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
Excavation in Paros reveals unfinished Aphrodite sculptures
The movable finds from this year's excavations include unfinished marble sculptures, mainly of Aphrodite, clay heads of female figures, clay molds, seals, and a very large quantity of pottery.
Earthquake reveals Roman theater beneath Croatian townhall
Find offers new insights into the size and urbanization of ancient Siscia.
Archaeologists discover wreck of Dutch ship lost for 168 years off Australian coast
The ship was transporting gold seekers and Chinese immigrants to Victoria during the Victorian Gold Rush.
Darker, more theatrical: Research reveals how the Parthenon looked like in 432 BCE
de Lara's four-year study solves a centuries-old mystery about the Parthenon's lighting.
Study reveals Aztecs traded obsidian with rivals
Although Mexicas favored green obsidian, tool variety shows that multiple obsidian sources supplied the capital via markets, not by direct extraction from the original sites.
When Pterosaurs ruled Brazil's sky
In 'Pterosaurs of Brazil', paleontologist Luiz Eduardo Anelli highlights four species with unique characteristics, such as enormous crests and colossal heads.
Metal detectorist finds 1,469 ancient Roman silver coins in Romania
Marius Mangeac: 'I never imagined I would witness history with my own eyes'.
Egypt recovers queen Hatshepsut relics antiquities from the US
Artifacts include gilded sarcophagus lids over 5,500 years old and a Fayum mummy portrait.
Israel restarts archaeological excavations at Sebastia after 12-year hiatus
Israel's Minister of Heritage Amihai Eliyahu states, "Sebastia is one of the most important sites in our national and historical heritage."
Human remains in Guatemala's Cueva de Sangre reveal ancient Maya ritual sacrifices
Archaeologists found items known to have been used in rituals, such as obsidian blades and red ochre, in the cave.
