Archaeologists open tomb untouched for 2,600 years
Researchers found a rich collection of artifacts, including pottery, ancient wine vessels, ornamental accessories and iron and bronze objects.
Submerged Ancient Greek city's treasures emerge 2,000 years later
The finds in the city that was once home to Trojan War warrior Ajax, according to Homer's "Iliad," was a marble relief of "particular importance."
Archaeologists discover 7,000-year-old knives made from tiger shark teeth
The ancient shark tooth blades were most likely used in warfare, or for ritual purposes, according to the researchers.
Ukraine's lost ancient gold jewelry mystery solved: Police
An Orthodox priest was involved in a bid to sell Greco-Scythian artifacts smuggled out of Ukraine, Spanish police have revealed.
Ancient Celtic village with human remains and Roman settlement discovered
The village is thought to be around 2,300 years old and may have housed around 500 people—a large number for the time.
"Sensational" hoard of Bronze Age jewelry from 3,500 years ago discovered
The hoard contains "very rare" finds, including bronze and gold artifacts, amber beads, a crystal, an ammonite shell and a fossilized shark tooth.
Mysterious 4,000-year-old "treasure map" may reveal ancient world
The ancient map, a stone etched with strange markings, may lead archeologists to a previously undiscovered ancient kingdom
Ancient Egyptian cemetery found with high priest daughter's colorful coffin
Archaeologists have found hundreds of artifacts at the cemetery, including wooden coffins containing mummies and an almost 50 foot long papyrus scroll.
Ancient "grenades" discovered along Great Wall of China
Archaeologists discovered the remains of a building along the Great Wall that they believe served as a storehouse for weapons.
Mystery as 150-year-old boat containing shoes found near bridge
At the moment, it is unclear where the shipwreck came from, although archeologists believe it is from the 1800s.
Mysterious prehistoric monument discovered by archaeologists: ''Very rare"
The meaning and function of such monuments have been hotly debated among archaeologists.
Humans hunted and butchered a cave lion 48,000 years ago, skeleton suggests
The findings represent the "earliest direct evidence of a large predator being hunted and killed in human history," researcher Gabriele Russo told Newsweek.
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Ancient Maya kings may have already told us how to solve our water crisis
The ancient people used aquatic plants and flowers to filter and clean the water in their reservoirs—something that may be worth trying nowadays.
Lost colorful beauty of ancient Greek Parthenon marbles revealed
The original appearance of the iconic sculptures, considered one of the "pinnacles" of ancient Greek art, has remained a mystery for centuries.
Sealed tomb from around days of Jesus Christ discovered in Italy
One painting inside the tomb shows the three-headed dog Cerberus, who in Greek Mythology guarded the gates to the underworld.
Coins linked to infamous massacre found hidden in fireplace
The coins may have been hidden by a victim of the Glencoe Massacre of 1692, that saw nearly 40 people slaughtered.
Thousands of skeletons reveal most violent period in ancient Middle East
It has often been claimed that interpersonal violence—which includes assault, killing and torture—has declined over millennia.
Ancient town among dozens of hidden structures found in Amazon rainforest
Could studying these thousands of ancient structures help our future?
American tourist arrested for smashing 1,800-year-old Roman statues
The incident, which resulted in extensive damage to the sculptures, occurred at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem.
Humans lived in America earlier than thought, ancient footprint study finds
Researchers say they have confirmed the age of controversial human footprints in New Mexico, finding them to be between around 23,000 and 21,000 years old.
Scientists Baffled by Island's Ancient Bear Bones May Have a Breakthrough
Bear bones have been found on two Alaskan islands, posing quite a mystery to archaeologists.
Archaeologists discover Viking-era settlement and human skeletons
Evidence of the Viking settlement includes pottery shards, nails and various animal remains, such as fish and bird bones.
Hidden parts of ancient Greek city revealed after flooding
The ancient city was founded in 631 B.C. and became one of the most important cities of the Hellenic world before being Romanized.
Sealed 5,000-year-old wine jars from ancient Egypt unearthed
Archaeologists found hundreds of wine jars at the tomb of a mysterious figure who may have been ancient Egypt's first female pharaoh.
Lost 4,400-year-old tomb found with ancient Egyptian mummy inside
The burial chamber included several artifacts (including pottery), the remains of votive offerings, jars and a mummified fish.
Archaeologists discover 'exceptional' 2,000-year-old female marble statue
The life-sized statue found in the ancient city of Tusculum is in excellent condition and of high quality, according to researchers.
Remains of 14th century shoes discovered at construction site
"Ceramic fragments found in the area suggest, that the shoe dates from the 14th century AD," archaeologist Christoph Heiermann told Newsweek.
Mystery surrounds discovery of sandals found at Stone Age burial site
"[This] opens a window of opportunity to understanding the last hunter-gatherer societies of the early Holocene," Francisco Martínez-Sevilla told Newsweek.
Archaeologists discover 1,500-year-old tomb of ancient emperor in China
Researchers have unearthed more than 140 funerary objects at the tomb, including ceramic figurines depicting warriors and animals like camels.
"Important" ancient Mayan burial discovered on site of hotel construction
The body was found with three ceramic vases, a pair of earrings and two green stone beads.