Archaeology
Humans have left clues of our existence throughout time, leaving behind burials, artifacts and written records that hint at our evolution, beliefs, practices and cultures. Studying the archaeological record shows us that the oldest known bones belonging to Homo sapiens are 300,000 years old, or that the world’s oldest civilizations arose at least 6,000 years ago.
Whether you’re looking for facts about the ancient Egyptians, the discovery of an ancient human skull, a gold hoard dating to the fall of the Roman Empire or how the latest technology is helping us find hidden pyramids, Live Science's expert science writers and editors are here to give you the latest coverage on our past with archaeology news, articles and features.
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'Richly decorated' Roman villa with 'curse tablets' and tiny axes unearthed in England
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
The remains of the ornately decorated Roman buildings contain numerous artifacts, including "curse tablets," tiny axes and a horse-headed belt buckle.
Ötzi the Iceman used surprisingly modern technique for his tattoos 5,300 years ago, study suggests
By Tom Metcalfe published
The researchers compared Ötzi's ancient tattoos with modern tattoos made using different techniques on the skin of one of the authors.
'You could almost see and smell their world': Remnants of 'Britain's Pompeii' reveal details of life in Bronze Age village
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
Archaeologists are studying a Bronze Age village built on stilts to better understand the lifestyles of the people who lived there.
Centuries-old Aztec texts detail history of their capital, conquests and fall to the Spanish
By Owen Jarus published
Three codices from the 16th and 17th century describe historical details about the Aztecs and the area that is now Mexico City.
4,300-year-old Egyptian tomb with stunning wall paintings was burial place of priestess and royal official
By Owen Jarus published
The ancient Egyptian tomb has colorful wall paintings depicting what life was like 4,300 years ago.
Ancient Chinese burials with swords and chariot cast light on violent 'Warring States' period
By Tom Metcalfe published
Researchers say the finds could help them understand the political and social changes going on in China during the Warring States period.
7,000-year-old canoes from Italy are the oldest ever found in the Mediterranean
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
The wooden vessels were likely used by Neolithic people for fishing and transport.
Obsidian blades with food traces reveal 1st settlers of Rapa Nui had regular contact with South Americans 1,000 years ago
By Kristina Killgrove published
The earliest settlers of Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island, appear to have had some sort of contact with people from South America as early as 1,000 years ago, a new plant study finds.
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