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Archaeologists uncover Tang Dynasty murals in ancient Taiyuan tomb

Dating back to the 7th to 10th centuries, these murals depict scenes of everyday life, including working scenes, images of horses and camels, and guardian-like figures under trees.

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Pompeii archaeologists uncover incredibly rare blue room with frescoes

Experts believe the 8-square metre room can be interpreted as a shrine, or a space dedicated to ritual activities and the storage of sacred objects.

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4,000-year-old mystery solved: How the Giza Pyramids were built

A newly discovered river branch, concealed beneath desert sands and farmlands, is believed to have been used to transport massive stone blocks and materials to the pyramid sites.

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Greek helmet discovered in Croatia may rewrite tribal history

The Greek helmet hints at an important and powerful culture before the arrival of the Romans.

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Pompeii archaeologists unearth banquet hall with stunning frescoes

Described as one of the most remarkable finds in the site's history, the hall's walls showcase well-preserved frescoes, including depictions of Paris and Helen, and Apollo attempting to seduce Cassandra.

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Archaeologists uncover 1,800-year-old marble head of Apollo in Greece

The ancient marble head is believed to have been repurposed during the medieval era, serving as an embellishment on a fountain in Philippi's town square.

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Archaeologists discover extraordinary Roman villa complex in UK

Discoveries within the Roman villa complex include small votive axes, 'Samian' style red-slip pottery, numerous coins, and a puzzling collection of tightly-coiled lead scrolls.

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Rome unveils plans for a new archaeological path

Improving security and tackling overcrowding are among the aims of the new walkway.

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Scientists find microplastic contamination in ancient remains

What were previously thought to be pristine archaeological deposits, ripe for investigation, could be contaminated with plastics.

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A portrait of the past: What is the Archaeological Atlas of France?

50,000 archaeological sites in France - from prehistory to the present day - have been listed for the first time in a new atlas.

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Archaeologists unearth missing half of huge Ramses II statue in Egypt

Nearly a century ago, the remaining portion of the statue depicting Ramses II, one of ancient Egypt's most significant rulers, was unearthed in the identical location.

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Archaeologists plan to restore this stunning ancient Egyptian coffin

The ancient Egyptian sarcophagus, dating back over 3,000 years, is adorned with intricate hieroglyphs and vibrant polychrome paintings depicting the priestess of Amun, Ruru.

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Researchers discovers possible 11,000-year-old Ice Age wall

Scientists hope that the discovery will give them a better understanding of the way of life at the time.

Art

How scientists recreated this huge statue of Constantine the Great

The ancient 11-metre structure was recreated using high tech software to scan a handful of surviving fragments.

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Archaeologists discover extraordinary Roman flatpack bed in London

Described as "incredibly rare" by the Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA), the discovery sheds new light on Roman burial and funerary customs.

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The story of the Seine told through things found in Parisian waters

Beneath the tourist-packed plaza of Notre Dame Cathedral, an archaeological site tells the story of Paris and its River Seine through objects excavated from its bed and banks. Discover the exhibition “Dans La Seine”.

Experiences

Historian to the stars Alexander Mariotti’s guide to Rome

Discover Roman sights that leave celebrities speechless and why you should start your day at the market.

Art

British Museum sheds light on daily life in the Roman army

London’s British Museum's latest exhibition invites visitors to step into the shoes of an ordinary Roman army soldier.

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Archaeologists discover 90,000-year-old human footprints in Morocco

In 2022, researchers stumbled upon the footprint site near the northern tip of North Africa while examining boulders at a nearby pocket beach.

Climate

How climate change is hampering discoveries from a doomed ship

Severe storms are another twist in the horrifying tale of these British ships wrecked in the Canadian Arctic nearly 180 years ago.