Recent discoveries in archaeology have unveiled a previously unknown civilization that could fundamentally alter our ...

Also known as Norte Chico, the Caral civilization existed almost 5,000 years ago, placing the Andean culture alongside the ...

A 3,800-year-old clay figure found in Peru may be the oldest Latin American civilization artifact, offering insight into the ...

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Clay figure of two joined toads painted red and black discovered at Vichama archaeological site represents fertility cult and social appeal for change during climate-driven crisis.

A Celtic settlement unearthed in the Czech Republic yielded over 22,000 bags of artifacts including gold coins, jewelry and ...

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Carvings on a 12,000-year-old monument in Turkey appear to mark solar days and years, making it possibly the oldest solar calendar in ancient civilization.

Ancient written languages emerged as a revolutionary development in human history, allowing civilizations to record important ...