you for putting it together for us.

[@sallywallian8837]

Love Dani's enthusiasm, as well as viewing these recent discoveries! Keep up the excellent work as we anticipate the two new shows!!

[@jenniferbates3881]

Wow! I love the new cave art finds.

[@XcarazorelX]

Love that you guys are back. Miss mick forever but this rocks. Please keep going 🙏

[@jakubj_]

Very cool! Perhaps it would be nice to make a video like this as a monthly issue? Every week would drain too much resources I'd imagine, plus getting content permissions etc. Monthly archeology rewind could be great though!

[@Cirkux]

This video cheered me up no end, and on a day where I really needed it. Thanks!

[@karenfletcher4749]

Spectacular discoveries, Danni. Especially the aboriginal art and footprints. So much more to discover.

[@mishajameson8939]

So wonderful. Thank you Dani & TT!

[@HKTeacup]

Love this episode! What a brilliant overview, and what fantastic discoveries! Thank you for posting, and keep up the great work of this wonderful KZbin channel :)

[@nadinearnold8235]

Amazing stuff! Would love to know a bit more about the mosaic floor in Turkey that's warped by an earthquake

[@dloglesby57]

I remember the episode of the footprints, and I try and follow anything new with The Pompeii site as well, as anything new in parts of Egypt.. Thank you for sharing Dani.

[@delainekeenum9108]

Keep doing these informative videos for us, Dani!

[@stitch3163]

Cheers, Dani! This type of content is great.

[@diananelson3702]

Awesome. Thanks so much for sharing these finds.

[@essbee1240]

Thanks for bringing these to us Danni..stunning discoveries!

[@melissamybubbles6139]

That's amazing. Thank you for sharing.

[@5chr4pn3ll]

Great format. Would love more like this.

[@belendemaria1989]

This is great content! I love learning about other discoveries around the world, I hope we get to see more like this!

[@janewatkins9801]

Wow!! Fabulous stuff. Thanks so much for this ☺ ♥

[@danpoole4915]

Absolutely astounding! Thank you.

[@kevinmurphy65]

absolutely fabulous...cannot wait.

[@Gwynarra2]

Really like the overview of recent finds from around the world.

[@papaquonis]

Excellent addition to this channel. I'd love to see more of these.

[@terry902]

Thanks for providing some positive news in a difficult time. I really needed to see something like this. Can’t wait for the new programs!

[@gerritvangils3121]

Fantastic, love to see more of these.

[@judeedling2979]

Thank you! That was fascinating!

[@wendykleeb2071]

Dani, as an American, I have watched all of the past episodes of Time Team. I am excited to view more!

[@barbaralemons4741]

45,500 year old art...I wonder how that person would have felt if they could have dreamed that descendants in a far future they could never have imagined would be in awe and wonder at their work.

[@davidcaldecoat7414]

Truly amazing finds

[@annafaber4007]

thanks a lot , i am looking foreward to see the programs

[@evanhadkins5532]

Good to see Aus. getting some attention. There is so much to be done here.

[@michaelneal6589]

Really enjoyed thank you

[@Grievous-]

Bloody Marvelous.

[@cjwl1]

Dani - another great video. All fascinating and well reported by you.

[@Zine2me]

Fascinating stuff! So happy to be among your patrons.

[@pattychapman4360]

Loved this!

[@Astharoth767]

I warmly welcome . I am very happy that Time Team returns to the screens ... I have a question whether it will be possible to add Polish subtitles ... I have been your fan for over 20 years ... Regards

[@michaelkraybill1710]

Magical. As usual.

[@lynnemobrien2953]

This is my favorite show !!!

[@halley8890]

Very cool finds!

[@AutoReport1]

The rod is a gisel, apparently mentioned in Lombard records in royal ceremonial use according to Nicoletta Francovich Onesti (Siena University).

[@richardstephens3327]

It is wonderful to have Time Team coming back! Thanks for covering some of the exciting news coming out of NM. I just wish you were using a different funding site then Patreon. I would back you, just not through them.

[@monicadarrah8425]

Wonderful!

[@gmg9010]

In between 2015 and 2017 I dug in our garden back behind a fence I live in North Dakota USA and I found lots of stuff from the mining operations that happened from like 1913 or so till like 1928 my favorite finds are the parts of clothing the mining lantern and an entire metal or iron headboard for a bead

[@genie5251]

Loved this! Time Team did two programs n the US, but only the Maryland program seems to be available. I would love it if the other US program could be added to KZbin!

[@apatriot613]

In My USA state of MI west side of state a near 10k year old Clovis site was recently unearthed untouched since near that long ago.

[@virginiaspinelli-buser4420]

It's amazing to learn so much about how long ago humans existed! I love it. Also, Dani, I know this is just because I am an American, but I think your accent is very cool!

[@zedwms]

Painting on rocks is the oldest form of painting that there is. That is specifically why I paint on rocks. I love being part of that timeless tradition.

[@ccaudi]

Thank you very much for covering the finds! I believe it's important for us to realize even though the finds date back to Roman times and far beyond, we are not that far removed from our human ancestors in instinct and sophistication. Sadly, events in the Ukraine demonstrate our existing prehistoric roots.

[@brianpetersen2364]

Dying of boredom waiting for the new episodes, been a Patreon for a few months and happy to continue but please hurry up with the post production

[@reginaromsey]

I love the Roman Chariot dig. I have been interested in Pompeii and Herculaneum since I was a child in the 1950’s!

[@davidcox2264]

Too cool!