Mesoamerican “Underworld” was swallowed by seismic landslide

The Mesoamerican site of Mitla was swallowed by a seismic landslide event, according to a new study by the Lyobaa Project.

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17th century samurai sword discovered in Berlin excavation

Archaeologists from the Berlin State Office for Monument Preservation have uncovered a 17th century samurai sword during excavations in Berlin, Germany.

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Ancient astronomical observatory discovered in Kafr El-Sheikh

Archaeologists have announced the discovery of an ancient astronomical observatory during excavations at the Tell El Fara’in archaeological site in Egypt’s Kafr El Sheikh governorate.

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Maya palace dedicated to the "Stinking One" unearthed near Balamkú

Archaeologists from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) have unearthed a palace complex associated with the Maya city of Balamkú.

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Melting snow unlocks archaeological treasures in Norway

The Romsdal County Municipality in western Norway has issued a warning of melting snow exposing objects of archaeological interest.

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Ornate treasures found in tomb of Thracian warrior

Archaeologists have uncovered a Thracian warrior’s tomb in the Topolovgrad Municipality of southern Bulgaria.

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