Archaeologists find skeleton and mirror in 1,800-year-old Roman sarcophagus
"It's quite exceptional, it's the first time that we have found a tomb intact and which has not been looted," archaeologist Agnès Balmelle told French news.
Archaeologists discover previously unknown language from ancient tablet
The recently discovered language remains largely incomprehensible, but researchers said it belongs to the Indo-European family.
Bone from "sizeable beast" could be ancient battle elephant
The elephant may have been used in the armies of ancient Roman leader Julius Caesar or potentially even the legendary Carthaginian general Hannibal.
Ancient weapons throw light on humans' history of violence
Now, researchers are beginning to theorize about who they were fighting and why.
Ancient humans made mysterious "cup" from dead person's skull
The "skull cup" was found in a cave where ancient humans modified the bones of the dead for thousands of years. But its function remains unclear.
Archaeologists find 2,000-year-old tomb of woman wearing bronze bracelet
Archaeologists have determined that the burial took place before Julius Caesar's conquest of Gaul, between 58 and 50 BCE.
Bones stored in box for decades turn out to be Neanderthal remains
Researchers have identified the remains of at least three Neanderthals who lived more than 50,000 years ago from bones found at a cave site.
Stone Age humans were smarter than previously thought, archaeologists say
A discovery from the Kalambo Falls site in Zambia challenges the prevailing view that Stone Age humans were solely nomadic.
Metal detectorist finds 2,000-year-old Roman swords in "amazing discovery"
The swords were found complete with the remnants of their wooden scabbards and fitments, alongside a copper alloy bowl.
Remains of ancient boat disappear in mysterious circumstances
The wooden boat, described by one expert as undoubtedly an important find, was initially found on the banks of a river in northern Ukraine.
Archaeologists discover seven tombs of elite "lords" from 3,000 years ago
The archaeologists are planning a DNA study to determine whether the people buried in the tombs were related by blood.
Archaeologists find 1,500-year-old gold treasure beneath pagan temple
The mysterious gold pieces are square and about the size of a fingernail, engraved with women and men wearing grand outfits.
Archaeologists find lid of ancient vault with snake symbol at Maya palace
Researchers discovered the stone artifact in the Acropolis, or royal palace, of Ek' Balam, an ancient Mayan city inhabited for more than 1,000 years.
Experts excavate "high status" medieval building that could be lost palace
The site, which is home to a "substantial" medieval structure, has captivated the interest of local residents for decades.
Archaeologists discover 2000-year-old graves containing burnt human remains
The researchers also found a flint arrowhead that appears to be more than 2,000 years older than the cremation cemetery itself.
"Tall" 1,300-year-old skeleton with knife found at construction site
The body was found among the remains of a 3,500- to 4,500-year-old settlement.
Archaeologists discover Mayan tomb holding body and offerings
The body was of man from the Mayan civilization that lived in Mexico during the late phase of the Classic period, in the years A.D. 600 to 900
Archaeologists discover secrets of incredibly detailed Stone Age animal art
The rock engravings created by Stone Age hunter-gatherers depict animal tracks and human footprints.
Ship that sunk in 1810 killing hundreds found in "excellent" state
The vessel, called the Santa María Magdalena, was built in 1773 and was 134 feet long, while also being armed with 38 guns.
Archaeologists discover 1,500-year-old palace at ancient Maya city
The structure was found in a pre-Hispanic city that contains other palaces and temples dedicated to Chaac, the Maya god of rain.
Boy, 8, finds Viking artifact during family beach vacation
"We had just given him a book about fossils, and because of that he was actively scanning the ground with his eyes," his father said.
Waste worker discovers 'spectacular' 2,500-year-old gold necklaces
The necklaces were likely worn by nobles living in the Iron Age, from around the 5th to the 2nd century B.C.
"Major" Paleolithic cave art site with over 100 paintings, engravings found
The artwork found in the 1,600-foot-deep cave is thought to have been made more than 24,000 years ago.
Unearthed objects were used in "magical" rituals by sorcerers 400 years ago
The strange objects, which include anthropomorphic figurines and clay rattles, were found at a campsite along an important pilgrimage route.
Archaeologists digging up fortress find silver coin depicting Jesus Christ
The coin also shows Serbian King Stefan Uros II Milutin, who ruled from 1282 to 1321.
Archaeologists unearth "shaman" campsite from 9,000 years ago
The hilltop campsite, which may have been used as a base for hunting, contains numerous Stone Age remains, including flint tools and bones.
Vast Neolithic structure from over 5,000 years ago discovered
The huge monument, which likely served as a site for ritual activity, measures around 3,600 feet in length and 164 feet wide.
Two WWI submarines sunk by mines with dozens on board discovered
The exact location of the wrecks remained a mystery for more than 100 years until divers were able to successfully identify them.
A 1,000-year-old mummy has been found buried at top of huge ancient pyramid
Huaca Pucllana is a large clay pyramid standing more than 70 feet tall in the Peruvian capital of Lima.
Archaeologists discover 2,500-year-old canoe in remarkable condition
It is the largest and most intact canoe of its time discovered in Switzerland.