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In 1906, archaeologists clearing the ruins of Hattusa uncovered thousands of clay tablets: And a lost Hittite empire finally found its voiceArchaeologists unearthed 10,000 clay tablets at Hattusa, the Hittite capital. These ancient writings provided a direct voice for the Hittit...
An ancient traveler from India inscribed his name across five ancient tombs in Egypt's Valley of the Kings 2,000 years agoAncient Indian travelers visited Egypt's Valley of the Kings. Researchers found nearly 30 inscriptions in Tamil, Sanskrit, Prakrit, and Gan...
Roman emperor hidden as Egyptian Pharaoh found in Karnak Temple: 2,000-year-old stone discovery in Luxor shocks archaeologistsKarnak Temple in Luxor has yielded a remarkable 2,000-year-old stone slab showing Roman Emperor Tiberius depicted as an Egyptian pharaoh. T...
In 2025, museum researchers preparing an exhibition turned over a clay model and found a handprint, and it wasn't just a smudge: It changed what we know about ancient Egyptian makersA remarkable 4,000-year-old handprint was uncovered on an ancient Egyptian soul house, showcased at the Fitzwilliam Museum. This striking f...
In 1799, French Soldiers Repaired a Fort Wall in Egypt: They Found a Stone Slab That Discovery Unlocked Ancient Egyptian LanguageA chance discovery in Egypt in 1799 by Napoleon's soldiers led to the unearthing of the Rosetta Stone. This stone bore the same decree in h...
What lies beneath Egypt’s Giza Pyramid: Satellite radar study claims vast underground structuresItalian researchers using satellite radar technology propose huge subterranean features beneath Giza's Khafre's Pyramid, including eight cy...
Archaeologists discover perfectly circular ancient Egyptian temple that may have been used for sacred water ritualsNew discoveries at Tell el-Farama, ancient Pelusium, unveil a unique circular temple. This 2,200-year-old sanctuary, dedicated to the god P...
Tutankhamun curse or radiation from tomb? Mystery deaths of 1922: A new insightNew research indicates that tomb of Egyptian king Tutankhamun had radiation effects causing death of excavators in 1922. Earlier, it was at...
Swedish excavators unravel ancient trading centre dating from 1600 BC at CyprusThe settlement, which flourished from 1600 to 1100 BC, lies along the shores of the Larnaca salt lake at Hala Sultan Tekke.
Statute of Buddha found at ancient Egyptian seaport, throws light on India's ties with Roman empireThe statute was found at an ancient temple dating back to the Roman era at the seaport - Berenice on the Red Sea.
Scientist discover hidden passage inside Egypt's Great PyramidThe Great Pyramid is the largest in Giza, standing 146 metres tall
1800-year old Roman city unearthed at Luxor, Egypt.The city dates back to second and third century (BC) according to reports.
Ruins of ancient temple for Zeus unearthed in Sinai as Egypt continues excavations in historical sites to attract touristsThe temple ruins are the latest in a series of ancient discoveries.
Tamil Nadu river civilisation 3200 years old: Chief Minister M K StalinAccording to the government, already excavations at Adhichanallur yielded the result of 9th century BCE and at Korkai 8th century BCE. The ...
Archaeologists uncover 'lost golden city' buried under the sands in EgyptThe site was uncovered near Luxor, home of the legendary Valley of the Kings.
- U.S. to help Egypt restore hundreds of pharaonic era coffins
EGYPT-CULTURE/COFFINS (TV,PIX):U.S. to help Egypt restore hundreds of pharaonic era coffins
PMO need not take a dig when ASI’s thereIn that context, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has had a hoary record, particularly in the last century when its stalwarts disco...
Cemetery with million mummies unearthed in EgyptMany of the mummies date to the time when the Roman or Byzantine Empire ruled Egypt, from the 1st century to the 7th century AD.
- Tomb of Tutankhamun discoverer Howard Carter remembered with a Google doodle
Google has featured a doodle on its homepage today to celebrate the birthday of Howard Carter, who was an English archaeologist and Egyptol...
- Dark events, myths and bright spin-offs
What would have been the trajectory of the popularity of the great pyramids, had there not been that gripping tale about the death of all t...