Mayan calendar appeared long before thought
The Olmec and Mayan peoples built star-aligned ceremonial centers to keep track of the important days of a 260-day calendar. These peoples are thought...
Roman sarcophagus found during construction works in Istanbul
A Roman sarcophagus was found in Istanbul. The sarcophagus was found by chance during construction work. In order to build new buildings in Istanbul,...
Woman’s grave unearthed in ancient church in western Turkey
A woman’s grave was found in the ancient church in western Turkey. This tomb was found in the church in the ancient city of...
Ancient human species had the same sense of smell
Ancient humans had the same sense of smell, but different levels of sensitivity, according to a new study. If you have the grooming habits...
Genetic data reveals new insights into the Viking Age
New research reveals new information about the Viking age. 2000 years of genetic data reveal a lot about society in Scandinavia. The findings show...
2,350-year-old tumulus unearths in the ancient city of Pygela
A tumulus built 2,350 years ago for a senior executive was unearthed in the ancient city of Pygela in the Kuşadası district of Aydın....
Ancient Roman bath complex unearthed in the Spanish village of Canos
Archaeologists have unearthed a Roman fish farm, bath (in Los Canos de Meca), and a Bronze Age tomb. The tomb was found under the...
A massive Mayan settlement discovered in Guatemala
About 1,000 Mayan settlements with pyramids and ball courts, dating back more than 2,000 years, appeared in Guatemala. New research has shown nearly 1,000...
20 ancient tombs and rejuvenating amulets found in Egypt
About 20 ancient tombs have been unearthed at New Damietta, about 95 miles northeast of Cairo, Egypt. Archaeologists noted that the tomb contained golden...
Dolphin relief protocol chairs found in Kastabala Ancient City
Two ‘protocol seats’ with dolphin reliefs were found during the excavations in the theater area in Kastabala Ancient City in Osmaniye. During the excavations...
