Until now, fossils of the ancient human species had been found in just one Siberian cave. The discovery suggests that Denisovans roamed over much of Asia.
Tag: Archaeology and Anthropology
Matter: An Ancient Human Species Is Discovered in a Philippine Cave
Archaeologists in Luzon Island have turned up the bones of a distantly related species, Homo luzonensis, further expanding the human family tree.
Mummified Mice and Falcons Are Found in Egyptian Tomb
Archaeologists said the recently discovered tomb contained dozens of animals along with a married couple. It dates back more than 2,000 years.
Critic’s Pick: See Ancient Trade Route Treasures at the Met
“The World Between Empires,” linking present and past, celebrates the distinctive art from all the cultures of the Middle East.
‘The Place Is Extraordinary’: Well-Preserved Artifacts Are Found Under Maya Ruins
In a cave under the ancient city of Chichén Itzá, Mexican archaeologists discovered a trove of ceramic artifacts that appear to be over 1,000 years old.
Trilobites: Massacre of Children in Peru Might Have Been a Sacrifice to Stop Bad Weather
Nearly 140 child skeletons were revealed at the site last year. And now researchers say it may have been a response to an El Niño event.
Archaeologists in Pompeii Find Fresco of Narcissus in ‘Extraordinary’ Condition
In a home where researchers had found a fresco depicting Leda and the swan, a team has unearthed a remarkably well-preserved depiction of another famous myth.
Saudi Arabia, Trying to Lure Tourists, Hosts Music Festival Near Ancient Tombs
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman aims to liberalize parts of society and promote the arts, but that could be overshadowed by violent acts under his rule.
Archaeologists Find Pre-Columbian Temple of ‘Flayed Lord’ in Central Mexico
Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History said archaeologists had found the first temple dedicated to an important fertility god, whose worshipers were said to wear the skin of sacrificial victims.
Ancient Purebred Horse With Bronze-Plated Saddle Is Discovered in Pompeii
The horse is the latest treasure unearthed from the city buried by pumice and ash after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79.