Circular tomb filled with battle-scarred bodies uncovered in Peru
At El Curaca, in the Atico River Valley, archaeologists Jósef Szykulski and associates have made a major finding: a huge,…
Meet Słupcio, the Stone Age Amber Bear That Survived War and Time
A unique carved amber bear was found when workers were delving into the peat in 1887. It is believed that…
Archaeologists May Have Found 2,100-Year-Old Roman Canal Built by Gaius Marius
A Roman canal dated back more than 2,100 years may have been located in southern France. The structure is believed…
2,200-Year-Old Chinese Burial Uncovers Woman with Toxic Red-Stained Teeth
A burial site in northwestern China has revealed a woman’s remains with an unusual feature—her teeth were painted with cinnabar,…
3,000-Year-Old Mesopotamian Canal System Found in Iraq
A vast network of irrigation canals, dating back more than 3,000 years, has been identified in southern Iraq. The canals,…
20,000-Year-Old Transport Marks in New Mexico Reveal Early American Mobility
Marks resembling sled-like tracks alongside footprints at White Sands National Park in New Mexico suggest that wooden travois-style transport was…
Rare Pompeii Fresco Depicts Secret Dionysian Cult Rites and Initiations
Archaeologists have revealed a significant discovery in Pompeii—a large fresco depicting the initiation rites of an ancient mystery cult. The…
Ancient DNA Sheds Light on the Diverse Genetic Origins of the European Huns
The origins of the Huns, a nomadic group that played a crucial role in the decline of the Roman Empire,…
Severed Skulls with Nails in Iron Age Spain Suggest Complex Ritual Practices
Prehistoric skulls with large iron nails driven through them have been examined, revealing variations in the ritual practices of Iron…
Tomb of Pharaoh Thutmose II Discovered After 100 Years in Egypt
The tomb of Thutmose II, an Egyptian pharaoh who ruled around 3,500 years ago, has been uncovered west of the…