Archaeological study
Stone handaxes found in Galilee show early humans valued aesthetics of their tools - study
The axes were dated to the Pleistocene, likely made by Homo erectus, the first human species to evolve to have a humanlike body shape and gait, who had lived in the region thousands of years ago.
Polish archaeologists find evidence of legendary king hidden in south Sudan - study
Dressed for the afterlife: What 7,000-year-old grave soil reveals about Stone Age clothing - study
Ancient clay beads found in northern Israel rewrite timeline of cultural expression in the region
Newly discovered DNA changes previous speculation of Pompeii victims' final moments of life
A recent study has undermined prior assumptions about several victims of the Pompeii tragedy.
Ancient net fishing scenes discovered on 15,800-year-old stones in Germany
A plaquette previously showing a fish was found to include net-like lines. Seven others showed similar net-and-fish scenes.
Skeleton made from bones of five people across 2,500 years found in Belgium
The tomb, known as "Tomb 26," was unearthed in the 1970s during excavations of a cemetery in Pommerœul, near the French border.
Colombian rancher finds largest known fossil of three-meters tall “Terror Bird” in Tatacoa Desert
Fossil bears tooth marks from giant crocodile, hinting at how the predator met its end.
Archaeological mission discovers first Middle Kingdom tomb in South Asasif Necropolis
The excavation revealed a wealth of unique jewelry in the female burials, including necklaces, bracelets, chains, rings, and belts made from red agate, blue and green glazed ceramics, and faience.
Hidden 4,000-year-old fortified town discovered in the Khaybar Oasis of Saudi Arabia
Al-Natah, occupied from 2400 to 1500 BCE, had about 500 residents and is the first of its kind for studying an ancient settlement in northwest Arabia.
