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Archaeology
Read more about research, excavation and preservation of archaeological sites and cultural heritage.
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Lucy: The most famous human ancestor fossil
Lucy shot to superstardom after her discovery in Ethiopia in 1974.
Tomorrow Today — The Science Show
A short journey through time – from the prehuman Lucy to the particle accelerator of the future.
Lost Mayan city discovered by accident in Mexican jungle
A huge ancient Mayan city was discovered in Mexico by accident thanks to Lidar technology.
Should Germany return Nefertiti bust to Egypt?
An Egyptian archaeologist has demanded the repatriation of the iconic Queen Nefertiti bust from her Berlin exile.
Ancient Peru: New discoveries highlight women's rule
Archaeologists have uncovered a throne room and detailed murals indicating that a woman likely ruled Moche society.
The science of communication — Tomorrow Today
Unlocking an ancient Incan language / Transforming industry with 5G / AI smartphones / Cyberbullying / Hangovers
Ancient knowledge — the knotted language of the Incas
The Incas used quipus — knotted cords — to manage their empire. Much of the mysterious writing system remains undecoded.
Tomorrow Today — The Science Show
The ancient Maya and their astounding knowledge of the stars. And the search for intelligent extraterrestrial lifeforms.
Tomorrow Today – The Science Show
AI in archaeology, a virtual Aztec city, gravity and centrifugal force, alternatives to air-conditioning systems
Stone Age art in Germany tells of our ancestors' creativity
Breathtaking finds in the caves of the Danube Valley in southern Germany show what Stone Age people were capable of.
Focus on Europe – Spotlight on People
Muslims in France fear for their future.
Treasures of Crimea: 'Scythian gold' on show in Kyiv
Ukraine fought for almost 10 years for the return of Crimean archaeological treasures. Now they're on display in Kyiv.
Oldest narrative cave art in the world found
The cave painting in Indonesia dates back 51,200 years, making it the earliest known example of human storytelling.
Indigenous ritual practiced for 12,000 years, study shows
For more than 10,000 years, people in a part of Australia practiced the same healing ritual.
Pompeii excavations reveal sensational finds
Recent archaeological excavations in Pompeii have revealed a banquet hall with fantastic frescoes.
Italy: Underground Rome
Rome has a parallel underground world where Jewish catacombs were recently found by chance.
Cologne Cathedral hides a trove of surprising finds
An excavation under the world-famous Cologne Cathedral is bringing the city's 2,000-year history alive.
Secrets of the Stone Age - Part 1: From Hunters to Farmers
Around 12,000 years ago, humans shifted from nomadic hunter-gatherers to settled farmers.
Archaeologists discover ancient prison bakery at Pompeii
Officials say it is a "shocking example" of the living conditions of enslaved people who lived the Roman city.
Disputed Crimea gold treasures returned to Ukraine
After years of dispute with Russia, the ancient gold objects have now been returned from the Netherlands to Ukraine.
Black women most likely victims of London's Black Death
The fact that Black women died at higher rates than other people in the plague indicates "premodern racism" — new study.
Tutankhamun invites you to ancient Egypt
The pharaoh may have died more than 3,000 years ago, but now Tutankhamun takes museum visitors back to ancient Egypt.
How climate change helps and hinders archaeology
Sensational archaeological finds can be put down to climate change, but other treasures risk being lost forever.
World's oldest wooden structure found in Zambia
Archaeologists say the structure was intentionally shaped with wooden tools some 476,000 years ago.
UNESCO unveils new World Heritage Sites
The United Nations organization has added over 40 new World Heritages Sites to its protected list. Here's a selection.
UNESCO World Heritage Site contenders 2023
The World Heritage Committee convenes this September to add new sites to its protected list. Here is a selection.
Why Nefertiti still fascinates us today
Nefertiti is considered to be one of the most powerful women in antiquity — and one of the most beautiful.
Marble head could be from Caligula-era sunken ships
Routine dredging of a volcanic lake near Rome has turned up what might be a spectacular Roman-era archeological find.
Ancient Roman ruins buried in Germany's coal mining region
As coal excavators prepare for mining in the lignite-rich Rhineland, archaeologists are unearthing ancient Roman relics.
Italy: 'Pizza' fresco found in ancient ruins of Pompeii
The fresco depicts a flat bread with assorted toppings and could be a "distant relative" of modern-day pizza.
Pakistan economic crisis causes neglect of heritage sites
Pakistan is rich in cultural and historic sites, but many of them are facing neglect.
Archaeologists discover 2 new skeletons at Pompeii
The Roman city was wiped out by the devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79.
Swimmer discovers shipwreck loaded with Roman artifacts
A local swimmer has stumbled upon an ancient wreck off the Israeli coast holding 44 tons of ancient Roman columns.
Sex god riding a dolphin among finds unearthed in Italy
A figurine of love god Eros on a dolphin and other archaeological finds provide insights into religious life.
Archaeologists discover Mayan scoreboard in Mexico's Yucatan
The piece displays Mayan hieroglyphic writing surrounding two players standing next to a ball.
Egypt: Researchers seeking secrets in Great Pyramid of Giza
A German researcher told DW how the ScanPyramids team found the secret chamber in the Great Pyramid of Giza.
Scientists say ancient Europeans rode horses 5,000 years ago
International researchers say this could explain the rapid expansion of the Yamnaya people from modern-day Ukraine.
New moai statue uncovered on Easter Island
Researchers believe there could be more statues and archaeological finds nearby.
Pre-Inca graves discovered in Peru
Not much is known about the Chancay people, who preceded the Inca. The discovery of 30 graves could change that.
Stone Age rock paintings discovered in France
The 120 works are around 4,000 years old and depict warriors, battle scenes and burials.
Secrets of Egyptian mummy making: A major breakthrough
We know a lot about how mummies were embalmed, but the specifics have remained elusive — until now.
Egypt unveils 4,300-year-old mummy, tombs
The gold-covered mummy was found inside a limestone sarcophagus that had remained shut for more than four millennia.
How ancient Rome's concrete recipe can help lower emissions
Self-healing concrete was ancient Rome's wonder material. Can we use it to create more sustainable concrete today?
'Ancient Apocalypse' Netflix series unfounded, experts say
Experts are dismayed by a Netflix series claiming that survivors of an ancient civilization taught hunter-gatherers.
Archaeologists reconstruct ancient instruments
Archaeologists used X-ray images to reconstruct a musical instrument from the Middle Ages.
Evidence of cooking 780,000 years ago rewrites human history
Homo erectus was cooking fish 780,000 years ago, boosting brain growth of early humans.
Ramses II-era burial site uncovered in Israel
Ramses II-era burial site joins the list of recent archaeological finds.
Vacationing on Bulgaria's Golden Sands
The Black Sea coastal region is one of the most popular holiday destinations in southern Europe.
Europe's drought reveals treasures of the past
As Europe suffers from ongoing drought, low water levels across the continent have provided a glimpse into history.
Bodies at construction site were medieval Ashkenazi Jews
Using genetic testing, researchers discovered that 17 bodies found in a medieval well in the UK were Ashkenazi Jews.
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