Experts reject "impossible project" to rebuild exterior of a pyramid
An expert committee commissioned to review a contentious plan to reconstruct the outside of Giza's smallest pyramid says "there is no way" it can happen.
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Hiker discovers rare 2,800-year-old amulet in Israel
An official said he knew immediately that the hiker "had found something special."
Scroll buried by Vesuvius eruption deciphered after 2,000 years
Three researchers won a $700,000 prize for using artificial intelligence to read a 2,000-year-old scroll that was scorched in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
Bones found in cave could rewrite history of humans and Neanderthals
Researchers found human bones and tools hiding behind a massive rock in a German cave, the oldest traces of Homo sapiens ever discovered so far north.
Project launched to rebuild the outside of Egypt's smallest Giza pyramid
When ancient Egyptians built King Menkaure's pyramid more than 4,000 years ago, they did it a little differently. Now archaeologists want to put it back together.
Ancient treasures found in massive tomb of wealthy family in China
The tombs are actually a "high-level family cemetery" second only to an Imperial mausoleum.
British Museum reveals record-breaking treasure finds by public
There were over 1,300 treasure finds made by the public in 2022, and most of the items were discovered by people metal-detecting, the museum said.
Denmark's oldest writing found etched onto a small iron knife blade
Archaeologists say a single word inscribed on a 2,000-year-old knife blade is the earliest example of writing ever found in Denmark.
Archaeologists unearth rare 14th-century armor near castle
An unusually well-preserved gauntlet of armor was discovered recently during an excavation near Kyburg Castle in northeastern Switzerland.
Ancient temple filled with gold and silver jewels discovered in Greece
Some parts of the temple dated back to the eighth century B.C., the Greek Ministry of Culture said.
"Grandiose" treasure trove of ancient artifacts, skeletons found in Brazil
In four years of digging, the team of archaeologists have unearthed 43 human skeletons and more than 100,000 artifacts.
"Aliens" found in Peru are actually dolls made of bones, experts declare
A self-describe "UFOlogist" brought the desiccated figures in front of the Mexican congress last September, claiming they had been recovered near Peru's ancient Nazca Lines and dated over 700 years old.
"Lost valley" of ancient cities uncovered in Amazon rainforest
Recent mapping by laser-sensor technology revealed the sites to be part of a dense network of settlements that lasted about 1,000 years.
U.K. archaeologists find ancient grave holding children, treasures
Experts believe the Anglo-Saxon burial site, unearthed during construction on an energy project in England, dates back to the 6th and 7th centuries A.D.
Ancient letter written by Roman emperor leads to "monumental" discovery
The expedition's lead archaeologist announced the find at the Archaeological Institute of America's annual meeting.
Human skeletons, remains of sharks, blood-sucking bats found in cave
Archaeologists exploring the cave removed the boulder and discovered the rock was "literally splitting" a human skeleton in half.
DNA sleuths retrace journey of 2,000-year old corpse found in the U.K.
Scientists from three institutions used multiple methods of analysis to learn more about the man known as Offord Cluny 203645.
Ancient "curse tablet" targeting unlucky pair unearthed in Germany
Archaeologists believe the 15th-century tablet is inscribed with satanic summons targeting a specific woman and man.
3,000 ancient coins, gems unearthed at Italy's "Pompeii of the north"
Italian culture officials have described the ancient Roman city of Claterna as a "Pompeii of the north" amid ongoing excavation efforts.
"Significant" hoard of Bronze Age treasure unearthed in Wales
The items include a hoard of bronze artifacts such as axes, spearheads, rings and a sword scabbard.
Viking ship remnants unearthed at burial mound in Norway
The ship appears to have been built around 700 A.D., researchers said.
Over 30,000 ancient coins found underwater in "exceptional" condition
Italy's culture ministry posted images and video of "one of the most important coin discoveries" in recent years.
4,000-year-old rock becomes a "treasure map" for archaeologists
The so-called Saint-Belec slab was found at the site of a tomb and claimed as Europe's oldest known map by researchers.
Ancient gold treasures depicting Norse gods unearthed in Norway
The discovery of 35 gold pieces marks at least the third discovery of ancient treasures in the country in recent weeks.
Scientists say they've found Europe's oldest "prehistoric footwear"
Research say the oldest collection of footwear in Europe has been discovered in a cave in southern Spain, dating back more than 6,000 years.
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