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Archaeologists have discovered two Crusader-era murals depicting heaven and hell in a medieval church near Syria's coast — a rare find that could reveal new information about the Christian knights who battled Muslims for control of the Holy Land hundreds of years ago.
On a rocky hillside in central Afghanistan, men in visored helmets and protective blue smocks gently scratch the earth for land mines — or shards of pottery from the sixth century.
In a Nov. 13 story about the discovery of an ancient church in Syria, The Associated Press called ancient Palmyra the center of an Arab state and said its Queen Zenobia carved out an independent Arab kingdom. Some historians refer to Palmyra as Arab but others say it was more likely a mixture of Arab, Aramaean and other Semitic cultures.
Archaeologists say they have unearthed pottery up to 3,000 years old in southern Lebanon that ancient Phoenicians used to bury the remains of the dead after cremation.
Israeli archaeologists say they have uncovered new sections of Jerusalem's ancient walls, continuing a project started more than a century ago.
Indiana Jones managed to retrieve the trinket he was after in the opening moments of "Raiders of the Lost Ark." He pretty much wrecked everything else in the ancient South American temple where the little gold idol had rested for millennia.
A sixth-century copper factory, medieval kitchens still stocked with pots and pans, and remains of Renaissance palaces are among the finds unveiled Friday by archaeologists digging up Rome in preparation for a new subway line. Archaeologists have been probing the depths of the Eternal City at 38 digs, many of which are near famous monuments or on key thoroughfares.
Archaeologists in northeast Syria have unearthed a 3rd century cemetery in the shape of a cross, the country's official news agency reported Wednesday.
Syrian archaeologists have unearthed two Bronze-era cemeteries dating from the 18th century B.C., the third set of ancient graveyards found in less than a month, the head of the Archaeological Department said Tuesday.
Roman pottery and a coin from the Iron Age have been found on the site of the aquatics center planned for the London 2012 Olympics.
Ammunition for firearms and a tool for scraping buffalo hides are among artifacts found by an archaeologist and a graduate student at the scene of a major wildfire near Seeley Lake, northeast of here.
Archeologists have unearthed a Roman-era cemetery dating from the 3rd century A.D. in northeast Syria, one of several recent archaeological discoveries in the history-rich country, a government newspaper reported Thursday.
American troops in Iraq and Afghanistan may soon be playing cards with the ace of artifacts or the king of archaeological digs.
Archaeologists in Mexico City announced plans Friday to hold tours of inaccessible buried ruins via glass-covered shafts looking down on the sites.
In a city where traffic rumbles past the Colosseum and soccer fans celebrate victories among the remains of the Circus Maximus, it comes as no surprise that relics of the glory that was Rome turn up almost every day, and sometimes get in the way of the modern city's needs.
Stonehenge may have been a memorial or burial site for the dead
Researchers said Thursday they have unearthed what may be one of the earliest calendar entries in Meso-America, massive stone sculpture that suggests women held important status roles in pre-Hispanic culture.
Deep beneath pavement pounded by tourists on Paris' Left Bank lies an ancient path — a 2,000-year-old Roman road recently excavated during construction work.
The 3,000-year-old face of a woman — her eyes lined in black kohl — stared out from a sarcophagus funerary mask through the freshly unsealed door of a tomb.
Amateur Treasure Hunter Finds Iron Age 'Bling' A rare haul of Iron Age jewelry discovered by an amateur treasure hunter is being unveiled by the Museum of Scotland.
Amateur 'stunned' after £1m findAn Iron Age treasure hoard unearthed by a metal-detecting amateur has been unveiled.
Uncovering an Ancient Mayan City's Secrets, with world's largest pyramidEl Mirador covered an area larger than downtown Los Angeles, and Hansen believes it may be home to thousands of other pyramids, Baldwin said. The city was active from about 500 B.C. to A.D. 100.
Sacred studiesJim Krehbiel was up past midnight making a piece of art by layering maps and field notes onto photos he had taken of an ancient ritual site high on a cliff ledge in the desert Southwest.
British holidaymaker discovers lost underwater 'city' Michael Le Quesne, 16, was swimming off a popular beach in Montenegro with his parents and his ten-year-old sister Teodora when he spotted an odd looking 'stone' at a depth of around two metres. It turned out to be a large, submerged building which may have been the centrepiece …
Has the original Labyrinth been found?Archaeologists shed new light on the inspiration for the Greek myth. Steve Connor reports
Lady of Pacopampa: A woman born to ruleHe is certain that the girl born 3000 years ago was destined from birth to be the leader of their society, something that did indeed happen when she reached adulthood.
'Atlantis and Mini-Stonehenge' found in DevonArchaeologists were stunned to discover a prehistoric city when a reservoir was drained -- the Tottiford Reservoir, near Moretonhampstead. So far it has yielded ten burial cairns and artifacts dating from 4,000 to 8,000 years ago.
Penn archaeologist recreates ancient brews from China, Turkey, PeruA local Chinese scientist presented him with what he calls "the real treasure." It was a sealed bronze drinking vessel that resembled a teapot from 1200 B.C. With liquid still inside.
Archaeology gets groovy with 60s commune digNOVATO, Calif. — The '60s aren't dead.
Unknown Civil War Soldier Reburied in TennesseeFRANKLIN, Tenn. (AP) -- A Civil War soldier whose remains were found in a battlefield grave last spring was reburied Saturday by admirers who knew neither his name nor even what side he fought on.
Saving the "Wrecks of the English Channel" Marine Archaeologists Fear Historic Vessels, Under Threat From Fishing Trawlers, May Be Lost Forever
France ready to hand back Egyptian murals PARIS (Reuters) – France is ready to hand back five fragments of ancient Egyptian tomb wall paintings acquired by the Louvre museum between 2000 and 2003, Culture Minister Frederic Mitterrand said on Wednesday.
'Bluehenge' - Archaeologists discover Stonehenge's sister-site just a mile awayArchaeologists have discovered Stonehenge's little sister - just a mile from the famous monument. The prehistoric circle, unearthed in secret over the summer, is one of the most important prehistoric finds in decades.
Stonehenge's Little Sister?: "Bluehenge" Has Been Discovered by Archaelogists "Archaeologists have discovered Stonehenge's little sister - just a mile from the famous monument."
Roman Statues Found in Blue Grotto CaveA number of ancient Roman statues might lie beneath the turquoise waters of the Blue Grotto on the island of Capri in southern Italy, according to an underwater survey of the sea cave.
From: Wired issue 15.02 "What we don't know" 1.) What's at Earth's Core?
Dolmen with wheel petroglyphs found near VillupuramA big dolmen with four petroglyphs that portray men with tridents and a wheel with spokes has been found at Kollur, near Tirukoilur, 35 km from Villupuram in Tamil Nadu. This is the second time that a dolmen with petroglyphs has been found in Tamil Nadu.
Coins with Joseph's name found in EgyptArcheologists have discovered ancient Egyptian coins bearing the name and image of the biblical Joseph, Cairo's Al Ahram newspaper recently reported.
Mysterious ruins may help explain Mayan collapseRinging two abandoned pyramids are nine palaces "frozen in time" that may help unravel the mystery of the ancient Maya, reports an archaeological team.
Archaeologists find dugong templeFrench archaeologists have discovered the oldest known place of worship dedicated to the dugong, or sea cow, on an island just north of Dubai, two research centres said.
Experts Awed by Anglo-Saxon Treasure For the jobless man living on welfare who made the find in an English farmer's field two months ago, it was the stuff of dreams: a hoard of early Anglo-Saxon treasure, probably dating from the seventh century and including more than 1,500 pieces of intricately worked gold and s …
Briton Unearths Huge Anglo-Saxon Treasure With A Metal DetectorAn unemployed British man unearthed the biggest hoard of Anglo-Saxon gold and silver ever found in a country field, archaeologists said Thursday.
Anglo-Saxon gold hoard 'worth seven-figure sum'A massive hoard of Anglo-Saxon gold and silver found by a metal detector enthusiast is worth a "seven-figure sum", an expert said today.
Mysterious ruins may help explain Mayan collapseWhy did an ancient Mayan people just seemingly walk away from this site? They abandoned pyramids, palaces, corn grinders, tools, plantations, and homes for no reason that the scientific team has been able to discern.
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