A huge head sculpted by the Maya out of stucco has been discovered at Chilonche in Guatemala. The head dates from the early Classic period, making the site older than previously thought.

Heavy rains in Peru have blocked train tracks and stranded people at Machu Picchu. Helicopters are being used to rescue them.  

Several artifacts were stolen from the “Antiquities Theft in Israel” exhibition at the Ashdod Museum.  

Italian police have shut down an illegal dig in Puglia and recovered more than 100 artifacts. No arrests have been made, however.  

Two British amateur archaeologists think they may have discovered the source of the subterranean Aqua Traiana, 35 miles north of Rome. The water level has dropped recently, making exploration of the area possible for the first time.  

The Guardian has a story on the British Museum, Iran, and the spat over the Cyrus Cylinder.

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