archaeology

Researcher tracks the progress being made on one of the most enigmatic scripts in history.

Archaeologists find huge statues and reconstruct architecture of 2,000-year-old sanctuary.

Archaeologists believe the tomb is hidden behind the tomb of Tutankhamun.

Workers find remains dating back to 1066 while demolishing lavatory block.

Archaeological excavation has revealed a Roman military fort in Gernsheim, Germany.

How can archaeologists see what's underground?

Mummified kestrel provides first proof that ancient Egyptians bred birds.

UN says phots confirm Islamic State militants have destroyed the ancient site in Syria.

Falling water levels uncover remains of Second World War Russian plane in Kamion.

Ancient Natufian culture signalled funerals to neighbouring communities with huge mortar 'gong'.

In Mexico City's historic centre, archaeologists have found a trophy rack for sacrificed human skulls.

Scientists say groove-like markings in the Phrygian Valley are agricultural furrows.

Secrets of mystery Scottish fort to be unearthed in first-ever dig at archaeology site.

At least 40 Byzantine-era tombs have been unearthed during archaeological dig at Stratonikeia

Kaymakçı Hill dig providing archaeologists with new findings about the Bronze Age.

Discovery of henbane seeds found in an old hearth at Kaman-Kalehoyuk in Turkey had narcotic and psychotropic effects.

Russian scientists discover the oldest rock carving ever to be find in Siberia.

US scientists have used high-tech research tools to identify the remains of four leaders of Jamestown.

Ancient Mayan panels dating as far back as the seventh century have been discovered.

Israeli archaeologists said they had discerned biblical writing on a charred 1,500-year-old parchment

A lucky metal detectorist uncovered the ring in South Creake, Norfolk in February which dates back to 14th century.

Museum building and several mosaic panels were damaged by shrapnel in the northern rebel-held town of Maaret al-Numan.

Inrap released a video showing the uncovering of the fully preserved corpse of a 17th century noblewoman.

British archaeologists have discovered the remains of medieval nuns who died in disgrace after being accused of immoral behaviour.

British army veterans and serving soldiers are working alongside archaeologists to unearth the history of the Battle of Waterloo 200 years on.

Archaeologists in Peru have accidentally stumbled upon a centuries-old crypt with dozens of skeletons inside in the city of Cusco.

Fragments of limestone enclosure wall of 5,000-year-old city discovered in Kom Tuman.

A 'large, thick' dildo has been discovered by Polish archaeologists in Podwalu in Gdansk.

Isis says it destroyed Unesco-listed historical site at Nimrud for being un-Islamic.

Beneath a central Paris supermarket, archaeologists were carefully dusting down hundreds of skeletons uncovered in a medieval mass grave.