Archaeological finds

New technology is accelerating archaeological discoveries at a rapid pace. Here are some of the greatest finds in recent history.

Dozens of Neolithic burials and artifacts discovered in France Archaeologists in France have excavated a Neolithic site near Clermont-Ferrand containing human remains and artifacts spanning over 4,000 years of occupation. The excavation, conducted by archaeologists from France’s National Institute of Preventive Archaeological Research (@inrap ) has shed light on the long history of human habitation at the site. Radiocarbon dating of bone samples has traced human activity back to the…

The Bronze Age artifact was discovered in a grave during excavations in southern Germany

We're not saying that digging around certain sites will stir up ancient curses. But, we're not saying it won't, either.

Found in New Mexico, the fossilized impressions date to between 21,000 and 23,000 years ago, a new study suggests

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Humans and our ancestors have been creating tools, art, and everyday objects for millions of years, and each unexpected discovery teaches us something new about the development of our species.

coolartefact: “Egyptian solar boat from the First Dynasty, 2900BC Source: https://imgur.com/M3tTSzt ”

History is just a few inches underfoot, as layers and layers of the past lie in wait for archaeologists to unearth them. The act of digging up antiquity has not only helped scholars piece together details about history, but also turned up disturbing finds that are as fascinating as they are unsettling. Nonetheless, these archaeological discoveries are important... #archaeology #historyunearthed #disturbingdiscoveries #pastrevealed #icemummies #losttemples #respecttheremains…

Whole families may have come across the North Sea starting around 450 C.E., ancient DNA reveals

The findings include ancient pottery, knives, and even red deer antler, which was often used for making tools and weapons in prehistoric times, according to archaeologists.

Let's be honest: Archaeology consists mostly of digging up pottery, which isn't that interesting unless an evil spirit is trapped inside. But it also involves finding all kinds of terrifying stuff. Stuff like the following, which, full disclosure, may involve more than a few evil spirits, of an entirely non-supernatural kind.

Cherokee reclaim landmarks of ancient Asheville - 8000 BC Archaic villages at Biltmore Estate.

The exquisitely decorated coffin was discovered near the pharaonic temple of Thutmose III and still contains the remains of its owner.

A relic hunter dubbed 'Indiana Bones' has lifted the lid on a macabre collection of 400-year-old jewel-encrusted skeletons unearthed in churches across

For Jade Luiz, a graduate student in archaeology at Boston University, historical archaeology is all about detective work. Through piecing together historical documents and archaeological finds from…