A trowel (/ˈtraʊ.əl/), in the hands of an archaeologist, is like a trusty sidekick – a tiny, yet mighty, instrument that uncovers ancient secrets, one well-placed scoop at a time. It’s the Sherlock ...

The Ahom dynasty ruled Assam for around 600 years between 1228 and 1826, with locals claiming that the Ligiripukhuri is believed to have been dug during the period. The director also said that though ...

Beiting ruins in Jimsar county, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, dates back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907), and has been a focus of archaeological studies on frontier areas. [Photo by Wang ...

Celebrate centuries of history at the annual Concho Valley Archaeology Fair held at Fort Concho on Sept. 20 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Barracks 6 on the corner of Henry O. Flipper and Burgess streets. The ...

ORAL, KAZAKHSTAN—Archaeologists investigating a site in the West Kazakhstan Region identified an array of mysterious and intriguing burial mounds that is considered to be one of the country’s most ...

This view of the Corinthia, the area immediately surrounding the Greek city of Corinth, was painted by German artist Carl Rottmann in 1847. Greece’s unique shape makes it one of the most recognizable ...

Despite being known as masters of trade, these seafarers were never a single collective. Different groups built powerful cities across the Mediterranean and the latest research shows they date back ...

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The discovery of an early ninth century burning event marks a turning point in Maya rule, archeologists say. The find is a rare archaeological pinpointing of a historic turning point. Burning Maya ...

An archaeology student has discovered what is thought may be a rare carving of a Pict’s face while volunteering on a dig. Jodie Allan was digging at East Lomond hill fort in Fife when she found what ...

A new study has uncovered the oldest written rejection of the Shroud of Turin, a religious relic purported to have been the linen wrapped around Jesus upon his death. A treatise by the theologian ...

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