A newly discovered species complicates the human origin story
Scientists studying fossils from Ethiopia’s Afar Rift have uncovered evidence of another early human species which lived around the same time as Lucy, roughly 3.4 million years ago.
Archaeology Around the World
3000-year-old burial site uncovered in Scotland sheds light on devastation in the Bronze Age
Ancient Greek masterpieces sealed off as Louvre’s southern wing deemed ‘fragile’
Israeli team uncovers 12,000-year-old myths in clay figurine of woman and goose
Oldest known use of harmal as incense discovered at Iron Age site in Saudi Arabia
Advanced metabolic profiling techniques revealed organic residues of harmal in Iron Age fumigation devices.
German tourist caught transporting ancient column piece on electric scooter in Rome
Archaeologists are examining the 30 kg marble base to determine its origin and historical value.
Lidar technology reveals lost world of the 'Cloud People' in the Andes
'This discovery fundamentally expands our understanding of Gran Pajatén,' says de la Puente Brunke.
Rare Roman Victory goddess relief found near Hadrian's Wall
Researchers believe the 47-centimeter-high sandstone relief, dating to around 213 AD, may symbolize the end of the Severan Wars and was part of a larger commemorative structure.
Water into wine: Archaeologist claim to pinpoint location associated with Jesus's first miracle
A team of archaeologists claims to have located the exact site where, according to Christian tradition, Jesus performed his first miracle - turning water into wine.
Archaeologists Unveil 5,000-Year-Old Bread at Küllüoba Höyüğü Excavation
The bread is the first known example of leavened, baked bread, dating back approximately 5,000 years.
University of Turin team discovers unique facial tattoos on 800-year-old South American mummy
The tattoos were made with magnetite ink, an iron ore not previously found in any other South American mummy.
Scientists discover six living male descendants of Leonardo da Vinci
DNA testing confirmed the genetic continuity of the male line within the da Vinci family.
Second 2,300-year-old gold ring with red gemstone unearthed in City of David
Tiny Hellenistic-era jewel appeared beneath a building’s floor; Israel Antiquities Authority announced the discovery in a Facebook post.
Medieval settlement discovered during expressway construction in Poland
Archaeologists find traces of developed settlement with residential buildings and artifacts from the 14th-15th centuries.
