Archaeology

A Greek researcher says evidence shows an ancient robe discovered in a tomb belonged to the legendary Macedonian king.

Ship-shaped graves have been identified at the site, which came to light during investigations of an earlier Stone Age settlement.

The forum was the "heart" of ancient Roman cities, serving as a hub for commercial, political, religious and social activities.

The Bronze Age tool is an extremely rare find given that organic material, such as wood, tends to decay relatively quickly.

The gold object features an inscription dedicated to an ancient deity who was particularly revered by soldiers.

A dozen sandstone statues, believed to be "door guardians," were located near the north gate of Angkor Thom.

An analysis of data covering an understudied area has revealed thousands of previously unknown Maya structures.

The Temple of Esna, a significant Egyptian archaeological site, has been undergoing extensive restoration works.

Researchers say the discovery matched "very well" with a story documented in a historical text known as the Sverris Saga.

The remarkable find, which was preserved thanks to a fire, sheds light on early agricultural societies.

A survey has identified a "major" urban area in a mountainous area of Uzbekistan at an altitude of more than 6,000 feet.

The chamber, located within a burial mound measuring more than 200 feet across, is of "outstanding" scientific importance.

The Amazônia Revelada project aims to identify sites in the Amazon by combining state-of-the-art technology with the traditional knowledge of forest peoples.

The impressive tomb was likely located in no ordinary settlement but rather in the capital of a kingdom, Professor Zhu Guanghua said.

Archaeologists have made a historic discovery beneath Petra—a wonder of the world and the famous landmark from the film "Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade."

"Stone-paved sunken floors are so far not known from Neolithic Denmark," the researchers wrote in the paper.

Archaeologists also unearthed brooches, necklace beads, knives and a small shard of glass that may have served as an amulet.

DNA from bones said to belong to the explorer were analyzed by forensic scientists to confirm his identity and where he came from.

Evidence of a "unique" human and horse sacrifice ritual has been uncovered at a huge prehistoric burial mound in Siberia.

The intricately decorated coffins were found in the burial chamber of a woman who was the daughter of a prominent official.

A new study has shed light on the trade of walrus ivory during the Viking Age that spanned continents.

In the first half of the 13th century, the Mongol Empire conquered and subjugated large swathes of Europe.

"This new hoard might be compared to a wallet containing all kinds of credit cards, notes and coins," said one researcher.

The throne room is associated with an ancient culture well known for its rich, elite tombs and impressive architecture.

The bomber aircraft never returned from a mission in 1943, with all four of its crew members killed in action.

A macabre and unexpected discovery was made during renovation works being conducted in the basement of a home.

I'm still discovering treasures at the site. I'll never stop detecting. Who knows what will come next?

The shelter was found by an ancient transport route that was long used to move goods and animals.

Researchers uncovered a rare Roman copper-alloy vessel dated to the first century A.D.

Historical sources indicate that an emperor may have participated personally in the church's construction.