Iron Age burials discovered around prehistoric mound in 'sacred landscape'
Archaeologists in Germany believe a group of Iron Age people deliberately buried their dead around a pre-existing burial mound that was already centuries old.
Archaeologists discover "well preserved" 7,000-year-old farmers' settlement
The Neolithic inhabitants cultivated plants and raised cattle, but they also engaged in hunting and gathering activities.
"Extraordinary" Roman fort discovered that likely housed 500 soldiers
The fort, located in a far-flung corner of the empire, suggests that the Romans used an "iron fist" policy in the region.
Hoard of ancient gold coins found that were 'too valuable' for everyday use
"The discovery of such a valuable find in a controlled archaeological excavation is very rare," said researcher Christopher Ratté.
Archaeology: Ancient Greek mosaic found with hybrid human-animal spirits
The ancient artwork, thought to date to the 4th century B.C., depicts two satyrs, nature spirits that appear in Greek mythology.
Egypt's oldest pyramid may have been built using water-powered elevator
How exactly the pyramids of Egypt were built remains one of the enduring mysteries of the ancient world.
"Table" revealed to really be an ancient sarcophagus bearing human remains
The interior of the "perfectly sealed" sarcophagus had not been viewed by human eyes for around 2,000 years.
Ancient Prince's tomb discovered, revealing chariot among 150 artifacts
The "princely" tomb, which forms part of a wider necropolis, is thought to date to around the 7th century B.C.
Mass discovery of ancient Egyptian tombs reveals numerous gold artifacts
Archaeologists uncovered more than 60 mud-brick tombs during an excavation in northern Egypt.
Archaeologists reveal ancient "Moon" pyramid's astronomical secrets
The spectacular pyramid lies in the ancient city of Teotihuacan, which at its peak was the largest settlement in the Americas.
Precious ancient red insect dye revealed on textile found in Cave of Skulls
The scarlet dye that researchers detected on the 3,800-year-old textile fragments was highly valued in the ancient world.
Archaeologists unearth and decipher ancient tablet bearing a shopping list
The 3,500-year-old tablet contains an ancient language written in cuneiform—the world's earliest known writing system.
Remarkable Roman marble mosaic revealed in notorious sunken city
Baiae was a fashionable coastal resort with a hedonistic reputation that served as a playground for the Roman elite in its heyday.
Archaeologists discover "unique" head carved into granite boulder
The purpose and age of the mysterious stone artwork is currently unclear, according to archaeologists in Central Asia.
Pompeii discovery reveals force that may have made Roman disaster deadlier
Two skeletons were found in a "peculiar" collapsed building, shedding new light on the eruption that destroyed the ancient city.
900-foot-long Roman circus where chariots raced discovered
It is estimated that the ancient Roman venue could have been capable of accommodating around 5,000 spectators.
Scans reveal secrets of Roman surgeons' "beautiful and functional" tools
The ancient medical artifacts were discovered initially around 125 years ago in a subterranean river.
Lost early Christian community found as possible Bishop's palace unearthed
The ancient structure appears to have been occupied between the mid-4th and mid-8th centuries, according to archaeologists.
Deadly last meal of mysterious ancient Egyptian mummified croc revealed
The exact origin of the mummified animal is unknown, but it is thought to be anywhere between 3,000 and 2,000 years old.
Archaeology students reveal 230-foot Roman villa with 'mysterious' feature
Numerous animal bones were recovered from the site of the ancient villa, which likely dates to the 2nd century.
Bronze Age boat sails as replica made using 4,000-year-old "shopping list"
Among the evidence used to construct the boat was an ancient clay tablet dating back to the 21st century B.C.
"Unique" 360-foot-long prehistoric horse artwork restored to former glory
The iconic chalk figure was carved into a hill roughly 3,000 years ago, although its original purpose is unknown.
Archaeologists discover mysterious monolith in 4,000-year-old temple
Monolith discovered in the Bronze Age settlement is completely smooth and measures around 7 feet in height.
Roman villas found hidden underground in "fascinating" discovery
Evidence of the two ancient Roman villas was uncovered within the grounds of an 18th-century country estate.
Rare ancient marble statue uncovered in city devastated by earthquakes
The "magnificent" statue, thought to date to the 2nd century B.C., was found in the sewage system of the ancient city.
Ancient shipwreck where analog computer was found yields fresh secrets
The Antikythera mechanism, found in a 1st century B.C. shipwreck, is considered to be the world's oldest analog computer.
Gravitational wave experts discover "remarkable" ancient computer's secrets
"It's given me a new appreciation for the Antikythera mechanism," scientist Joseph Bayley said.
Ancient Egyptian scribes faced "occupational risk" too
The remains of individuals buried in a necropolis during the 3rd millennium B.C. have shed new light on the lives of these scribes.
'Very special' 1,500-year-old Christian artifact discovered
The richly decorated artifact, found hidden in a 5th-6th century church, is "unique," archaeologist Gerald Grabherr told Newsweek.
Archaeologists urge preservation of "exceptional" temple after ISIS bombing
The ancient temple, founded around 2,000 years ago, was largely destroyed by the militant group in 2015.