Archeology
Rare 8,000-year-old human remains found in Mexican underwater cave
Researchers said the find adds another piece to the emerging picture of early inhabitants of the Yucatán Peninsula when the landscape was a dry plain with cliffs rather than today’s jungle.
Hundred-fifty-year-old bottle unearthed in Utah may contain alcoholic apple cider
Israel's heart is not in Tel Aviv - it is in Judea and Samaria - opinion
Ancient Roman tombs, shrine to Hercules discovered in Rome suburb dig
Italy discovers basilica design by ancient Roman architect Vitruvius, 'father of architecture'
"It is a sensational finding ... something that our grandchildren will be talking about," Italian Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli told a press conference.
Digital scans unveil new love notes and sketches on ancient Pompeii wall
The once-thriving city of Pompeii, near Naples, was buried in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79, preserving buildings, objects, and graffiti under meters of ash.
Antiquities robbers caught digging in ancient Roman burial cave in Galilee
The suspects caused severe damage to the site, which is located in a protected antiquities area.
Scientists recover genome from woolly rhino eaten by Ice Age wolf puppy - study
Researchers have extracted DNA and recovered the rhino's genome from a chunk of undigested meat from the stomach contents found in a wolf puppy's remains.
Ancient tomb linked to King Midas’ family sheds new light on ancient kingdom
Discovered in 2010 and excavated since 2013, the tomb dates back to the ancient kingdom of Phrygia (1200 to 675 BCE), but is located more than 100 miles west of Gordion, the kingdom’s capital.
Israeli archaeologists launch project to trace origins of ancient pottery
The project, launched by the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA), aims to trace the origin of thousands of ceramic vessels even when the kilns where they were fired have long vanished.
Temple Mount sifting project co-founder Gabriel Barkay dies after decades of biblical research
Israeli archaeologist Prof. Gabriel Barkay, who co-founded the Temple Mount Sifting Project and made key discoveries in Jerusalem, has passed away at 81, remembered for his contributions.
Archaeologists find clues to 1700s fires under New Orleans street
In its document, FEMA, which is helping fund the project, said it expected excavation at the site to be completed by Dec. 19.
4,000-year-old evidence of psychoactive betel nut chewing found in Southeast Asia - study
Betel nut, the seed of the areca palm fruit, is often chewed inside a betel leaf with lime. The practice has been known for its psychoactive effects, including heightened alertness and euphoria.
Archaeologists find 2,000-year-old labyrinth that reveals India’s role in ancient global trade
The structure is composed of 15 concentric stone circuits - the highest number ever documented in an Indian circular labyrinth.
