Archaeology

Archaeology is fundamentally the study of humanity and its past. Archaeologists study things that were created, used or changed by humans. They do this by studying the material remains, in other words, the stuff we leave behind.

Related Topics: Anthropology, Fossils, Human Origins, Shipwrecks

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Ancient 'Tomb' Unearthed in Guatemala Turns Out to Be Maya Steam Bath

January 14, 2019 | Article

Archaeologists have discovered an ancient steam bath that the Maya likely used for religious rituals — and possibly relaxation — more than 2,500 years ago.
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Decapitated Skeletons, with Heads Between Their Legs, Unearthed in Roman Cemetery

January 10, 2019 | Article

The discovery of a Roman cemetery in England has archaeologists scratching their heads.
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Rare Stonehenge-Like Monument in Scotland Has Single 'Recumbent' Stone

January 09, 2019 | Article

The exquisite stone circle may be 4,500 years old and is located in a remote patch of farmland in a Scottish village.
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Inside This Cult Temple of the 'Flayed Lord,' Sacrificial Horrors Took Place

January 04, 2019 | Article

The first temple to Xipe Tótec, the "Flayed Lord," has been discovered in Mexico.
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'Ripped' Woman with Massive Forearms Is the Oldest Known Human Burial in Lower Central America

January 02, 2019 | Article

Archaeologists have uncovered the oldest known human burial in lower Central America: the skeletal remains of a mysterious woman who lived 5,900 years ago in what is now Nicaragua, a new study finds.
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Archaeology Discoveries to Watch for in 2019

January 01, 2019 | Article

We may find what’s hiding inside the Great Pyramid. And also tablets from a lost city in Iraq, and lost Faberge eggs from the Russian royal family. Stay tuned.
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10 Things We Learned About the First Americans in 2018

December 25, 2018 | Countdown

2018 was full of scientific discoveries about the first Americans, including how and when they arrived.
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Alien Architects Didn't Build This Pre-Incan Complex, 3D Models Show

December 21, 2018 | Article

Scientists recently restored an ancient structure in Bolivia to its former splendor.
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Ancient Aramaic Incantation Describes 'Devourer' that Brings 'Fire' to Victims

December 20, 2018 | Article

The stone container dates back 2,800 years and is inscribed with scorpions and centipedes as well as the incantation.
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Long-Hidden 'Pyramid' Found in Indonesia Was Likely an Ancient Temple

December 17, 2018 | Article

It lay hidden for thousands of years.
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