Archaeology Around the World

New study reveals leprosy was present in the Americas long before European arrival

Researchers found traces of Mycobacterium lepromatosis in thousand-year-old human remains in Canada and Argentina.

 New study reveals leprosy was present in the Americas long before European arrival.

Original architecture of ancient Roman fountain revealed in Perre Ancient City

 Perre, an important local center of the Roman Empire. Small town and necropolis. Adiyaman, Turkey.

Museum: Artifact shows playful, serious sides of 19th-century sexual health and attitudes

 Rijksmuseum displays rare 1830s condom with erotic engraving.

Romanian discovers 1,469 ancient Roman silver coins near Letca Veche

 Hiker finds 2,000-year-old treasure: 'Thought about pinching myself'.

Zahi Hawass clashes with Joe Rogan, igniting pyramid origins firestorm

Rogan described the episode as 'the worst podcast he has ever produced'.

 Can you rent the pyramids?

Researchers claim discovery of Noah's Ark remains in Turkey's Durupınar formation

Scans reveal angular structures and corridors matching biblical dimensions beneath the surface.

 Researchers claim discovery of Noah's Ark remains in Turkey's Durupınar formation.

World's oldest Neanderthal fingerprint found on 43,000-year-old pebble in Spain

Researchers suggest the pebble may represent one of the earliest human facial symbolizations in prehistory.

 World's oldest Neanderthal fingerprint found on 43,000-year-old pebble in Spain. Illustration.

30-meter illegal treasure tunnel discovered in residenece in Turkey after bad smell report

Homeowner T.D. detained by police; source of odor remains unknown.

 Evening view of the historical Kastamonu Castle. Turkey travel destination point. Kastamonu city, Turkey.

Archaeologists reconstruct life of 'Ice Prince of Mattsies' from frozen grave in Germany

Everything inside the grave suggests prestige and cultural connections that exceeded local borders.

 Archaeologists reconstruct life of 'Ice Prince of Mattsies' from frozen grave in Germany.

Egyptian archaeological mission uncovers 6th-century Coptic building in Asyut

It is likely that the man in the mural is Joseph the Carpenter holding the Lord Jesus Christ.

 Egyptian archaeological mission uncovers 6th-century Coptic building in Asyut.

Oldest known use of harmal as incense discovered at Iron Age site in Saudi Arabia

Advanced metabolic profiling techniques revealed organic residues of harmal in Iron Age fumigation devices.

 Dried harmal seeds.

German tourist caught transporting ancient column piece on electric scooter in Rome

Archaeologists are examining the 30 kg marble base to determine its origin and historical value.

 Scooters in Rome. Illustration.

Lidar technology reveals lost world of the 'Cloud People' in the Andes

'This discovery fundamentally expands our understanding of Gran Pajatén,' says de la Puente Brunke.

 Lidar technology reveals lost world of the 'Cloud People' in the Andes.

Rare Roman Victory goddess relief found near Hadrian's Wall

Researchers believe the 47-centimeter-high sandstone relief, dating to around 213 AD, may symbolize the end of the Severan Wars and was part of a larger commemorative structure.

 Rare Roman Victory goddess relief found near Hadrian's Wall.