Archaeological discoveries

Some things were probably buried for a reason...

The life-size statue was likely buried along the Appian Way in the early 20th century

New technology is accelerating archaeological discoveries at a rapid pace. Here are some of the greatest finds in recent history.

A trove of shackled skeletons unearthed in a mass grave near Athens may have once belonged to the followers of a tyrant who sought to overthrow the leader of ancient Greece

History is just a few inches underfoot, as layers and layers of the past lie in wait for archaeologists to unearth them. The act of digging up antiquity has not only helped scholars piece together details about history, but also turned up disturbing finds that are as fascinating as they are unsettling. Nonetheless, these archaeological discoveries are important... #archaeology #historyunearthed #disturbingdiscoveries #pastrevealed #icemummies #losttemples #respecttheremains…

#Pottery cup inscribed with the #name of potter Octavius. #Inscription in #Greek. Late #Roman, found in a #shipwreck at #Fournoi. #archaeology

In reality, we all know archaeology is nothing like what we see in movies. No ... it's way more terrifying.

From a long lost water cult to temples that have been hidden under river sand for years, here are 9 incredible recent archaeological discoveries. Enjoy!

Every so often, researchers dig up treasure troves of cool archaeological finds. While some of those ancient discoveries are a mystery to us, others are ...