Archaeology - Current Affairs Questions and Answers

ANSWER: Acra

Explanation:
Archaeologists from Israel have found the remains of the ancient Greek fort of Acra, according to reports. This solved the greatest mystery of the precise location of the fortified Hellenistic citadel erected in the heart of Jerusalem by the Seleucid conquerors, after they first destroyed this city in 168 BC. Acra dates back more than 2,000 years, to the time of Greek excavation site in Jerusalem and was constructed in 168 BC by ruler Antiochus IV Epiphanes.

ANSWER: Pompeii

Explanation:
Archeologists discovered a pre Roman era tomb in Pompeii on 19th September 2015. This tomb was buried in a AD 79 volcanic eruption. Tomb was unearthed by team of researchers from French Jean Berard Centre in Southern Italy. It dates back to Samnites era and is located at Pompeii’s Herculaneaum Gate. Samnites refer to tribals who engaged in fierce battles with Romans in 4th century BC. Tomb contains numerous vases and amphoras to give rare insight into funerary practices of that era. Excavations prove city of Pompeii is alive. The ancient city was suspended in time after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius on August 24, AD 79. This is the second most visited attraction in Rome after the Colosseum with 2.7 million visitors in 2014.