The exposed section of a mosaic with geometric patterns dating to the 4th century in the basilica of Pompeiopolis in Kastamonu has reached approximately 120–130 square meters. Together with an Eros head found in the building, the finds help explain the ancient city's transformation during the Roman and Late Antique periods.

Researchers identified 15 clay figurines and 139 fragments that they believe may belong to figurines in collections of finds from three Natufian settlements. Depictions of birds, humans and other animals show that the tradition of making clay figures developed in the region before farming began.

More than 7,500 finds, including a hearth, seashells and stone tools, were uncovered at the Riparo Mochi rock shelter. Radiocarbon dating of the shells places the presence of communities using Noailles-type tools in northern Italy 2,000–3,000 years earlier than previous estimates, at approximately 30,000–30,800 years ago.

Archaeologists presented a stone sword casting mold found in Großeibstadt and a collection of finds documented near Grabenstätt containing dozens of bronze rings and axes. The finds provide concrete evidence for studying the production of weapons and jewelry and the circulation of bronze objects during the Late Bronze Age.

A reexamination of the Taung Child fossil found in South Africa placed its age at approximately 2.96–3.03 million years. This result, older than the previous estimate of 2.58 million years, calls for a reassessment of the evolutionary sequence of early human relatives in the region.

Three wooden boats dating to the Han and Jin periods were uncovered in the old Yongding River bed. According to researchers, a stamp meaning “official” on the fragments indicates the boats’ connection to the state and provides rare evidence of river transport during the period.

Coins and porcelain found during excavations at Changping Gudalinggou allowed part of the defensive structure to be dated to the Sui period, AD 581-618. The discovery helps explain the development of early defensive lines around Beijing.

Excavations at Bala Hisar identified a Mughal-period palace with wall paintings and bathing areas, along with older Buddhist monastery structures. The remains shed light on the fortress’s religious and political uses in different periods; the exact dates of the Buddhist structures have not yet been determined.