The Tiwanaku civilization was one of the first and most powerful in the Andes region, but by 1000 A.D., it had collapsed.

The ancient sunken city of Thonis-Heracleion in Abu Qir Bay in Alexandria, submerged when a destructive earthquake hit Egypt during the second century BCE, continues to reveal more of its secrets.

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An American tourist on Tuesday caused significant damage to a 761-year-old temple in Japan. The unnamed suspect, described as intoxicated, forced his way inside Shoden Eigen‑in Temple through a rear ...

A temple bigger than a city block was hiding in plain sight for over 1,000 years.

Archaeologists in southeastern Mexico recently unearthed an ancient crypt dating back more than 1,000 years and made a ...

Before the rise of the Incas, a civilization known as Tiwakanu ruled the Andes, and archaeologists have uncovered a massive ...

Join National Geographic photographer Jonathan Irish as he explores the natural landscapes, iconic landmarks, and historical ...

The largest preservation project in Utah history reached a milestone as the full weight of the Salt Lake Temple was placed on ...

Workers digging a pipeline in Argentina found the flattened skull of an ancient toddler, raising questions about its ...

In brief Earth scientists are using a high-resolution model to study the Earth's mantle. They hope to use it to find out where plate material that has sunken into the Earth's interior is located. The ...

Gracing the vision boards and bucket lists of travelers worldwide, a vacation to Southeast Asia is often the stuff of office ...