Is This the Real Tomb of Jesus? New Archaeology Fuels Biblical Debate
For centuries, Christians have journeyed to Jerusalem seeking the places where Jesus walked, taught, died and rose again.
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40,000-year-old bird figurines the size of a thumbnail discovered in German cave
Two newly discovered bird carvings reveal early humans' keen eye for artistry in the ice age world 40,000 years ago.
Archaeologists Used Lasers to Find a Vast Engineered World Beneath the Amazon
Aerial imaging has detected 432 earthworks in southwestern Amazonia.
At Ek Balam, a New Section of the Grand Acropolis Opens to the Public
At Ek Balam, a new section of the Grand Acropolis opened to the public.
Israel’s archaeological plans in Sebastia risk ‘heritage apartheid,’ Israeli NGO tells ‘Post’
“The more Israel pushes to transform archaeological sites into anchors for annexation, the greater the backlash, and that ends up damaging the very sites it claims to protect,” stated Alon Arad.
More than 1,000 medieval skeletons rewrite the story of life in Ypres
Study of over 1,000 medieval skeletons uncovers migration, health, work, and social life in the historic city of Ypres.
4,000-year-old silkworm cocoons suggest silk farming reached Central Asia before the Silk Road
Ancient silkworm cocoons from Uzbekistan show silk production reached Central Asia nearly 2,000 years earlier than believed.
News - Two Iron Age Axes Evaluated
KIEL, GERMANY—According to the Greek Reporter, Matthias Christian Hüls of Kiel University and his colleagues […]
2,000-year-old Bacchante statue found at Tusculum could be one of Cicero's lost sculptures
A marble Bacchante found at Tusculum could be one of Cicero's lost statues and the first surviving work by sculptor Evander.
News - New Kingdom Tombs Excavated in Saqqara
CAIRO, EGYPT—Three rock-cut tombs dated to the New Kingdom period (ca. 1550–1070 b.c.) have been […]
Blackwater Draw Museum puts Portales on world archaeology map
The Blackwater Draw Museum dates to 1929 and houses mammoth skeletons and man-made stone artifacts discovered at the site.
Prominent Iranian archaeologist Ismail Yaghmaei passes away at 84
TEHRAN – Ismail Yaghmaei (also known as Ehsan Yaghmaei), one of Iran’s renowned archaeologists and a veteran of the country’s cultural heritage, passed away on Sunday morning, at Pars Hospital in Tehran. He was 84.
Archaeologists Decapitated Tutankhamun and Glued His Body Back Together
Tutankhamun’s 1925 examination left behind evidence that official accounts largely omitted. A closer look at the records reveals a troubling gap between scientific history and what actually happened.
‘Dirt Busters’ robotics team spotlights Alaska archaeology at international competition
Bethel’s Lego robotics team, the Dirt Busters, have been digging into a project on Alaska’s archeology to bring more awareness to their age group. Last month, it took them to an international tournament.
Rare medieval seals reveal the hidden power of a Russian princess from the age of the Rurik dynasty
Two rare medieval lead seals found in Vladimir reveal the role of Princess Maria Vsevolzhaya in the politics of ancient Rus.
A modern odyssey: the archaeologist following Homer’s route on a bicycle
As Christopher Nolan’s star-studded adaptation is released, Australian archaeologist and cyclist Sam Wood has recreated Odysseus’ journey on two wheels
First named Maya mathematician identified from 1,200-year-old wall inscription in Guatemala
Researchers identify the first named Maya mathematician after decoding a 1,200-year-old astronomical wall text at Xultun, Guatemala.
Uncovering the evidence for child abuse and neglect in archaeological remains
A team of researchers from the University of Aberdeen has developed a new framework for identifying the often-subtle signs of child abuse and neglect in antiquity. Previous osteoarchaeological studies ...
Vatican ambassador visits Israel Museum’s archaeology wing
Archbishop Giorgio Lingua visited the Israel Museum's Archaeology Department, which houses various historical artifacts, including those related to the crucifixion and Jesus Christ.
'Some people called it horrifying': 'Dinner with King Tut' author on using Egyptian mummification techniques on a modern-day human body
"A lot of the book was actually me floundering around, failing to complete the projects or figuring out what I was doing wrong," author Sam Kean says about his experimental archaeology adventures.
News - Modern Humans and Neanderthals May Have Shared Culture
KYOTO, JAPAN—Modern humans and Neanderthals may have shared a common culture over a period of […]
AI Cracked the Rules of a Lost Roman Board Game, and It’s Unlike Anything We Expected
You can now play the lost Roman board game called Ludus Coriovalli that was discovered in a museum.
News - Byzantine City Uncovered in Egypt’s Dakhleh Oasis
WESTERN DESERT, EGYPT—Ahram Online reports that remnants of a fortified city inhabited in the fourth […]
Archaeologists uncover ancient burial complex hidden beneath Italian hillside
Central Italian archaeologists have uncovered a 6th-century BC burial complex that is giving researchers a rare view of how an ancient ruling family displayed and passed down their power.
New book presents Mawangdui tomb findings in easy-to-understand narrative
A new landmark publication is bringing the fruitful archaeological achievements from the excavation of the world-famous Mawangdui, an ancient Chinese tomb complex from the Western Han Dynasty (206BC-AD25), out of academic archives and into the hands of general readers. The publishing of Archaeological Report for Everyone: The Mawangdui Han Tombs of Changsha - led by Yu Yanjiao, one of the most influential Chinese archaeologists in contemporary Mawangdui research - offers the first popularized, visually enriched archaeological report dedicated to the iconic tomb site from over 2,000 years ago.
Ancient DNA reveals Scythian elite families passed power across generations
Ancient DNA reveals Scythian elite families inherited power across generations through kinship networks spanning the Eurasian steppe.
The Blogs: Israel, Palestine, and Canaan: Myth, Archaeology, History, and Geopolitics
From the blog of William Keenan at The Times of Israel
UWM associate professor dives into the Great Lakes’ secrets
Associate professor Ashley Lemke has long been familiar with the Great Lakes region. She’s spent many summers visiting Lake Huron — but not to hike along the shore or relax on its beaches. Lemke was exploring prehistoric hunter-gatherer sites long submerged in the depths of the Great Lakes. Underwater archaeology — especially with a focus on […]
News - Human DNA Detected on Cave Walls
MAÇÃO, PORTUGAL—Prehistoric human DNA has been detected on cave walls by an international team of […]