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Archaeologists discover seven tombs of elite "lords" from 3,000 years ago
The archaeologists are planning a DNA study to determine whether the people buried in the tombs were related by blood.
Ancient graves with 1,500-year-old human remains found below city streets
Archaeologists have documented the remains of seven bodies dating to the fourth and fifth centuries and two skeletons from the sixth to seventh centuries.
Lost tunnel that may lead to ancient Egyptian tomb of Cleopatra discovered
The tunnel is near to the Taposiris Magna temple, which was previously found to contain coins with the images and name of Cleopatra on them.
Skull of mutilated "vampire" from 1800s reveals what he really looked like
"Of course, J.B. was not a vampire, but he was believed to be undead in his grave," archaeologist Nicholas Bellantoni told Newsweek.
Rare 3,000-Year-Old Gold Mask Offers Glimpse Into Ancient Chinese Culture
Hardly any gold artifacts have been uncovered from this period in China, making the finding exceptionally rare.
Secret Tomb of Ancient Egyptian General Unearthed By Archaeologists
Egyptian military official Wahibre-mery-Neith was in charge of recruiting soldiers of fortune from Asia Minor and the Aegean Islands.
Thousand-Year-Old Arabian Tombs Show New Glimpse Into Linked Civilizations
"These features provide an emerging source for reconstructing important aspects of ancient mobility and social and economic connectivity," a researcher said.
Archaeologists Discover Skeletons of Children and Adults in Viking-Era Tomb
Two of the children may have been infant twins who died during or shortly after childbirth, Johan Runer, who oversaw the dig, said.
Ancient Greek Tombs Lined with Gold and Filled with Treasure Unearthed
Archaeologists have found two Bronze Age tombs on the Greek mainland, filled with gold and treasure.
Catacomb From Ancient Egypt's Roman Period Discovered in Vast Burial Ground
The findings were made at Saqqara—a site that once served as the necropolis for the Ancient Egyptian capital of Memphis.
800 Ancient Tombs Found in Egypt
"Like all these other sites in Egypt, there's a lot left to map and discover."
Chinese Authorities Destroyed Coffins Amid Burial Ban
Videos appear to show protesting elderly residents lying in their coffins in hopes of keeping them.
Spectacular Ancient Egyptian Tombs Discovered
The burial site contains the mummy of a high priest of Thoth—the ancient Egyptian god of science, magic and writing— whose preserved organs are contained in jars.
Rare Tomb of Scythian Prince Discovered in Siberia
The tomb appears to be both the oldest and largest of its kind ever recorded in southern Siberia.
Child Graves Containing Amulets Discovered in Egypt
Three of the children appeared to have been well-cared for; the fourth did not, possibly due to differences in social class.
Ancient Greece: Jewels And Golden Coins Uncovered
Archaeologists uncovered a golden ring, bronze leaves and other rare artefacts.
Ancient Egypt: Tombs More Than 2,000 Years Old Found
The tombs from the 27th dynasty and the Greco-Roman era contain a number of sarcophagi and the remains of men, women and children.
Israel's Only Mummy On Display In New Exhibition
A 2,200-year-old Egyptian mummy will go on display as part of a new exhibition at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem.