antiquities

Egypt begins restoration of Ramesseum Temple in Luxor

Currently, the temple is largely in ruins due to the earthquake that struck Egypt in 27 BCE. Remains of colossal statues and columns can still be seen.

Tiny Roman-era golden padlock set to go on display

Measuring only 11 by 12 millimeters, the padlock's intricate details are hardly recognizable to the naked eye.

3,000-year-old road network found at Yinxu, ancient capital of the Shang dynasty

The find marks the longest urban thoroughfare ever discovered at Yinxu and is the longest known preserved road of ancient China.

Can you solve the riddle the Egyptian priestess faced to enter the next world?

Archaeologists uncover hidden 3,900-year-old tomb of Egyptian priestess in Asyut.

Greece returns Lydian coin hoard to Turkey under UNESCO agreement

The entire collection of coins is part of a coin "treasure" that was hidden in the late 5th or early 4th century BCE in Asia Minor.

Can you rent the pyramids? Egyptian officials say ‘no’

In response to the controversy, Egyptian archaeologist Dr. Zahi Hawass stated, “There is no such thing as renting the Pyramid.”

An unexpected trove of antiquities found in hidden basement of an Athens store

The items date from the Geometric period (1100-750 BCE) to the Hellenistic period, up to 31 BCE.

Archaeologists discover 2,500-year-old shipwreck near Sicily's coast

The find includes amphorae, anchors, and household utensils.

Are we getting closer to the elusive tomb of Cleopatra?

New discoveries at the Taposiris Magna temple complex west of Alexandria reignited hopes of locating the tomb.

Boy, 9, finds 60,000-year-old Neanderthal hand axe

Neanderthal hand axes are rare in Sussex; this is the first to be found in years, making Ben's discovery doubly special.

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