The ancient artefact, which dates back almost 2,000 years, was found during the excavation of an ancient burial ground in the Tyrifjorden region of Norway.

After a four-year search, a team of archaeologists, led by Sam Ghavanmi, have found a 1,000-year-old mural, known as the "Huaca Pintada," in a village in Lambayeque, northern Peru.

Hatra was an important religious and trading centre under the Parthian empire. Recently it suffered from a brief but brutal jihadist rule. Now a private museum is trying to lure back visitors.

New work to preserve the remains of the city of Pompeii has uncovered some interesting archaeological discoveries.

Al Jazeera meet the archaeologist helping train Palestinians to restore and protect ancient sites in Gaza.

Scientists uncover what was hidden under a mummy's wrappings for over three thousand years using X-rays, CT scans and 2D and 3D softwares.

Scientists uncover what was hidden under a mummy's wrappings for over three thousand years using X-rays, CT scans and 2D and 3D softwares.

In the Spanish town of Sancti Petri, research teams from the University of Seville and the Andalusian Institute of Historical Heritage say they have finally solved an archeological mystery.

Tree rings and a solar storm have helped researchers to identify the earliest verifiable date of European settlement in the Americas.

Archaeologists say the discovery of a well-preserved skeleton in a Pompeii tomb is the first confirmation that Greek was used in Ancient Rome alongside Latin.

Famed Egyptologist Zahi Hawass says a 3,000-year-old city was uncovered near Luxor, home of the legendary Valley of the Kings.

Archaeologists believe the chariot was used for festivities and parades, perhaps also to carry brides to their new homes.

A discovery that could help rewrite Egypt's ancient history - archaeologists find coffins and artefacts dating back more than 3,000 years

Archaeologists found it buried in volcanic ash from when the city of Pompeii was destroyed thousands of years ago.

Egypt’s tourism and antiquities minister says discovered items date back to the Late Period from 664 to 332 BC.

Archaeologists dig up the remains of about 60 of the most famous mammals of the Ice Age outside Mexico’s capital.

This discovery supports long-suspected ties between Egypt and Mesopotamia, once inferred only from trade goods and shared pottery styles. The Nile, researchers say, likely acted as an “ancient superhighway” for both people and ideas.

A 1,500-year-old Byzantine tomb complex has been uncovered in Maarat al-Numan, Syria, during reconstruction after years of war.

Archeology students at the University of Calgary get hands-on experience with City of Calgary partnership.

The historical area centers around Saint Menas, who died in the early days of Christianity and is buried at the site that was inscribed in 1979 on the list of globally treasured natural and cultural sites recognized by the United Nations

A new exhibition at Pompeii Archaeological Park brings to light the lives of women in the ancient Roman city - from priestesses and businesswomen to slaves and sex workers.

From slabs once owned by Maria Callas to Greek vases and Roman statues, around 600 stolen artefacts are now on display at the National Archaeological Museum of Naples.

Archaeologists in Vienna have uncovered an incredibly rare Roman-era mass grave, possibly linked to Emperor Domitian’s Danubian campaigns.

One of the largest and most significant Iron Age hoards ever discovered in the UK has been unveiled. It will likely reshape our understanding of life in Britain 2,000 years ago.