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Ancient shipwreck hid dozens of treasures - until now. See the finds in Greece
Off the coast of a Greek island sits the Antikythera shipwreck, a 2,000-year-old wreck with a story that inspired an Indiana ...
The first genome sequenced from ancient Egypt reveals surprising ancestry, scientists say
The oldest known Egyptian DNA sample, from a man who lived between 4,500 to 4,800 years ago, offers new insights into the ...
Ancient Egyptian potter lived into his 60s, genome sequencing reveals
Researchers have obtained the complete genome sequence of an ancient Egyptian man who lived over 4,500 years ago during the ...
Experts baffled by giant shoes found at ancient Roman fort
Experts say they hope that pottery found in the same soil layers as the footwear could help them solve the mystery.
Archaeologists excavate ancient workshop with unfinished sculptures on Greek island
Archaeologists recently excavated an ancient workshop on Paros, Greece, revealing unfinished sculptures and intriguing artifacts from the Classical period.
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An ancient Egyptian's complete genome has been read for the first time
The genome of a man who lived in Egypt over 4500 years ago offers a new window on the ancient society and hints at ...
Collapsed road in Cyprus reveals long-forgotten ancient tomb. See its treasures
Part of a road in Cyprus collapsed, revealing a long-forgotten tomb from about 2,000 years ago, officials said. Photos show ...