Archaeologists

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Human remains and pottery items dating more than 1,500 years were found at an excavation site in the northern coastal town of Huanchaco, Peru, on March 21, 2018. (Photo: AFP)

Children's remains found in Peru indicates largest child sacrifice

The site was located on top of a cliff facing the Pacific Ocean in La Libertad, a northern region where the Chimu civilization arose.

27 Apr 2018 4:10 PM

The ruins are thought to be those of a fortress built by the Uratu civilization, which flourished in the Iron Age. (Photo: Pixabay)

Ancient 3,000 years old castle discovered in Turkey's lake

The remarkable ruins are part of an extensive site which stretches roughly a kilometre.

06 Dec 2017 3:10 PM

The treasure also contained 21 gold dinars originating from 12th-century Spain and Morocco, and a gold bejeweled ring. (Photo: Pixabay)

Archaeologists find buried medieval treasure in French abbey

The team was conducting routine excavations at the Cluny abbey, which was one of medieval Western Europe's largest.

15 Nov 2017 5:56 PM

The uncovered head is believed to depict Ankhesenpepi II, the mother of King Pepi II of the 6th dynasty who ascended to the throne at the age of six. She ruled Egypt as regent during the early years of his reign. (Photo - AP)

Archaeologists find part of 4,000-year-old statue

Earlier in October, archaeologists uncovered part of an obelisk made of pink granite that belongs to the same dynasty.

19 Oct 2017 11:20 AM

The team of archaeological enthusiasts led by a doctor Satyakam Phukan who discovered the historic brick walls has also recorded extensive archaeological ruins on the Narakasur Hills during the exploration of the hills.

Archaeologists call for preservation of ponds, tanks

They recently discovered ruins of brick wall of pre-Ahon era fortification

16 Oct 2017 6:31 AM

Archaeologists will use DNA tests to find out the man's ethnicity and identity, said Xin Feng. (Photo: Representational/AP)

China unearths 1,700-year-old mummy on Silk Road

The face looks calm and hands are crossed above the abdomen. It is being cared for by Haixi Prefectural Museum of Ethnology.

30 Jun 2017 5:19 PM

Archaeologists discover remains of ancient city ruins in China

Accounts of the old town of Baiya City first appear in a history book written by military official Fan Chuo during the Tang Dynasty.

06 May 2017 4:04 PM

The researchers from the University of Huddersfield said the stones also had surprisingly sonorous properties

Researchers give voice to historic sounds of Stonehenge

A team of researchers spent eight years creating an app that allows you to hear the different noises the stones generated

11 Apr 2017 9:26 PM

IS fighters blew up the shrine of the biblical Jonah's tomb in 2014 after taking control of the city.

Ancient palace revealed under destroyed Mosul shrine

The militants may have been looking for artefacts to loot.

14 Mar 2017 11:25 AM

The Egyptian mummy is believed to be the body of a man named Amenrenef, with the title of “Servant of the King’s House.” (Photo: AFP)

Millenia old mummy found in Egypt tomb

1,000-year-old building ruins unearthed in China.

21 Nov 2016 7:07 AM

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