Pre-historic Wallacea – a melting pot of human genetic ancestries
The Wallacean islands, situated amidst the deep sea waters separating Asia and Oceania, have long been isolated from the surrounding regions. However, these tropical islands played a…
Wreck of 340-year-old royal warship discovered off the English coast
The wreck of one of the most renowned ships of the 17th century, which sank 340 years ago while transporting the future King James II and VII,…
65,000 year-old ‘Swiss Army knife’ suggest a system of prehistoric communication
A tool dating back 65,000 years, often likened to a ‘Swiss Army knife’ of the prehistoric era, is shedding light on the extent of early human knowledge-sharing,…
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….