20 Greatest Archaeological Discoveries of 2023

The year 2023 has come to an end, but it has seen many astounding finds from archaeologists. Which ones were the most exciting? In this countdown, Dr. Miano ranks the 20 greatest discoveries of the year. Which ones are you the most stoked about?

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[wickedsamurai]

So beautiful that all over the world, people are working in teams to discover new truths about our shared human history. Archaeology is truly a lovely field

[Drnardinov]

This was a big gift to us armchair archaeologists

[sandralewis]

I love that you show actual photos of what you're talking about.

[aperson]

Glad they’re making more archaeological discoveries in Nineveh. As an Assyrian, watching ISIS destroy so many sites and artifacts was very painful, so this is nice to see. They couldn’t erase our history.

[arxprojectmx]

Thanks for featuring our project in Mitla Oaxaca!

[robertmm]

I wish I had a professor like you. Your excitement for these discoveries makes me want to learn more. Thank you for the amazing video.

[tekannon]

Thank you Professor Miano and Professor Natalie and Happy Holidays to you and your familes and your colleagues for extraoridinary videocasts that have broadened our knowledge and shown a light in the dark corners of our past.

[francischambless]

Appreciate you bringing to our attention so many important finds! I'm really interested in learning more about all the sites hidden in the Amazon, as well as the finds in Peru. Seems so little is really known about these areas. The temple in ancient Sumer is also really intriguing! Can't wait to see what's found, and it's really encouraging considering all the tech breakthroughs helping look under vegetation, under water, and even under the earth itself! Pretty exciting!

[williamking]

The most recently announced discovery I can think of that was not mentioned is the discovery of a previously unknown language in the archives of the Hittites.

[BigZebraCom]

I was going to make all 20 of these discoveries-- but then things got really busy at work.

[shannondery]

Thank you, Dr. Miano! I always look forward to your work.

[MardieMar]

Thank you so much for another video! Your channel has been my favorite find of 2022, I took 2 archaeology clases as a part of my minor in university and have always been fascinated by the topic. Happy Holidays to you and your family and I'm looking forward to 2024 finds!

[chrisl]

Happy holidays. Thank you for the ongoing education. The amount of things that happened in our past which we’ve lost is amazing.

[gtbkvdr]

Every year I watch you present the finds, and every year I enjoy them immensely. My sincere thanks. Hoping that 2024 brings you many wonderful discoveries to share next December!

[abruemmer]

Gotta love that nerdy enthusiasm by you Prof Miano! Happy holidays!

[susanknight]

THANK YOU!!!! We, my daughter and I, absolutely love your channel. To stave off Alzheimer's, it runs in the family, I have a goal of learning something new everyday. You have taught me more than I learned in school! BTW, back then Plate Tectonics was just a theory and the Eratic Rocks found in Willamette Valley, Oregon were attributed to glaciers not the Missoula Floods. Keep up the good work David and Natalie! Happy Holidays!

[orchidorio]

I first learned about Egypt in the 1950's. SO much has been discovered since! It is VERY exciting!!! THNX

[adrianasuarez]

Hola! Thank you so much for your passion and dedication! This top 20 was a great compilation and I’m so proud that 2 of them belong to my beloved country, México 🇲🇽 Happy New Year and may 2024 bring greater and amazing discoveries 😊! Best wishes from Malaysia 🇲🇾

[noreligion]

Thank You David for a Wonderful year of videos!!! Take Care and have a Great New Year!!!!