Stone blocks from reign of King Khufu discovered in Egypt
An array of granite stone blocks from the time of King Khufu has been unearthed by an Egyptian-German archaeological mission working in Matariya. Stone blocks from reign…
Most complete baby mammoth in North America is found
Experts have found a well-preserved baby mammoth in Yukon, Canada, which is considered the most comprehensive discovery in North America. A preserved baby mammoth that lived more…
Archaeologists discover Sᴀssanid age artworks in northeast Iran
Archaeologists have unearthed a collection of stunning artworks in northeastern Iran, shedding light on life during the Sᴀssanid era (224–651 CE). The recent discoveries were made during…
Research into grave goods and skeletal material from the oldest grave field in the Netherlands sheds new light on traditional roles
New archaeological research into grave goods and skeletal material from the Netherlands’ oldest grave field reveals that male-female roles 7,000 years ago were less traditional than previously…
Ornate wooden sculpture found at Chan Chan in Peru
At a ceremonial center located close to Chan Chan, Trujillo in the northern part of Peru, an exquisitely well-preserved piece of Peruvian Chimu culture sculpture in the…
Archaeologists carry out first dig at tomb linked to King Arthur
A team of archaeologists from The University of Manchester has commenced an excavation at a 5,000-year-old tomb ᴀssociated with the legendary King Arthur. Credit: University of Manchester…
Historic shards unearthed in Xi’an
Archaeologists in Xi’an, capital of Northwest China’s Shaanxi province, have unearthed three pieces of semicircular tiles dating back to the late Yangshao Culture period, China Daily reported….
Archaeologists discover first known depictions of two biblical heroines, episode in ancient Jewish art
In a significant milestone for the Huqoq Excavation Project, now in its 10th season following pandemic-induced pauses, project director Jodi Magness and ᴀssistant director Dennis Mizzi have…
Early stone tools were not rocket science
Research conducted by scholars from the University of Tübingen challenges long-standing ᴀssumptions regarding the origins of human culture through stone tools. 2.6 million years old (A) and…
Oil drilling reveals cemetery with giant urn-like tombs in southwest Iran
An oil drilling project off the river Karun in Ahvaz, southwest Iran, accidentally unearthed an ancient cemetery that contains urn-like tombs, the Tehran Times has reported. Hossein…