A photo shows one of these ancient “well”-shaped tombs from above. Nearby, archaeologists unearthed 10 more burials dating ...

Italian archaeologists this week unearthed ancient artifacts buried deep in a 10-foot well for nearly 2,000 years on the outskirts of Rome.

The ancient funnel-like artifact found in the well. Photo from Italy’s Ministry of Culture Archaeologists plan to continue studying the ancient wooden artifacts found in the well, officials said.

Archaeologists in Saqqara unearthed 4,600-year-old ‘well’ & brick tombs, other burials & ancient mummy in Greco-Roman catacomb, photos show.

Archaeologists in Saqqara unearthed 4,600-year-old ‘well’ & brick tombs, other burials & ancient mummy in Greco-Roman catacomb, photos show.

A photo shows a worker being lowered into the ancient well. At the bottom, they sorted through the mud and uncovered dozens of artifacts from 1,800 years ago, officials said.

Excavations into Petsas’ well in Greece recovered multiple animal remains among stone, metal, and ceramic material.

Ancient Roman well hid dozens of treasures — until now. See the finds in Italy By Aspen Pflughoeft. June 6, 2024 2:01 PM. Archaeologists in Italy excavated a well near a temple and found 1,800- ...