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5,000-Year-Old Drainage System Discovered at Liman Tepe in Turkey

Ancient 5,000-year-old drainage system found in Turkey

Oldest Evidence of Regular Drug Use Found on 25,000-Year-Old Teeth in Indonesia

Oldest Drug Use Evidence Found on 25,000-Year-Old Indonesian Teeth

Archaeology Excavation Leader Necmi Karul Injured in Fall at Karahantepe Site

Archaeologist Necmi Karul Injured in Fall at Excavation Site

8 Baby Skeletons Found Near 'House of the Dead' at Ancient Site

Archaeologists excavating the UNESCO World Heritage site of Çatalhöyük in Turkey have discovered the skeletons of 8 babies, the oldest estimated at 6 months, buried next to a structure identified as a 'house of the dead'. The findings are expected to shed light on the settlement's final stages.

Ancient Roman Villa with Mosaics Found in Turkey

Archaeologists in Balıkesir, Turkey, have discovered a well-preserved Roman-era villa at the Adramytteion Ancient City site. The villa features intricate mosaics, some depicting pet names and a winged horse symbol representing the ancient city.

400-Year-Old 'Vampire' Burial Site Secrets Revealed

Archaeologists in Poland are investigating a 400-year-old burial site where a young woman, nicknamed 'Zosia,' was interred with a sickle around her neck and a padlock on her foot. Researchers believe this was done out of fear she might return from the dead.

1,400-Year-Old Remains Discovered During Archaeological Excavations in Peru

1,400-Year-Old Remains Found in Peru

5,000-Year-Old Decorated Pot Discovered in Gökhöyük Archaeological Site

5,000-Year-Old Decorated Pot Found at Gökhöyük

Australian Cave Reveals 25,000 Years of Ancient Rituals and Spiritual Practices

Cave shows 25,000 years of ancient Australian rituals

Archaeology is the scientific study of human history and prehistory through the excavation and analysis of material culture.