Archaeologists in western Poland have uncovered two massive prehistoric structures dubbed the "Polish pyramids," offering an extraordinary glimpse into Europe's earliest agricultural societies.

Excavations are set to resume at the remarkable Kurul Castle in Ordu, Turkey, where archaeologists continue to uncover extraordinary evidence of a royal Dionysian cult that flourished over 2,000 years ...

Archaeological discoveries on Shuyak Island in Alaska's Kodiak Archipelago have unveiled a remarkable chapter in Native American history, with the identification of what may be the island's oldest kno ...

A London-based dentist has solved one of art history's most enduring mysteries by discovering a hidden geometric code in Leonardo da Vinci's iconic Vitruvian Man drawing.

Bo Li et al/ The ConversationAncient wooden tools found at a site in Gantangqing in southwestern China are approximately 300,000 years old, new dating has shown.

Archaeologists have uncovered the largest early Neolithic timber hall ever found in Scotland, revealing sophisticated architecture and ceremonial practices that predate Stonehenge by centuries.

A remarkable archaeological discovery in Peru's northern highlands has revealed a 3,500-year-old urban center that served as a crucial link between ancient Pacific coast cultures and mountain communit ...

A stunning new archaeological discovery at Gordion, the ancient capital of the Phrygian Kingdom in central Turkey, may rewrite what we know about the funerary traditions of King Midas's dynasty.

Archaeologists in England have uncovered a beautifully preserved Roman well in Norfolk, offering an exciting representation of developments during Roman occupation.

Justin Stebbing/The ConversationIn November 1922, archaeologist Howard Carter peered through a small hole into the sealed tomb of King Tutankhamun.

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