ARCHAEOLOGY

We spoke to archaeologist Murat Gülyaz about the phenomenal dig.

Together, the two finds highlight the importance of the ancient necropolis of Abusir.

Experts believe they're the oldest human tracks ever discovered in the Southwest.

Scientists spotted spear wounds and other evidence of human hunters on the skeleton of a woolly mammoth.

The practice of drilling or scraping a hole into the skull’s cranial vault has been performed for thousands of years.

The prolific mystery writer took an active part in her husband’s archaeology digs.

Melting glaciers in Italy are revealing something straight out of a horror movie: the preserved, remainds of soldiers from WWI.

Scientists have found fossilized peach pits from more than 2.5 million years ago, and their pits are essentially identical to modern varieties.

The site of a major battle between the Spartans and Athenians during the Peloponnesian War, the island is mentioned in numerous ancient texts—but its exact whereabouts were unknown until now.

The marble slab once marked the entrance to an important building in the ancient town of Calleva Atrebatum.

Researchers have found chemical evidence indicating that Europe's early farmers exploited bees for their wax and honey.

The boy was only 7 when he died more than 500 years ago, chosen for his beauty and health to be sacrificed in an Incan ritual.