Peru archaeologists unearth 1,000-year-old mummies of children in Lima
Researchers believe the children, discovered alongside the remains of an adult, come from the Ychsma culture.
Sun Nov 26 2023
Ancient Maya grave found in Mexico as tourist rail project advances
Mexican archaeologists unearthed a richly adorned human body in a grave that could be more than 1,000 years old.
Sat Sep 30 2023
Spanish archaeologists plan rescue of 2,500-year-old Phoenician shipwreck
Nine technicians underwent 560 hours of scuba diving over more than two weeks in June to record all the cracks and fissures in the ship.
Sat Jul 01 2023
Archaeologists in Peru find adolescent mummy wrapped in bundle
The mummified adolescent was found in a "good state of conservation," said archaeologist Yomira Huaman.
Tue Apr 25 2023
Sheep come to the rescue of Pompeii ruins
Archaeologists have uncovered only around two thirds of the 163 acres site at Pompeii since excavations began 250 years ago.
Thu Mar 09 2023
Australian university professor taken hostage in highlands of Papua New Guinea - Prime Minister
The archaeologist was accompanied on a field trip by several Papua New Guinean students from a local university who were also taken hostage.
Mon Feb 20 2023
Levi's jeans from 1880s auctioned for USD87,400 after mine shaft discovery
The pants were found in an abandoned mine in the American West by self-described denim archaeologist Michael Harris.
Fri Oct 14 2022
The Future is Female: How I Discovered 'Perak Man'
Melisa Idris speaks to Emeritus Professor Datuk Dr Siti Zuraina Abdul Majid, Malaysia’s first professionally-trained archaeologist, who, in 1991, discovered the 11,000-year-old Perak Man-the oldest human skeleton discovered in Malaysia. Professor Siti Zuraina was recently accorded the 2022 Merdeka Award for Outstanding Scholastic Achievement. The Merdeka Awards recognises individuals and organisations whose works have not only contributed to the country's growth, but have also inspired greatness among Malaysians.
Thu Sep 22 2022
Rais Yatim calls for clear education policy to dignify local history
Rais said more historians and archaeologists in this country should be recognised as they are crucial in ensuring that the country's history will continue to be empowered.
Wed Aug 17 2022
Archaeologists uncover trove of ancient Egyptian mummies
The 250 coffins, 150 bronze statues and other objects dated to the Late Period, about 500 BC, the ministry said.
Tue May 31 2022
Archaeologists discover passageways in 3,000-year-old Peruvian temple
Located 3,200 meters above sea level, at least 35 underground passageways have been found over the years of excavations.
Tue May 31 2022
Slave room discovered at Pompeii in 'rare' find
Pompeii archaeologists said they have unearthed the remains of a "slave room" in an exceptionally rare find at a Roman villa.
Mon Nov 08 2021
Archaeologists uncover ancient street food shop in Pompeii
Archaeologists in Pompeii, the city buried in a volcanic eruption in 79 AD, have made the extraordinary find of a frescoed hot food and drinks shop.
Sun Dec 27 2020
Archaeologists recreate tiles of temple where Jesus walked
Israeli archaeologists and masons drawing on relics and historical texts, have recreated the sacred flooring so it can be experienced today.
Tue Dec 22 2020
Egypt unveils 59 ancient coffins in major archaeological discovery
The mission will continue opening the coffins and studying their contents before their eventual display at the Grand Egyptian Museum.
Sun Oct 04 2020