Archaeologists uncovered a trove of gold artifacts during an excavation in a necropolis in Damietta, Egypt, including numerous foil figures that depicted religious symbols and ancient Egyptian idols.

It is one of ‘ashta mangal chinhas’ (eight auspicious symbols), commonly found in Hindu buildings, especially during the 12th century. That was the first evidence.

Four rare bronze discs shaped like lion heads, from the first to second centuries CE, were unearthed in a salvage excavation ...

Rare discs evidence of Roman-period burial culture and belief in the afterlife likely graced coffin-carrying handles, attest ...

The excavation in the small French town of Creuzier-le-Neuf—once a crossroads for major Celtic tribes—covered 7,000 square feet and featured over 100 graves from the Second Iron Age.

During an excavation at the future site of the Old Petty Championship Golf Course near Inverness, Scotland, archaeologists were surprised to uncover a rare chariot wheel dating back millennia.

Excavation of Persepolis (Iran): Throne Hall, Southern Wall, West Jamb of Western Doorway: View of Uppermost Register Picturing Enthroned King Giving Audience under the Winged Symbol with Partly ...

The agency in charge of the excavation of the former mother-and-baby institution at Tuam in County Galway has said work is due to start in the second half of June. In 2016, investigators found ...

The excavation in the small French town of Creuzier-le-Neuf—once a crossroads for major Celtic tribes—covered 7,000 square feet and featured over 100 graves from the Second Iron Age.

An excavation within an elaborate ancient cemetery has revealed 63 tombs from more than 2,500 years ago as well as artifacts such as gold figures, pottery and coins. CNN values your feedback 1.

The agency in charge of the excavation of the former mother-and-baby institution at Tuam in County Galway has said work is due to start in the second half of June. In 2016, investigators found ...

Archaeologists uncovered a trove of gold artifacts during an excavation in a necropolis in Damietta, Egypt, including numerous foil figures that depicted religious symbols and ancient Egyptian idols.