22 SEPTEMBRE 2015 NEWS: Malevizi - Syrie - Viet Nam - Honfleur - Nancy -
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GRECE – 
Malevizi - A carved grave of the post-Minoan era (approximately 1,300 BC) was discovered at a farming area of Malevisio Monastery on Crete. It is the second grave found in the monastery's wider region. The new archaeological find is a medium size group grave that includes two sarcophagus of terra cotta, pottery and other smaller objects.
http://www.sigmalive.com/en/news/greece/135404/postminoan-era-grave-discovered-at-malevizi-monastery?
SYRIE – 
- UNESCO head Irina Bokova has warned that Syrian archaeological sites are being plundered “on an industrial scale" amid civil war and political instability. The war-torn country is home to six UNESCO world heritage sites, and some of the world's finest examples of historic monuments and antiquities AFP reported. “Satellite imagery shows that archaeological sites in Syria are dotted by thousands of illegal excavations…that show there is looting on an industrial scale," Bokova said, speaking at a conference in Sofia, Bulgaria. “Limiting the trafficking in cultural property is a top priority because it finances the actions of the extremists. The world expects from us to undertake decisive and uncompromising actions…to stop this source of funding for the extremists," she added. Large parts of Syria are under the control of Islamic State militants, who are believed to be using the sale of illicit antiquities to finance their terrorist activities. According to the Association for the Protection of Syrian Archaeology (APSA), over 900 monuments and archaeological sites have been looted, damaged, or destroyed.
https://news.artnet.com/in-brief/unesco-warning-looting-syria-333814
VIET NAM – 
- Additionally, this year's annual event, chaired by the Viet Nam Archaeology Institute, introduced a new branch in the study of archaeology – underwater archaeology. During the meeting, from September 17-19, participants heard about 356 archaeological findings unearthed around the country. Further, there were 51 announcements about new stone age findings, including the discovery of human bones at Hang Oc archaeological site, dating back 6,000 to 7,000 years, located in Thai Nguyen. Also, metal age archaeology had 59 new findings, presenting new discoveries that enriched the knowledge of the nation's history and the cultures of communities, including Dien Bien, Phu Tho and Ha Noi in the north; Ha Tinh, Quang Nam and Khanh Hoa in the central region; and Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Dong Nai, Binh Phuoc and Long An in the south. Historical archaeology saw the most achievements during the year, with 180 new findings. Archaeological work at the Luy Lau ancient citadel in Bac Ninh Province, the Ho Citadel in Thanh Hoa Province, and at the Ha Noi-based Thang Long Citadel have revealed new information about the feudal history of different monarchies. Meanwhile, work at Chu Dau sites in Hai Duong Province, Vinh Nghiem Pagoda in Bac Giang Province and Da Tuong Temple in Quang Ngai Province have increased the general knowledge about crafts and religions of the Vietnamese people. Of note, for the first time underwater archaeology was presented at the meetings, with eight announcements about findings, including excavations underwater in Cu Lao Cham islet in Quang Nam Province and at Thuan An Beach in Thua Thien-Hue Province.
http://english.vietnamnet.vn/fms/art-entertainment/141883/archaeologists-hail-356-findings.html
FRANCE – 
Honfleur - Lors de travaux sur le bâtiment de la Lieutenance, monument historique, c'est en soulevant des lattes de plancher que des ouvriers sont tombés sur un témoignage du passé datant du 25 mai 1907... Une bouteille d'encre en verre contenant des documents datés de mai 1907 et signés par des agents du port de Honfleur a été découverte sous le plancher de la Lieutenance, qui figure parmi les derniers vestiges des fortifications de la ville. Plusieurs cartes postales témoignent de la vie à Honfleur au début du 20e siècle, et une lettre collective s'adresse aux générations futures..
FRANCE – 
Nancy - Un sondage archéologique réalisé sur le chantier du nouveau quartier Nancy Grand-Coeur, boulevard Joffre, a permis aux archéologues de l’Inrap de mettre au jour un mur de l’ancienne enceinte bastionnée construite au début du XVIIe siècle sous l’impulsion de Charles III. L’énorme trou creusé sur le parking Joffre a été rebouché hier. Il avait été réalisé par un engin de chantier afin de permettre aux spécialistes d’effectuer des relevés et d’enrichir leurs connaissances sur le positionnement précis du rempart. Les archéologues réaliseront un nouveau sondage sur le chantier situé en face du building Joffre.. On se souvient aussi qu’en 2008, les sondages archéologiques réalisés en préalable à la requalification du site de l’ancienne imprimerie Berger-Levrault avaient mis en évidence des vestiges de la citadelle, le bastion Le Marquis, ainsi que l’ancien cimetière dit des Trois-Maisons créé au XVIIIe siècle.