Peruvian Necropolis Destroyed by Looters and Tourists is Preserved by Salvage Archaeology
The Laguna de los Condores (aptly known also as the Laguna de las Momias) is an archaeological site where a great number of mummies were found. This…
The Discovery of a Hidden Treasure: Echoes from the Zhou Dynasty A Luoyang Tomb’s Untold Tale
In 2011, Luoyang, China, experienced an incredible archaeological find that revealed the mysteries of a long-lost period. Deep underground, a tomb from the Eastern Zhou dynasty, roughly…
Unearthing the Secrets of the Amazon Tomb: Ancient Greece’s Warrior Women
In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers from Russia’s RAS Insтιтute of Archeology have uncovered the remains of four Amazons, the legendary female warriors of ancient times, within a…
Study of Atacama Skeleton Slammed as Scientifically Flawed and Unethical
University of Otago-led international collaborative research calls into question the ethics of skeletal and genomic analysis surrounding research into the much publicized “Atacama mummy.” University of Otago…
Rural Burials Reveal Origin of Ancient Egyptian Religion
A study of over 500 ancient Egyptian graves has revealed that the foundations of pharaonic religion emerged from grᴀssroots burial practices in rural communities, challenging the long-held…
Where the West Actually Meets the East—The Tarim Mummies
Ancient Rome and China were on opposite sides of the world as far as both civilizations were concerned. Although both cultures were aware of each other’s existence…
Prehistoric Innovation: 22,000-Year-Old Travois Tracks Rewrite Transportation History
Ancient drag marks discovered alongside human footprints at White Sands National Park reveal that humans were using primitive transport technology thousands of years earlier than previously thought….
Unveiling Ancient Secrets: 3,000-Year-Old Axe Discovered at Must Farm Illuminates Survival Strategies and Artistry
In the murky waters of Cambridgeshire, beneath layers of protective silt, lay hidden one of archaeology’s greatest treasures. For 3,000 years, the story of a thriving Bronze…
The Majestic Hierothesion: A Testament to Commagene’s Cultural Tapestry
A Glimpse into Ancient Glory Nestled on the stunning slopes of Mount Nemrut in Adıyaman, Turkey, the Hierothesion stands as a testament to the rich cultural tapestry of the…
The Enigmatic Cliff Palace: A Window into Ancient Pueblo Life
Discovering North America’s Largest Cliff Dwelling Nestled within the sandstone cliffs of Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado lies a remarkable testament to human ingenuity and adaptation – the…