Archaeology
Palestinian doctor arrested for smuggling Second Temple-period coins from West Bank to Jerusalem
Trading in antiquities and bringing antiquities from the West Bank into Israel without a permit as well as searching for antiquities without a license using a metal detector are criminal offenses.
Ancient graffiti in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings proves presence of Indian tourists 2,000 years ago
Handgun fragments found near Germany's Kletzke Castle may date to 14th century, new research shows
Polish archaeologists find evidence of legendary king hidden in south Sudan - study
“Unbelievable”: Tourists smash 10,000-year-old, 90 kg mammoth tusk
The item was described as a "one-of-a-kind artifact". Investigators say one of the men allegedly climbed onto the other’s shoulders.
'Haters gonna hate': 1,500-year-old mosaic inscription in Turkey strikes surprisingly modern tone
The unusual phrasing has been described as bearing a protective function against the evil eye and negative energies.
Funerary offerings, pottery, gold jewelry discovered in 1,000-year-old pre-Hispanic tomb in Panama
The tomb belonged to an individual of high status within their community, from an important lineage in the Rio Grande area, lead archaeologist Julia Mayo said.
Dressed for the afterlife: What 7,000-year-old grave soil reveals about Stone Age clothing - study
The study uses the technique of microarchaeology to examine the soil collected from 35 graves at the Skateholm I and II cemeteries in southern Sweden.
Ancient clay beads found in northern Israel rewrite timeline of cultural expression in the region
Researchers identified 19 different types of beads, whose shapes are reminiscent of plants that were harvested by Natufians, and were vital to their lives, such as wild barley, lentils, and peas.
Ancient Egyptian scribes used 'Wite-Out' correction liquid to fix mistakes in sacred texts
While preparing a papyrus for the museum’s upcoming “Made in Ancient Egypt” exhibit, conservators noticed a thick white pigment lining the body of a jackal illustrated in one of the scenes.
'Fat factories': Neanderthals orchestrated massive elephant kills 125,000 years ago
New findings show that they systematically managed resources and reveal what they hunted, something even scientists did not expect.
Hiker finds 3,000-year-old bronze bull head on Mallorca trail
Authorities say the artifact dates to the late Bronze Age and has been handed to the regional heritage department.
'Wealthy religous center': Mosaics, ancient Byzantine church discovered at Nitzana National Park
Dated to the Byzantine and Early Islamic periods (fifth to seventh century CE), the church is the sixth to be discovered at the site.
Archaeologists uncover traces of a lost medieval city deep in Polish forest
Researchers trace Stolzenberg’s origins to the 14th or 15th centuries on the historically disputed border between Pomerania and Neumark.
