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‘Revealing Greater Cahokia’ details research on ancient North American metropolis
Archaeologists painstakingly dissected the wealth of artifacts left behind at Greater Cahokia and, in the process, resurrected something of the history, culture and religion of…
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Nebraska team discovers ‘extraordinary’ Roman mosaic in Turkey
Lincoln, Neb.–A rare, second-century figural floor mosaic has been unearthed in the ancient Roman city of Antiochia ad Cragum on the southern coast of Turkey.…
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Archaeologists discover ancient mosaic with message: ‘Be cheerful, enjoy your life’
The mosaic shows a skeleton reclining with a pitcher of wine and loaf of bread alongside Greek text that reads: ‘Be cheerful, enjoy your life’…
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The Tomb of a Priestess Discovered in Egypt, Protected by her Soul Feeding Monkey
A mysterious ancient tomb with “unusual and rare” wall paintings has been discovered in Egypt. ᴀɴтιQuιтιᴇs Minister Khaled al-Enany told BBC reporters the discovery of…
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The 2,600-Year-old palace is found buried under the ruins of a shrine blown up by Isis in Mosul
Archaeologists assessing the damage caused by Islamic State militants to the tomb of the prophet of Jonah have made a surprise discovery. Experts found a…
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Looters Blast Open 2500-year-old Lycian Rock-cut Tombs in Turkey
Hoping, perhaps, to lay their hands on something comparable to the famed Elmali Treasures, looters used explosives to break through the entrance of a 2,500-year-old…
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‘Tremendously exciting’ 5th century Roman mosaic found in Britain
Archaeologists have uncovered Britain’s first 5th century Roman mosaic — a find of “enormous” historical significance which could change the way historians view the period…
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Perfectly Preserved Chimu Sculpture Found at Chan Chan, Peru
A perfectly preserved Peruvian Chimu culture sculpture in the form of an intriguing wooden figure, has been found at a ceremonial center near Chan Chan,…
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Archaeological Site in Peru Is Called Oldest City in the Americas
A complex of American pyramids that may be older than the pyramids of Egypt stands on a high, dry terrace overlooking a lush river valley…
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Forgotten Stone Slab May Actually Be The Oldest Known Map in Europe
The markings are unfamiliar: carved contours that now only hint at a lost landscape from long ago. Nonetheless, a large, mysterious slab of stone recently…