An ancient rock art near Aswan may show one of Egypt’s earliest rulers, revealing new clues about the birth of state power.

Its strategic location between two important pre-Columbian valleys and the discovery of ceremonial artefacts support the ...

In a long-sought first, researchers have sequenced the entire genome of an ancient Egyptian person, revealing unprecedented ...

In 1972, the Necropolis of Varna in Bulgaria unveiled the world's oldest processed gold, dating back to 4,600–4,200 BC. The ...

The near-decade-long investigation uncovered 18 structures, including the remnants of temples and residential complexes, ...

Researchers believe Peñico served as a trading hub linking ancient Pacific coast communities with those living in the Andes ...

A team of archaeologists has announced the discovery of an ancient city in northern Peru’s Barranca province. The city, called Peñico, is estimated to be around 3,500 years old. Experts believe it ...

Archaeologists have announced the discovery of the 3,500-year-old ancient city of Penico in Peru’s northern Barranca province, which is believed to have served as a key trading hub linking early ...

A rock art panel near Aswan, Egypt, may depict a rare example of an elite individual from the First Dynasty, shedding light on the formation of the ancient Egyptian state.

An ancient rock engraving in the Lower Nile Valley may offer a rare glimpse into the origin of Egyptian kings. The art panel ...