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Underwater archaeologists announced they had discovered the ancient wreck of an ancient Egyptian pleasure boat off the coast of Alexandria.
A hidden inscription from an amulet found in a Roman grave has been deciphered, revealing new insights into early Christianity.
A trove of archaeological artifacts - including thousands of ancient coins - has been discovered during excavations at a home in France.
On Monday 8 December, archaeologists discovered the wreck of a 2,000-year-old ancient Egyptian pleasure boat off the coast of Alexandria, further enriching our understanding of the region's maritime h
A monumental archaeological discovery in northern China is reshaping what we know about early human settlement and society. Near the city of Yulin in Shaanxi Province, researchers have uncovered an astonishing 573 ancient stone fortresses,
Italian archaeologists recently discovered an ancient Roman bathhouse submerged underwater – and it may have belonged to Rome’s greatest orator. The Campi Flegrei Archaeological Park, located in Naples, announced the discovery on Aug. 6. Though the ...
Some of the ancient buildings, located along China’s mountaintop rivers, dated back to as far as 2800 B.C.E., with others were remnants of the country’s dynasties.
Scene of Mount Vesuvius eruption in 79 CE contains a construction site where unfinished walls, dry materials and tools have endured
A mudstone sample from Jezero Crater shows textures and minerals that on Earth often form through microbial activity. Scientists caution that nonbiological processes could also explain the features, and proof will require Earth-based lab testing.
While slaves in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii were considered no more than "speaking tools", some received better food than ordinary people, Italy's culture ministry said on Friday, citing evidence from recent excavations.
Scientists have uncovered evidence of a colossal shark that lived off northern Australia about 115 million years ago, revealing that modern shark lineages grew to immense sizes far earlier than expected.