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More than 3,500 ancient tombs have been found at an airport expansion project on the outskirts of Xian in China’s northwestern province of Shaanxi. Xian is where the world-famous terracotta army of life-size soldier sculptures was discovered in the 1970s. Archaeologists have been working at the airport expansion site, rushing to stay ahead of construction work as they unearth thousands of cultural relics dating back to the Warring States period (475-221BC) until the Qing dynasty (1644-1912). More than 1,000 people were involved in archaeological excavation efforts at the site during the recent Lunar New Year holiday.
The picture of the Sulawesi warty pig was painted using dark red ochre pigment some 45,500 years ago in an Indonesian cave.
The picture of the Sulawesi warty pig was painted using dark red ochre pigment some 45,500 years ago in an Indonesian cave.
Siberian scientists announced that the rhino likely lived between 20,000 and 50,000 years ago.
Siberian scientists announced that the rhino likely lived between 20,000 and 50,000 years ago.
Rome is an ongoing excavation and a precious treasure chest that never ceases to amaze, said Mayor Virginia Raggi.
Rome is an ongoing excavation and a precious treasure chest that never ceases to amaze, said Mayor Virginia Raggi.
The skeleton, about 120cm (4 feet) long, was snapped up by a private collector in just one minute at an auction in Geneva.
The skeleton, about 120cm (4 feet) long, was snapped up by a private collector in just one minute at an auction in Geneva.
Archeologists in Thailand have discovered whale bones believed to be about 5,000 years old. The 12.5-metre (41-foot) long skeleton is thought to be a type of Bryde’s whale. The bones were found in early November in Samut Sakhon, an inland site west of Bangkok. Experts said the skeleton is in “near-perfect condition”.
Archeologists in Thailand have discovered whale bones believed to be about 5,000 years old. The 12.5-metre (41-foot) long skeleton is thought to be a type of Bryde’s whale. The bones were found in early November in Samut Sakhon, an inland site west of Bangkok. Experts said the skeleton is in “near-perfect condition”.
Researchers began excavating a site in Bangkok after a cyclist spotted a bone sticking out from the ground in November.
Researchers began excavating a site in Bangkok after a cyclist spotted a bone sticking out from the ground in November.
Newly unearthed relics in a tomb in Dulan county in China’s northwestern province of Qinghai showed the area’s importance as a trade hub along the Silk Road, an ancient trade route connecting Europe and China. The relics were believed to be from the 8th century, or the middle of the Tang dynasty. Emergency excavations were started at the site in 2018 after 646 relics were stolen from the tomb. The archaeological team has since discovered more than 1,000 pieces in Xuewei Tomb No 1.
Newly unearthed relics in a tomb in Dulan county in China’s northwestern province of Qinghai showed the area’s importance as a trade hub along the Silk Road, an ancient trade route connecting Europe and China. The relics were believed to be from the 8th century, or the middle of the Tang dynasty. Emergency excavations were started at the site in 2018 after 646 relics were stolen from the tomb. The archaeological team has since discovered more than 1,000 pieces in Xuewei Tomb No 1.
The skeletons of the two men – a 40-year-old master and his young slave – were found during excavation of a villa in Pompeii.
The skeletons of the two men – a 40-year-old master and his young slave – were found during excavation of a villa in Pompeii.
Company hopes to exhibit Marconi wireless telegraph machine that broadcast sinking ocean liner’s distress calls and helped save about 700 people in lifeboats.
Company hopes to exhibit Marconi wireless telegraph machine that broadcast sinking ocean liner’s distress calls and helped save about 700 people in lifeboats.
A team of Italian researchers have found intact brain cells of a young man who died almost during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD79.
A team of Italian researchers have found intact brain cells of a young man who died almost during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD79.
Chinese palaeoanthropologists dispute long-held notion that Toba eruption 74,000 years ago wiped out populations.
Chinese palaeoanthropologists dispute long-held notion that Toba eruption 74,000 years ago wiped out populations.
Online critics say Zhong Fangrong should ignore her dreams and instead choose a more lucrative field to help her climb the social ladder.
Online critics say Zhong Fangrong should ignore her dreams and instead choose a more lucrative field to help her climb the social ladder.
One of the big mysteries behind Stonehenge, the Neolithic wonder in southern England, has finally been solved: where do the giant stones come from? Using X-rays to analyse the composition of the rocks, scientists have now determined the location.
One of the big mysteries behind Stonehenge, the Neolithic wonder in southern England, has finally been solved: where do the giant stones come from? Using X-rays to analyse the composition of the rocks, scientists have now determined the location.
Limestone tools found in Mexico’s Chiquihuite Cave suggest that people were living in North America as early as about 30,000 years ago.
Limestone tools found in Mexico’s Chiquihuite Cave suggest that people were living in North America as early as about 30,000 years ago.
In a glimpse into the future of archaeology, researchers use technology that can ‘see’ beneath the surface.
In a glimpse into the future of archaeology, researchers use technology that can ‘see’ beneath the surface.
The ancient city on the lower Yangtze delta, with its sophisticated system of waterways, is astonishing archaeologists and rewriting the history books.
The ancient city on the lower Yangtze delta, with its sophisticated system of waterways, is astonishing archaeologists and rewriting the history books.
A large carving of a reclining Buddha previously hidden on a hilltop is one of the latest ancient sites discovered in Cambodia as locals scour the country for lost history, buoyed by the thought of tourist dollars.
A large carving of a reclining Buddha previously hidden on a hilltop is one of the latest ancient sites discovered in Cambodia as locals scour the country for lost history, buoyed by the thought of tourist dollars.
Stone Age girl living in what is now Denmark probably had dark hair, dark skin and blue eyes, birch pitch sample reveals.
Stone Age girl living in what is now Denmark probably had dark hair, dark skin and blue eyes, birch pitch sample reveals.
People living on the island of Sulawesi drew a newly discovered image of pigs and horned animals as long as 44,000 years ago, according to the study.
People living on the island of Sulawesi drew a newly discovered image of pigs and horned animals as long as 44,000 years ago, according to the study.
Discovered last year in a lump of frozen mud, the puppy is unusually well-preserved, with hair, teeth and whiskers still intact.
Discovered last year in a lump of frozen mud, the puppy is unusually well-preserved, with hair, teeth and whiskers still intact.
The rock carving, dated around 3,000 years old, was described as one of the most visually impressive of the age in the city
The rock carving, dated around 3,000 years old, was described as one of the most visually impressive of the age in the city
The man, who researchers identified as Skeleton 125, was found among 60 skeletons and 4,272 bone fragments on the site of the Aberdeen Art Gallery in Aberdeen, Scotland amid construction of a new development on the site.
The man, who researchers identified as Skeleton 125, was found among 60 skeletons and 4,272 bone fragments on the site of the Aberdeen Art Gallery in Aberdeen, Scotland amid construction of a new development on the site.
The rare discovery of a princess’ tomb has given a glimpse into how the Joseon Dynasty used diverse make-up products – but some of these contained lead and mercury and were toxic, researchers found.
The rare discovery of a princess’ tomb has given a glimpse into how the Joseon Dynasty used diverse make-up products – but some of these contained lead and mercury and were toxic, researchers found.