Scientists Identify the World’s Oldest Rock Art in an Indonesian Cave
Scientists have identified what may be the oldest rock art ever known in the world: a hand stencil at least 67,800 years old, found in a cave in the southeastern part of the…
Byzantine Monastic Complex Discovered in Upper Egypt Reveals Monks’ Way of Life
The Egyptian archaeological mission affiliated with the Supreme Council of Antiquities, working at the site of Al-Qarya bi-Al-Duweir in the Tama district of Sohag Governorate, has uncovered the remains of a complete residential…
Discovery reveals the oldest cremation ever recorded in Africa
Researchers have identified, in northern Malawi, what is considered the oldest known cremation on the African continent. The find — a funerary pyre dating back about 9,500 years — points to surprisingly complex…
7,500-Year-Old Stone Seal Discovered in Türkiye
Elazig, Türkiye – Archaeological excavations at the Tadim Fortress and Hoyuk in eastern Türkiye have uncovered a stone seal estimated to be around 7,500 years old, providing rare evidence that organized settlements and…
Ancient Celtic Gold Coins Found in a Swiss Marshland
Two gold coins dated to around 2,300 years ago have been found in a marshland in northern Switzerland and may be among the oldest Celtic coins ever identified in the country. According to…
Archaeological Site More Than 2,000 Years Old Discovered in Eastern Afghanistan
An archaeological site possibly dating to a period prior to the birth of Christ has been discovered in Afghanistan’s eastern Laghman Province, according to a statement released on Sunday by the Provincial Department…
Unusual 1,400-year-old cube-shaped skull discovered in Tamaulipas.
An unprecedented discovery has surprised researchers from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) in the state of Tamaulipas. During a recent review of bone materials at the Balcón de Montezuma archaeological…
Hidden cavities on the east face of the Pyramid of Menkaure in Giza
An international team of researchers has identified two air-filled cavities behind the east face of the Pyramid of Menkaure on the Giza Plateau. The discovery provides scientific evidence supporting the hypothesis that a…
Iron Age Public Complex Discovered in the Ancient City of Sogmatar, Türkiye
ŞANLIURFA, Türkiye – Archaeologists in the ancient city of Sogmatar, located near the rural neighborhood of Yağmurlu in Eyyubiye, Şanlıurfa, Türkiye, have uncovered a public building dating back approximately 3,000 years, belonging to…
Tomb of Amenhotep III Reopens After Meticulous Restoration
Egypt has officially reopened one of the most important royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, following the completion of a remarkable 20-year restoration project. The tomb of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, who…