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Archaeology
Read more about research, excavation and preservation of archaeological sites and cultural heritage.
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Solving a Stone Age whodunnit
Researchers are using modern methods and tools to solve a brutal crime from the Stone Age.
A trip to the Paleolithic past
A replica of the underwater Cosquer Cave near Marseille provides a glimpse into the Stone Age.
Discovered: Rare Spinosaurus fossils
Spinosaurus was larger than the infamous Tyrannosaurus rex. But few fossils of the mighty predatory dinosaur exist.
Spectacular finds in the ancient Egyptian necropolis of Saqqara
Archaeologists have discovered 250 sarcophagi and 150 bronze statues.
Mexico: Archaeologists reveal 1,500-year-old Mayan city
Researchers have presented discoveries from the city of Xiol that was uncovered on a construction site.
Archaeologists discover 9,000-year-old hunting complex
The complex in the Jordanian desert has some of the world's "earliest large-scale human built structures."
The archaeologist who discovered Troy
Born 200 years ago in Germany, the adventurer-archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann vowed to find Homer's Troy.
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How ancient bones were used to trace the oldest family tree, and how a vaccine against Covid works.
'Slave room' discovered at Pompeii
Officials say the room containing three beds and one window offers "a very rare insight into the daily life of slaves."
Israeli archaeologists unearth ancient winery
The site produced Gazan white wine that was exported across the eastern Mediterranean during the Byzantine era.
Israeli archaeologists unearth 2,700-year-old toilet
Israeli archeologists have partially excavated a toilet they believe dates to the seventh century BC.
Gilgamesh 'dream tablet' goes back to Iraq
US and UN officials will return the ancient inscription to Baghdad later this week at a ceremony in Washington.
Ötzi the iceman: still fascinating 30 years on
World famous glacier mummy Ötzi was discovered by a couple 30 years ago.
Fossilized bones of prehistoric human found in Israel
Experts have been analyzing the remains of Homo Nesher Ramla and have uncovered links with our species of today.
Mexico recovers archaeological pieces from Germany
Almost three dozen items were handed over by two German citizens, who approached the Mexican Embassy in Berlin.
The secret world of underwater archaeology
The Cosquer Cave's Stone Age paintings were discovered in 1991. Researchers are always finding treasures under water.
Where archaeology meets the Bible
Questions about Christ's life have mystified not only the faithful, but also archaeologists and Bible researchers.
4,000-year-old boat recovery begins in Germany
It is the oldest-known water vessel discovered in Lake Constance; its extraction could prove slow and tricky.
A fresh vision for Pompeii
German archaeologist Gabriel Zuchtriegel, future head of the famous ruins, told DW about his plans for Pompeii.
German Jewish culture through the ages
The year 2021 marks a celebration of the diversity of Jewish culture in Germany dating back to the fourth century.
Beer from Ancient Egypt to modern Germany
A 5,000-year-old brewery has been uncovered in Egypt. So, how did beer get from the Nile to Germany?
The dangerous work of archaeologists in conflict zones
Would you die to save a monument? Archaeologist Khaled al-Asaad did, highlighting the dangers heritage workers can face.
Discovered: First common currency in Europe
5,000 years ago, people used standardized rings and axe blades as an early form of money.
Egypt reveals ancient archaeological burial finds
The latest trove was found in 22 burial shafts at Saqqara, south of Cairo, and date back four millennia.
Ancient treasures found in 2020
Despite 2020 being engulfed by the pandemic, archeologists made spectacular discoveries.
Ancient Egyptian artifact found in cigar box
A long-lost artifact from the Queen's Chamber of the Great Pyramid in Giza has been rediscovered in Aberdeen.
Bodies of man and his slave discovered in Pompeii ruins
The skeletal remains were found in the underground chamber of a large villa on the outskirts of the ancient city.
Ancient marble Hermes head found in Athens
Archaeologists hope the Hermes head dug out this week in Athens turns out to be the work of a famous ancient sculptor.
Looted artifacts on show in Russia
A collaboration between Germany and Russia brings together artifacts from the Iron Age that were separated after WWII.
Markus Reindel on archeology
His dig in Honduras has been suspended because of Covid, but a lot of research is done in the lab.
Berlin's Pergamon Museum turns 90
Following its coronavirus-related closure, the Pergamon Museum has now reopened — just in time for the anniversary.
Archaeological border complex Haithabu and Danewerk
Haithabu and Danewerk are among the best preserved Viking sites in the world.
The Germanic tribes, beyond the myths
Barbarians according to the Romans, heroic warriors for the Nazis: An archaeological show explores the Germanic tribes.
How ancient Germanic tribes lived
Who were the Germanic tribes? An archaeological exhibition in Berlin offers insights.
What Hollywood got wrong about Roman gladiators
There are many misconceptions about these famous fighters. An exhibition in Hamburg dispels myths.
Nebra sky disk could be much younger than previously thought
It was seen as the oldest-known depiction of the cosmos, but it could be 1,000 years younger than previously believed.
13 recent archaeological finds in Germany
The artifacts reveal how Germany was at the center of major developments on the European continent.
Over 1,500 human remains found at Japan mass grave
Experts believe the bones belong to young people who may have perished in an epidemic in the 1800s.
Ancient Jerusalem smaller than believed
German archaeologists found that the Jerusalem of the Old Testament period was smaller than previously thought.
Metal detectorist finds rare Bronze Age cache in Scotland
A treasure trove of "nationally significant" artifacts dating back to 1,000 BC has been discovered in Scotland.
Prehistoric ocher mine in Mexico delights archaeologists
An ancient ocher mine found in Mexico has thrown light on the lives of some of the first inhabitants of the Americas.
Oldest, biggest Mayan monument discovered
Archaeologists using laser scanners have discovered a Mayan complex in Mexico, where a community lived 3,000 years ago.
Dozens of mammoth skeletons found under future airport
Archaeologists find the remains of more than 60 mammoths at the site of a new airport being built to serve Mexico City.
Over 4,000-year-old skeleton discovered in Brandenburg
In a "rare and exciting find," German archaeologists uncovered the skeleton of a woman who died thousands of years ago
Saving cultural treasures in West Africa
Many old masks, sculptures and other archaeological finds are traded illegally from West Africa every year.
Excavations in mythical Troy began 150 years ago
German archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann started excavating the legendary city of Troy 150 years ago.
Taj Mahal's tombs get makeover for Donald Trump
India's archaeological department is ensuring that the Taj Mahal is spotless before Trump arrives.
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Robot weed killers are set to reduce the use of pesticides and herbicides in farming. But how?
Mount Vesuvius eruption melted victim's brain to glass
The finding marks the first time that scientists have verified the process of vitrification.
Ancient Mayan palace discovered in Mexico
The palace is the length of half a football pitch and would have been used by Mayan elites.
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