Ancient archaeology

Bronze Age Pyramidal Structure Discovered in the Eurasian Steppe

Eurasian National University (ENU) archaeologists have discovered a pyramid-shaped structure at the Kyrykungir archaeological site. This site, found near the village of Toktamys in the Abay region of Kazakhstan holds ancient burial places. Since 2014, researchers have been digging at...

Face of 45,000-Year-Old Woman Reconstructed

Back in 1950, archaeologists found a skull cut in half, buried deep in a cave in the Czech Republic. Initially, they believed it belonged to two different people. Years later, however, when scientists analyzed the skull's genes, they realized it...

46,000-Year-Old Roundworm Revived from Siberian Permafrost

In a recent discovery, scientists have successfully revived a tiny roundworm from the Siberian permafrost after it remained in suspended animation for an astonishing 46,000 years. This extraordinary female microscopic creature not only came back to life but also surprised...

Isles of Scilly Remains Belong to Iron Age Female Warrior, Scientists Claim

Researchers have successfully unraveled the mystery surrounding a 2,000-year-old grave located on the Isles of Scilly. This new research has sparked intriguing inquiries into warfare during Britain's iron age. For many years, archaeologists have been perplexed about the gender of...

Dramatic Fossil Shows Mammal Attacking Dinosaur

Mesozoic mammals were often eaten by dinosaurs, but it might surprise you to know that some mammals actually feasted on dinosaurs too. In northeastern China, scientists found a new fossil that shows a tough mammal, similar to a badger, attacking...

Ancient ‘Death Magic’ Used to Speak with the Dead Found Near Jerusalem

A recent study suggests that a cave near Jerusalem holds intriguing clues about a mysterious practice from the Roman era. The cave, known as Te'omim, located approximately 20 miles (30 kilometers) west of Jerusalem, contained ancient human skulls, oil...

Stone Tools Suggest Humans Were in the Northwest 18,000 Years Ago

New research has uncovered evidence that reveals people were living in North America approximately 18,250 years ago. The discovery, made in central Oregon, includes stone tools as well as the teeth of a camel and bison that are no...

‘Entrance to Underworld’ Discovered Under Church in Mexico

Archaeologists, utilizing advanced ground-scanning technology, have unearthed a secret passage leading to an ancient realm known as the "underworld." This hidden marvel was constructed by the ancient Zapotec civilization and lies beneath a Catholic church situated in southern Mexico. Over a...

Entrance to an Ancient Temple in Peru ‘Frozen in Time’ Discovered

In Peru, a team of archaeologists have made a new discovery. They have found a sealed corridor that is over 3,000 years old. This corridor, known as "the condor's passageway," is believed to lead to other chambers within a huge...

Dozens of 2,500-Year-Old Skeletons Unearthed in Negev Desert, Israel

Archaeologists in Israel have made a new discovery in the Negev desert. They have uncovered a burial site that dates back 2,500 years. This site is located in southern Israel and holds dozens of skeletons, possibly belonging to women...