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Archaeology
Read more about research, excavation and preservation of archaeological sites and cultural heritage.
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Egypt hails discovery of 2,000-year old cemetery
Experts from Egypt and Germany have found an ancient necropolis, containing more than 1,000 statues and eight tombs.
Rare Roman-era mosaic discovered in Israel
The 1,800-year-old mosaic depicts three prosperous-looking males wearing togas.
New finds could revolutionize thinking on Maya civilization
A team of international archaeologists have unearthed thousands of ancient Maya structures in Guatemala.
Swiss mummy linked to UK's Boris Johnson
The mysterious mummy known as "the Lady from Barfüsser Church" has turned out to be Boris Johnson's ancestor.
Syphilis-ridden Swiss mummy identified as Boris Johnson's ancestor
A mummified body found decades ago in Basel was identified as an ancestor of British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson.
Berlin concentration camp revisited by archaeologists
Professor Reinhard Bernbeck tells DW what can be learned from archaeological digs at the Columbia concentration camp.
What's left of the ancient Etruscan civilization
A major exhibition at the Baden State Museum in Karlsruhe sheds light on the mysterious Etruscan civilization.
Wine-making find dates back 8,000 years
The 'oldest evidence of grape wine-making' has been discovered in Georgia, according to researchers.
A mysterious void was found in Giza's Great Pyramid
Using particle physics, scientists were able to detect the cavity in the archaeological monument
The pyramids: mysterious graves of the ancient Egyptians
Research on miracles of architecture such as the Cheops Pyramid is nowhere near complete.
Ancient skull first 'tsunami victim'
A human skull found in Papua New Guinea in 1929 came from someone killed in a tsunami some 6,000 years ago, experts say.
German fossil find could rewrite human history
A 9.7-million-year-old discovery has left a team of German scientists scratching their heads.
What Europe's most ancient battlefield reveals
It's the site of a battle that took place 3,300 years ago in Germany – and it changes our perception of the Bronze Age.
Rare 1,500-year-old mosaic discovered in Jerusalem
A sixth-century mosaic floor containing a rare Greek inscription has been uncovered in Jerusalem's Old City.
'Little Pompeii' discovered in southern France
Archaeologists have unearthed an entire ancient Roman neighborhood near the French city of Lyon.
The mystery behind the 'battle that created Germany'
Archaeologists have launched a new drive to explore an ancient Germanic-Roman battlefield.
The Roman-Germanic battle that became 'fake news'
The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest has spurned numerous myths - and experts are now poised to confirm its location.
Germany's sunken 'Atlantis' reappears as tourist attraction
Three villages were submerged in a large reservoir in central Germany 100 years ago - and have now resurfaced.
Palmyra artworks destroyed by IS restored for first time
For the first time since the city's destruction by the IS, two artworks from Palmyra have been restored.
Roman catacombs unveiled after years of renovation
Domitillia catacombs unveiled after years of renovation
Archaeologists discover new mummy burial site in Egypt
A catacomb with 17 mummies lay untouched for 2,000 years before the University of Cairo came digging.
How Iran became a cradle of civilization
Ancient Persian artifacts that only narrowly escaped theft are now on show for the first time outside of Iran.
Iran, a cradle of civilization
Ancient Persian artifacts that only narrowly escaped theft are now on show for the first time outside of Iran.
Shedding light on Albanian history
Emma Wallis talks to Auron Tare, director of Albania's National Coastline Agency about how archaelogy is shedding light.
Euromaxx - Lifestyle Europe
Emma Watson as Belle. Sophisticated paper creations from Hamburg. Kaiserschmarrn in the mountains.
Inside Europe
One hour of reports from around Europe focusing on the continent's politics, culture, society and history.
Diving for hidden treasures
Bavarian diver Florian Huber looks for hidden treasure.
15th-century disposable cups found in Luther's Wittenberg
Archaeologists have found the shards of porcelain cups that were thrown away by wealthy revelers over 500 years ago.
Crimean gold must be returned to Ukraine - but not yet
A Dutch court has ruled in favor of Ukraine in a legal battle involving Crimean artifacts loaned to an Amsterdam museum.
Pre-Columbian temple discovered in Mexico City
Shocking archaeologists, a temple to a pre-Columbian god of wind has been unearthed near downtown Mexico City.
Millennia-old skeleton discovered in Mediterranean Sea
Archaeologists have discovered the 2,000-year-old skeleton of a man in a Mediterranean shipwreck.
25 years of Ötzi discovery - the Iceman's secrets
The world's most famous glacier mummy was discovered 25 years ago.
Egyptian mummy gets a new face
The reconstructed face of a 4,000-year-old Egyptian mummy is now on display at a German museum.
Follow in Roman gladiators' footsteps
Want to know what it was like to be a Roman gladiator? At Germany's Archaeological Park Xanten, you can find out.
How Romans lived in Xanten on the Rhine River
The Archaeological Park in Xanten brings the Romans back to life.
Newly found Mayan canal offers insights into afterworld
An ancient Mayan ruler was buried above a canal system that would carry him down to the underworld, researchers found.
UNESCO names new World Heritage sites
An ancient university in India and rock art in China are among the four new additions to UNESCO's World Heritage List.
Archaeologists closer to uncovering secrets of Philistines
Goliath's relatives? While no giants have been found, archeologists have uncovered a Philistine cemetery in Israel.
'Palmyra is in no danger of Disneyfication'
Those who claim Palmyra could be turned into a Disneyland are clueless, says UNESCO's Francesco Bandarin.
Why Palmyra is a pawn in Assad's game with the West
Rebuilding Palmyra's destroyed cultural treasures would turn it into Disneyland, says archeologist Annie Sartre-Fauriat.
7,000-year-old settlement found in Jerusalem
Authorities in Israel have announced the discovery of an ancient human settlement in Jerusalem, the oldest in the area.
The ruins of Herculaneum
The town of Herculaneum was destroyed when Mount Vesuvius erupted. Now it's a tourist attraction.
Is Nefertiti hiding in the Valley of Kings' secret chamber?
Hidden chambers adjoining King Tut's mausoleum promise exciting archaeological finds. What mysteries do they conceal?
Hidden chamber in the Valley of Kings: Queen Nefertiti's resting place?
Egypt has discovered hidden chambers adjoining King Tut's burial room. What they conceal is still a mystery.
Greek citadel discovered in Jerusalem under a car park
Acra, the legendary fortress built over 2,000 years ago in Jerusalem, has been unearthed under a parking lot.
Treasures found in grave of Bronze Age warrior
Archeologists in southern Greece have discovered a treasure trove inside the ancient tomb of a warrior.
Italy taps foreigners to run top museums
Italy has announced the appointment of seven foreigners to head national museums to revive cultural attractions.
Inside Europe - Spanish archaeologists solve literary riddle
Inside Europe - Spanish archaeologists solve literary riddle
Mega asteroid crater discovered in Australia
The chance finding suggests a twin-asteroid struck the Warburton Basin over 300 million years ago.
Protecting antiquities
Here's how the international community can help protect cultural treasures in Syria and Iraq.
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