archaeology

Crates are brought out of King Tut's tomb in 1923, shortly after its discovery.

100 years after unearthing King Tut's tomb, archaeologists make new discoveries

5:00am November 07, 2022

by Giulia Heyward

Uncovered coffins, papyrus documents and other artifacts have recently been found at the Saqqara site in Giza, Egypt. It coincides with a new accusation that jewelry was stolen from the site.

This photo shows two carved standing stones at a remote Neolithic site in Jordan's eastern desert. A team of Jordanian and French archaeologists said Tuesday that it had found a roughly 9,000-year-old shrine.

Archaeologists find a 9,000-year-old shrine in the desert in Jordan

9:35pm February 22, 2022

by The Associated Press

Researchers said the find "sheds an entire new light on the symbolism, artistic expression as well as spiritual culture of these hitherto unknown Neolithic populations."

A panel of the mosaic discovered by a team of archaeologists in England. The researchers say it shows the body of Hector returning to his father, King Priam (right), in exchange for his weight in gold.

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First they found a dead king's body. Now they've uncovered an ancient mosaic

3:42pm November 26, 2021

by Neda Ulaby

A rare Roman mosaic is the latest discovery from a crack team of British archaeologists.

Archaeologist Ferudun Ozgumus stands in what is believed to be a Byzantine-era substructure in Istanbul.

World News

Beneath Istanbul, Archaeologists Explore An Ancient City's Byzantine Basements

4:27pm July 23, 2021

by Durrie Bouscaren

Below the surface of the sprawling, modern metropolis is a different world. Archaeologists are gaining insights into the city's ancient past by examining the basements of ordinary buildings.

The Italian Culture Ministry said the Guattari Cave in San Felice Circeo was "one of the most significant places in the world for the history of Neanderthals."

'An Extraordinary Discovery': Archeologists Find Neanderthal Remains In Cave Near Rome

2:03pm May 09, 2021

by H.J. Mai

Archeologists unearthed the remains of nine Neanderthals, dating from 50,000 to 100,000 years ago, in a discovery the Italian culture minister said will be "the talk of the world."

These 6,000-year-old remains found buried alongside humans are believed to be the earliest example of dog domestication on the Arabian Peninsula.

Science

Man's Ancient Friend: 6,000-Year-Old Dog Remains Found On Arabian Peninsula

6:45pm April 23, 2021

by Anna Sirianni

As archeologists in Saudi Arabia excavated an ancient tomb last year, they were surprised to find what's believed to be the earliest example of dog domestication in the region.

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An artist's rendition of the conch of Marsoulas being played in a cave where it was found by researchers in the early 20th Century.

Why A Musician Breathed New Life Into a 17,000-Year-Old Conch Shell Horn

4:45pm February 10, 2021

by Nell Greenfieldboyce

A seashell found in a French cave appears to have been modified by prehistoric people so that it could be used like a trumpet, making it a new addition to the Stone Age orchestra.

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Screenshot of video on Facebook showing an Egyptian sarcophagus with mummy inside for sale. According to the ATHAR Project, the video is from an area known for extensive antiquities looting. Facebook bans trade in antiquities and human remains, but relies

World News

Facebook Has Moved To Ban Sales Of Looted Antiquities. Will It Make A Difference?

2:47pm July 31, 2020

by Jane Arraf

Archaeologists have ID'ed 100-plus Facebook groups offering looted and illicit antiquities for sale. New rules ban the sale of "historical artifacts" on Facebook but critics want more enforcement.

A skeleton found in Vietnam, dubbed Burial 9, was discovered in 2007. A closer look at his bones led to a diagnosis of rare genetic syndrome that often leads to paralysis. "From the bones alone, we can say this person lived with a disease that required he

Health & Safety

Ancient Bones Offer Clues To How Long Ago Humans Cared For The Vulnerable

1:07pm June 17, 2020

by Andrew Curry

The field of bioarchaeology look to skeletons that are thousands of years old for insights into the nature of long ago societies.

The UNESCO-listed cultural site Naqsh-e Jahan Square in Isfahan, Iran, shown here in 2014, is known for its immense mosques, picturesque bridges and ancient bazaar.

Trump Says He'll Target Iran's Cultural Sites. That's Illegal

8:39pm January 06, 2020

by Laurel Wamsley

The Hague Convention, signed by the U.S., requires "refraining from any act of hostility" against cultural property. The Pentagon educates troops about their obligations to safeguard such sites.

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