2,700-Year-Old Woman’s Grave with Urartian Seal Found in Armenia
An unusual 2,700-year-old burial in Armenia has revealed a woman laid to rest with a cylinder seal associated with the kingdom of Urartu. A new study suggests she may have…
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Ancient Saka Deer Carving Rediscovered in Kazakhstan After 170 Years
Archaeologists in Kazakhstan have rediscovered ancient rock carvings first recorded by a Russian explorer in 1856, including an extraordinary deer with towering, branching antlers. The…
46,000-Year-Old Neanderthal Hand Bones Found in Spain Reveal Ancient DNA
Six Neanderthal hand bones discovered in a cave in northern Spain are the oldest human remains ever identified in Navarre. The fossils, dated to between…
8,400-Year-Old Antler Axe Discovered in Denmark with Its Wooden Handle Still Intact
Archaeologists in Denmark have discovered an approximately 8,400-year-old axe made from deer antler, with its original wooden handle remarkably preserved. Found on the island of…
3,000-Year-Old Burial Cups in Jordan Reveal Possible Traces of Exotic Spices
Nearly 3,000 years ago, mourners at ancient Pella in present-day Jordan placed ceramic cups alongside their dead, sometimes positioning them beneath the heads of the…
1,800-Year-Old Roman Sarcophagus Depicts Mythical Battle Between Amazons and Greek Warriors in Türkiye
An approximately 1,800-year-old Roman sarcophagus decorated with scenes of legendary Amazon warriors is attracting renewed attention in western Türkiye. Originating from the territory of the…
2,200-Year-Old Etruscan Statue May Have Been Deliberately Blackened, New Study Finds
One of the most celebrated surviving Etruscan bronze statues may have looked strikingly different more than 2,200 years ago. Scientists have found evidence that the…
1,800-Year-Old Roman Fountain Being Rebuilt in Türkiye After Centuries of Damage
A monumental Roman fountain in the ancient city of Tripolis, western Türkiye, is gradually taking shape again as archaeologists work to restore its three-story façade…
250-Million-Year-Old Sea Reptile Skull Overlooked for a Decade Reveals New Species
A 250-million-year-old fossil skull discovered in the Arctic remained largely overlooked for more than a decade until a paleontologist recognized its importance in photographs from…
Ten Mysterious Painted Faces Discovered at Ancient Moche Site in Peru
Archaeologists in northern Peru have uncovered ten mysterious clay faces with feline features, possibly representing ancient deities worshipped by the Moche civilization. Decorated with yellow,…
1,400-Year-Old Avar Graves Reveal Byzantine Beauty Tools and Warrior Weapons in Hungary
A military airfield in Hungary has revealed an unexpected glimpse into life nearly 1,400 years ago. Archaeologists have uncovered nine Avar-period graves containing Byzantine cosmetic…
Ancient Greek District Destroyed in 406 BC Carthaginian Siege Unearthed in Sicily
More than 2,400 years after Carthaginian forces captured the ancient Greek city of Akragas in Sicily, archaeologists have uncovered a previously unknown section of the…
1,600-Year-Old Church Discovered in Italy Sheds New Light on the Origins of Venice
Archaeologists in northern Italy have uncovered the remains of a 1,600-year-old church that may help explain how the ancient Roman city of Altinum gradually gave…