T.N. Archaeology Department sends 23 charcoal samples to U.S. for AMS dating

Terracotta pipelines unearthed in the 10th phase of the Keeladi excavation in Sivaganga district. File | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology (TNSDA) has dispatched 23 charcoal samples, excavated from different …

In dire straits at Telangana Archaeology Museum, 2,100-year-old Egyptian mummy cries out for help

Archaeology breakthrough as three 4,000-year-old rock-cut tombs uncover rare discovery

Three ancient rock-cut tombs, dating back 4,000 years, have been uncovered by Egyptian archaeologists at the Qubbat al-Hawa necropolis near Aswan. It comes as Egypt’s Tourism and Antiquities Ministry announced the discovery at the Qubbat al-Hawa necropolis …

Archaeology breakthrough as scientists uncover three 4,000-year-old tombs

Egyptian researchers have uncovered three ancient rock-cut tombs at the Qubbat al-Hawa necropolis near Aswan, dating back to the Old Kingdom period of Egypt (2686–2181 BCE). The country's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the discovery …

Archaeology breakthrough as 3,500-year-old lost city linked to world's oldest civilisation finally found

Archaeologists have uncovered the remains of a trading city in Peru dating back some 3,500 years. The ancient city of Penico, situated approximately 200 miles north of capital Lima, rests on a hillside around 1,970 feet above sea level. Researchers believe …

Ethiopia’s Vanishing Heritage: The Crisis in Archaeology and Cultural Preservation

How policy neglect threatens Ethiopia’s ancient cultural legacy Ethiopia is home to some of the world’s most ancient and rich cultural heritage, from towering obelisks to centuries-old manuscripts. Yet, while the need to study, protect, and manage this …

Archaeology breakthrough as 125,000-year-old 'fat factory' may help rewrite history

A discovery by archaeologists at the Neumark-Nord 2 site in central Germany has allowed them to gain a deeper understanding of the dietary habits of our Neanderthal ancestors. The site features a 'fat factory' which indicates that earlier man  …

Archaeology breakthrough as shipwreck with 2,000 year old items leaves scientists shocked

Marine archaeologists working off the coast of Turkey have made an incredible discovery. An ancient shipwreck containing remarkably well-preserved artefacts from 2,000 years ago has been found by the Adrasan coast, Antalya, at a depth of around 120 to 150 …

Switzerland: 'Cosmos Archaeology: Exploration in Time and Space' exhibition inaugurated at NMC

Swiss Ambassador to China Jürg Burri gives his opening remarks at the National Museum of China in Beijing, on July 2, 2025. Photo: Courtesy of the Embassy of Switzerland in China As part of the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of …

Archaeology breakthrough as 125,000-year-old pre-historic 'fat factory' discovered on lakeshore

Archaeologists have uncovered evidence of a 125,000-year-old "fat factory" at a German lakeshore site. The discovery at Neumark-Nord 2 in central Germany reveals that Neanderthals employed an advanced food preparation technique, using water and …