First ancient genomes from the Green Sahara deciphered
An international team led by researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, Germany, has ...
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Revealed: first DNA profiles of ancient people who roamed a lush Sahara
The genomes of two women who lived 7,000 years ago in the Sahara when it was a green savannah reveal a remarkably isolated ...
Archaeologists found another Egyptian royal tomb—but who does it belong to?
The discovery sheds some light on a "lost" dynasty of pharaohs who ruled during a little-understood time in ancient Egypt's ...
Huge archaeology breakthrough as 2,200-year-old pyramid discovered in middle of desert
A large pyramid -shaped complex built with hand-carved stones, each weighing hundreds of pounds, was discovered. Previously thought to date back to the First Temple period (1,000 BC to 586 BC), it is ...
Petra, the Nabataean wonder, continues to reveal its secrets
Petra, carved into the rose-red cliffs of Jordan, continues to reveal its secrets. Early mapping techniques unveiled in 2016 revealed the potential ruins of a vast structure hidden beneath the sands, ...
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2,200-year-old mysterious pyramid packed with coins, weapons discovered in Israel
Archaeologists have unearthed a massive and enigmatic pyramidal structure, containing remarkably well-preserved artifacts, ...
Plan a Desert Camping Trip to Beat the Winter Blues
Our columnist shares his favorite desert destinations and tips to get far from the beaten path ...
Scientists are BAFFLED after discovering a mysterious pyramid structure filled with coins and weapons
The 'incredible desert fortress', about 2,200 years old, was uncovered at the Nahal Zohar valley near the Dead Sea, east ...
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The Moving Story of Bringing Baseball Back to Manzanar, Where Thousands of Japanese Americans Were Incarcerated During World War II
In honor of his mother and others imprisoned at the internment camp, baseball player Dan Kwong has restored a diamond in the ...
12 of the best things to do in Jordan, from desert camping to visiting crusader castles
Jordan, from desert camping to visiting crusader castles - Here’s how to make the most of a Jordan holiday, whether you fancy ...
Ancient pyramid, coins, and weapons: Archaeologists unearth Judean Desert treasure trove
A 2,200-year-old pyramid-shaped structure and artifacts were uncovered in the Judean Desert, reshaping history. The IAA-led dig near Nahal Zohar invites volunteers to help uncover its purpose.
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Mysterious Pyramid, Papyrus Scroll, Fabrics and Weapons Discovered in Judean Desert Excavation
Join an experience of discovery in one of the richest desert excavations ever conducted, illuminating and transforming our historical knowledge of a unique site.