Archaeology Around the World

Ancient wooden tools uncovered in China shed new light on early human diet, cognitive abilities

The tools include digging sticks made of pine and hardwood, hooks for cutting roots, and small, pointed implements for extracting edible plants from the ground.

 Ancient wooden tools uncovered in China shed new light on early human diet, cognitive abilities.

‘This is from Moses’: Newly imaged Sinai inscriptions revive Exodus-era alphabet debate

 Cylinders found at Tel Um el-Marra, Syria.

Ancient inscriptions reveal identity of Great Pyramid builders

 Who built the Great Pyramid? The inscription found.

Archaeologist says Atlantis ruins found near Cadiz; giant tsunami likely caused its destruction

 Underwater ruins. Illustration.

Ancient 5,000-year-old manuscript with 'terrifying message' discovered in Saqqara tomb

Manuscript includes predictions of catastrophic events that could bring an end to civilization.

 Ancient 5,000-year-old manuscript with 'terrifying message' discovered in Saqqara tomb.

New study reveals leprosy was present in the Americas long before European arrival

Researchers found traces of Mycobacterium lepromatosis in thousand-year-old human remains in Canada and Argentina.

 New study reveals leprosy was present in the Americas long before European arrival.

Original architecture of ancient Roman fountain revealed in Perre Ancient City

Director Alkan said, "We have restored the fountain to its appearance from 2,000 years ago by uncovering three water channels."

 Perre, an important local center of the Roman Empire. Small town and necropolis. Adiyaman, Turkey.

Museum: Artifact shows playful, serious sides of 19th-century sexual health and attitudes

 Rijksmuseum displays rare 1830s condom with erotic engraving.

Romanian discovers 1,469 ancient Roman silver coins near Letca Veche

He said, 'I hope that one day I will go with my child to the museum, where I can explain how I was lucky enough to discover a page from the history of our people.'

 Hiker finds 2,000-year-old treasure: 'Thought about pinching myself'.

Zahi Hawass clashes with Joe Rogan, igniting pyramid origins firestorm

Rogan described the episode as 'the worst podcast he has ever produced'.

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Researchers claim discovery of Noah's Ark remains in Turkey's Durupınar formation

Scans reveal angular structures and corridors matching biblical dimensions beneath the surface.

 Researchers claim discovery of Noah's Ark remains in Turkey's Durupınar formation.

World's oldest Neanderthal fingerprint found on 43,000-year-old pebble in Spain

Researchers suggest the pebble may represent one of the earliest human facial symbolizations in prehistory.

 World's oldest Neanderthal fingerprint found on 43,000-year-old pebble in Spain. Illustration.

30-meter illegal treasure tunnel discovered in residenece in Turkey after bad smell report

Homeowner T.D. detained by police; source of odor remains unknown.

 Evening view of the historical Kastamonu Castle. Turkey travel destination point. Kastamonu city, Turkey.

Archaeologists reconstruct life of 'Ice Prince of Mattsies' from frozen grave in Germany

Everything inside the grave suggests prestige and cultural connections that exceeded local borders.

 Archaeologists reconstruct life of 'Ice Prince of Mattsies' from frozen grave in Germany.