# Archaeological discoveries in Europe and Faroe Islands > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/archaeological-discoveries-in-europe-and-faroe-islands > Updated: 2026-08-15T13:32:18.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Archaeological efforts in Europe and the Faroe Islands have focused on the discovery and preservation of historical artifacts using advanced technology and excavation. In Austria, researchers are using UV light, infrared photography, and thermal imaging to decipher approximately 200 weathered Roman stones from the Universalmuseum Joanneum. In the Faroe Islands, a rare runestone was discovered within the remains of an ancient structure, possibly a medieval prayer house or chapel, alongside religious items such as an oil lamp and a small statue of the Virgin Mary. Subsequent reports from Norway and the Faroe Islands highlight significant finds. In Norway, excavations of a burial mound have revealed traces of a 50-foot Viking-era ship, including wood fragments and rivets. Meanwhile, the Faroese runestone, found at Sandoy, has been moved to the National Museum of the Faroe Islands for preservation due to its fragility, with experts expected to assist in deciphering its inscriptions. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-15: Archaeologists uncover Viking ship traces and rare runestone Archaeologists have uncovered a 50-foot Viking ship burial in Norway and a rare, fragile runestone in the Faroe Islands. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/archaeologists-uncover-viking-ship-traces-and-rare-runestone ### 2026-08-12: Archaeologists employ new techniques to decipher ancient inscriptions Archaeologists are using advanced imaging to decipher Roman stones in Austria and have discovered a rare runestone in the Faroe Islands, potentially linked to a medieval religious site. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/archaeologists-employ-new-techniques-to-decipher-ancient-inscriptions --- Cite as: Archaeological discoveries in Europe and Faroe Islands. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/archaeological-discoveries-in-europe-and-faroe-islands