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Archaeology

All the latest news and stories on archaeology

A rendering of a stegosaurus. The unique fossil found in Morocco has asymmetric crosshatched armour and flat spikes on its tail. Getty Images

Unique stegosaurus dinosaur fossil discovered in Morocco

MENAApril 30, 2024

An investigation by The National, which exposes the sheer scale of the digital black market for relics, has shown by far most of the artefacts are fake. The National

How Facebook trade in fake relics fuels Middle East looting

MENAApril 26, 2024

Part of the statue of Egyptian pharaoh Ramesses II, which turned up in Switzerland and has been returned to Egypt. Photo: Supreme Council of Antiquities

Egypt recovers head of ancient Ramesses II statue

MENAApril 22, 2024

Researchers exploring the Umm Jirsan lava vents in Harrat Khaybar, Saudi Arabia, about 125km north of Madinah. Photo: Palaeodeserts Project

Humans occupied Saudi lava cave complex 7,000 years ago

GulfApril 17, 2024

The top section of a limestone statue of Ramses II was unearthed in El Ashmunein, south of the Egyptian city of Minya. Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities via Reuters

Archaeologists find missing top half of Ramses II statue in Egypt

EgyptMarch 05, 2024

The mutation, called G6PD, is most prevalently observed in the UAE, the study revealed. Getty Images

Genome analysis reveals malaria resistance in ancient Eastern Arabia

HealthFebruary 27, 2024

The Elgin Marbles, also known as the Parthenon marbles, at the British Museum in London, on November 28, 2023. EPA

The problem of where looted masterpieces belong

CommentFebruary 27, 2024

The Tell Abraq archaeological site in Umm Al Quwain. Photo: Umm Al Quwain Department of Tourism and Archaeology

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Roman coins and possible shrine unearthed in Umm Al Quwain

UAEJanuary 31, 2024

The three large pyramids of Menkaure, left, Khafre, centre, and Khufu, at Giza, just outside Cairo. Getty Images

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Giza pyramid restoration project sparks outrage in Egypt

EgyptJanuary 30, 2024

Travelling on the trail of people, ancient and modern, who sought to see the Seven Wonders with their own eyes, Bettany Hughes attempted to answer why these sites in particular were worthy of wondering, and whether they still are. Photo: SandStone Global

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My pilgrimage to the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

BooksJanuary 26, 2024

The lengths of the footprints ranged from 12.7cm to 30cm, according to the scientist who discovered them. Scientific Reports

Ancient human footprints discovered in Morocco are oldest in region

MENAJanuary 26, 2024

A laser sensor image of the ancient urban settlement at Upano Valley in Ecuador. AP

Lost cities in Ecuadorian Amazon finally mapped

WorldJanuary 12, 2024

Al Dhaid Fort has made it onto the Islamic World Heritage List. Photo: Sharjah Government Media Bureau

Two Sharjah archaeology sites added to Islamic World Heritage list

Art & DesignDecember 19, 2023

Ancient Egyptian baboons exhibited metabolic bone diseases, linked to dietary deficiencies and limited sunlight, a study has revealed. Photo: Bea De Cupere

Egyptian baboon mummies reveal signs of captivity

EgyptDecember 06, 2023

A technician at the British Museum holds one of the 6,000 carved pieces known as the Nimrud Ivories that date from the 9th to the 7th centuries BC. Getty Images

My personal conflict over the return of Assyrian artefacts

WeekendNovember 24, 2023

British Museum chairman: Parthenon Marbles is a Greek deal worth trying

UKNovember 16, 2023

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