Prehistoric stone circle's "Sanctuary" may predate Stonehenge by 700 years
Stonehenge is an iconic example of the hundreds of stone circles that were constructed across Britain and Ireland in prehistory.
Roman Cupid figurine among over 10,000 artifacts unearthed by highway dig
Objects uncovered during the recent excavations date from various time periods spanning more than 12,000 years of history.
Archaeologists discover "spectacular" 7,000-year-old settlement
Discovery of ancient homes is of "outstanding" importance, according to archaeologist Martin Furholt.
"Incredibly rare" prehistoric finds may have marked path to afterlife
An archaeological survey has uncovered numerous previously unknown monuments, including five rare Neolithic structures.
Mysterious prehistoric monument uncovered in "unprecedented" discovery
The purpose of the enigmatic structure, which possibly dates to the Neolithic period, remains unclear.
Archaeologists discover massive prehistoric henge in 'rare' find
The ancient earthwork is one of the largest ever discovered in eastern England, researchers say.
Archaeologists discover 6,000-year-old burial mounds at future Intel site
The site, where the U.S. tech firm is planning to build two superconductor factories, also contains an intriguing cattle burial.
Archaeologists find remains dating back 6,000 years during highway dig
The excavations have uncovered Roman artifacts and a potential early medieval building, among other finds.
Archaeologists find evidence of body piercing in 11,000-year-old burials
More than 100 ornaments found in the burials have been interpreted as early body piercing ornaments, according to a study.
Archaeologists baffled by Stone Age burial missing skulls and bones
The megalithic tomb, which dates to around 3500 B.C., contains the remains of at least 12 people, researchers said.
Oldest fortress in the world discovered by archaeologists
A fortified structure in a remote region of Siberia has been dated to around 8,000 years ago, challenging our understanding of early human societies.
Mysterious objects found underwater in potentially "mind-blowing" discovery
The artifacts are made from obsidian, a naturally occurring volcanic glass—typically jet-black in color—formed by the rapid cooling of lava.
War in Europe began way before we thought, ancient discovery reveals
Researchers analyzed more than 300 sets of human remains from a mass burial site dating back to around 5,000 years, finding an earlier origin for war in Europe.
Vast Neolithic structure from over 5,000 years ago discovered
The huge monument, which likely served as a site for ritual activity, measures around 3,600 feet in length and 164 feet wide.
Neolithic village discovered in marshes has "no equivalent"
Archeologists found the settlement after 150 years of researching the area.
Mysteries of prehistoric Ötzi the Iceman mummy are finally being unraveled
A genetic analysis is challenging what we know about the world's oldest known ice mummy—the remains of a man who lived more than 5,000 years ago.
"Extraordinary" necklace from child's grave reconstructed after 9,000 years
The necklace was buried with an 8-year-old child in a Neolithic village, which dates to between 7400 and 6800 B.C.
Man holding his penis as he fights leopards is oldest ever narrative scene
The stone carving was found in an ancient communal building in Turkey from the Neolithic period around 11,000 years ago.
Summer Solstice Rituals: How Ancient Cultures Marked the Longest Day
The Northern Hemisphere's summer solstice has been marked for thousands of years by people in different parts of the world.
How to Watch Winter Solstice 2021 From Stonehenge Live Online
People have been celebrating solstices at the famous prehistoric site in southwestern England for thousands of years.
Spectacular Image of Rare 'Night-Shining' Clouds Captured
Noctilucent" clouds are the highest clouds in the Earth's atmosphere.
4,000-year-old Skeleton in Crouching Position Leaves Archaeologists Puzzled
There are no artefacts buried alongside the skeleton that could offer arcaheologists clues to the woman's life or death.
Anthropomorphic Figurine Carved From Wild Ass Discovered in Ancient City
The figurine, which is about 2.4 inches long, was made about 8,500 years ago.
Ancient Well is the Oldest Wooden Structure Ever Discovered
Researchers used a precise method of tree-ring dating to calculate the age of the Neolithic well, "give [or] take one year."
Ancient Tombs Reveal 'Valley', 'Hill' People That Coexisted 5,000 Years Ago
Previously scientists believed the different burials found at the site represented social differences.
Neolithic Farmers Helped African Wolf Population Boom 5,000 Years Ago
The development of farming and introduction of livestock during the Neolithic Revolution was an opportunity for the African wolf and boosted populations, suggests study.
Stone Age Ring Made from Deer Antler Discovered in Village Swallowed by Sea
Archaeologists have described a "unique" find dating back thousands of years ago to Neolithic Europe. Researchers say it is just the second ring of its kind found in Denmark.
Ancient Wall to Protect Village from Sea-Level Rise 7,000 Years Ago Found
The 330-foot-long structure was created with boulders from a river over a mile away.
Ancient Ritual Site Three Times Bigger Than Stonehenge Circle Found
Archaeologists say the neolithic structure was used for up to 250 years, with more features added every few dozen years.
Plants Found on Ötzi the Iceman's Clothes Offer Clues to His Final Journey
Archaeobotanists at the University of Glasgow in Scotland have identified more than 75 species of plant frozen alongside Ötzi.