Archaeologists urge preservation of "exceptional" temple after ISIS bombing
The ancient temple, founded around 2,000 years ago, was largely destroyed by the militant group in 2015.
Archaeologists uncover "astonishing" horse burials from 2,000 years ago
The deaths of the horses may be linked to war or ritual sacrifice, but for now the cause remains a mystery.
Mammoth bones found during wine cellar renovation
The mammoth remains, which belong to at least three individuals, are thought to be up to 40,000 years old.
Archaeologists discover ancient indoor swimming pool with colorful frescoes
The indoor pool was found at the site of a Roman villa that is thought to date to between the first and fourth centuries.
Christians supplied medieval pagans with horses for sacrifice
Horse sacrifice rituals occurred in Europe's Baltic region from prehistoric times until the late medieval period in some regions.
"Key" ancient Roman town survived longer than thought, say archaeologists
The Greco-Roman settlement, known as Karanis, was previously thought to have been abandoned in the 5th century.
Archaeologists discover ancient Egyptian pharaoh's fortified royal retreat
The mud-brick structure may have been used during military campaigns to expand Egypt's empire to the east.
Archaeologists find "spectacular" medieval gold ring among 30,000 objects
Excavations also revealed a "very special" artifact that was used as an amulet and traces of a war fought in A.D. 1611.
Archaeologists find lost tombs on military base
A survey has identified dozens of archaeological sites on the base in Cyprus, some of which potentially date back to the Bronze Age.
Archaeologists find "extraordinary" wooden structure from Roman house
The structure, which is likely around 2,000 years old, once formed part of a building in a Roman town that was a regional capital.
Archaeologists discover "perfectly preserved" tomb from 2,500 years ago
The tomb is located in a large necropolis constructed by an ancient civilization that pre-dated the Romans.
Secrets of ancient rituals in biblical home of Goliath revealed
Researchers studied preserved plant remains found at a temple site associated with the mysterious ancient Philistine culture.
Archaeologists reveal site's past as chocolate factory
Researchers also uncovered the remains of a medieval mansion at the same site as the 19th-century factory.
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Time capsule reveals prehistoric habitat looking as if "buried yesterday"
The "time capsule" has yielded the remains of plants and insects that lived thousands of years ago.
Archaeologists unearth 25,000 finds in historic city—including 11,000 bones
The historic district—listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site—was established in the 7th century and has largely been preserved.
Archaeologist discovers ancient "arcade" of games carved into rock
"I believe people were playing these games there a very long time ago," said Yale University archaeologist Veronica Waweru.
Archaeologists uncover "10,000 years of history" during roadworks
Among the finds are a Stone Age tool site and an U.S. Army camp from WWII that was in use until D-Day.
Archaeologists reveal ancient Greek temple where sacrifices took place
More than 700 objects were also uncovered in a "remarkable" state of preservation, researcher Sylvian Fachard told Newsweek.
Roman "backwater" challenges history of the ancient empire's decline—study
Archaeologists have discovered an "amazing" theater, markets, bath complexes and a river port in a traditionally overlooked Roman settlement.
Archaeologists find 16,800-year-old cave dwelling that is "one of the best"
Researchers also found more than 4,600 objects during their investigations, including the spectacular decorated bone of an extinct cattle species.
Archaeologists discover rare 1,400-year-old "temple or cult house"
The remains of the probable temple, perhaps dedicated to pre-Christian beliefs, were found on an old English royal site.
Archaeologists discover ancient "Deer" monastery lost for centuries
"I had never expected us to find the monastery. I am absolutely delighted," archaeologist Alice Jaspars said.
"Last crocodile in Europe" unearthed 4 million years after it vanished
Researchers have uncovered more than 500 fossils of ancient animals large and small at a site in Spain, including the remains of a crocodile.
Mystery of 3 cattle carcasses found on roof of abandoned Utah home
"It was so crazy to see," photographer Stephanie Hull told Newsweek.
Bone from "sizeable beast" could be ancient battle elephant
The elephant may have been used in the armies of ancient Roman leader Julius Caesar or potentially even the legendary Carthaginian general Hannibal.
Experts excavate "high status" medieval building that could be lost palace
The site, which is home to a "substantial" medieval structure, has captivated the interest of local residents for decades.
Ancient underground galleries that could be over 2,000 years old discovered
Researchers made the discovery at an altitude of more than 11,200 feet above sea level, high in the Andes mountains.
Nuns digging up sister's remains find body intact four years after death
"We were told by cemetery personnel to expect just bones," one of the sisters said.
Funeral worker reveals exactly what she finds in cremated human remains
"After losing my mother at 10 years old I became interested in learning more about the end-of-life process," Latifah Franks told Newsweek.
Cheyann Klus found: Remains of woman missing for over five years identified
The family of Cheyann Klus, who was 22 when she went missing in Chicago, have described her loss as "unbearable."