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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Elite Roman man buried with sword may have been 'restrained' in death
By Kristina Killgrove published
A skeleton found facedown in Wales with a sword, silver brooch and restraints may be that of an elite Roman soldier.
'Eye-catching' gold hair ring and Britain's oldest wooden comb found in Bronze Age burial
By Sascha Pare published
The 3,000-year-old objects, which were discovered in a burial pit containing cremated human remains, highlight Bronze Age people's craftsmanship and attention to appearance, experts say.
Elite Bronze Age tombs laden with gold and precious stones are 'among the richest ever found in the Mediterranean'
By Tom Metcalfe published
The obvious wealth of the tombs was based on the local production of copper, which was in great demand at the time to make bronze.
X-ray scans reveal 'hidden mysteries' in ancient Egyptian necropolis paintings
By Owen Jarus published
New scans reveal that Ancient Egyptian artists flubbed a tomb painting depicting royalty.
Zapotec 'entrance to underworld' discovered under Catholic church in Mexico
By Kristina Killgrove published
A hidden "underworld" linked to the Zapotec "cult of the dead" has been discovered beneath a church in Mexico.
'Giant' 300,000-year-old hand ax found in England may have been used for prehistoric butchery
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
Archaeologists unearthed a collection of hand axes that are the largest and oldest known stone tools found in Britain.
Humans were in South America at least 25,000 years ago, giant sloth bone pendants reveal
By Kristina Killgrove published
Humans were living in Brazil earlier than previously thought, prehistoric sloth-bone pendants suggest.
Metal detectorists find buried WWII aircraft in Ukraine while disarming wartime bomb
By Tom Metcalfe published
The aircraft were sent to the Soviet Union in 1941 to help the Allied war effort, but they were dumped to avoid payment.
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