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Ancient buildings like Greece’s amphitheaters and Japan’s temples remain in use today, preserving cultural heritage.

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Below, in vague chronological order, are a few of my favorites.

JERUSALEM, March 27 (Xinhua) -- Israeli archaeologists have uncovered a 1,200-year-old clay jug adorned with camel decorations in an underground cave in southern Israel's Yatir Forest, the Israel ...

In Britain, archaeologists have found Iranian and Egyptian beads, Scandinavian amber items, Aegean metalwork, Cypriot and ...

As far back as the 8th century B.C.E., the city of Corinth served as the beating heart of the Mediterranean’s commerce. Lechaion, its sea port, was at the very core of its success. A new study ...

"The depiction of camels on the vessel highlights the importance of the animal, which was a central means of land transportation around 1,200 years ago." ...

The Grand Egyptian Museum is filled with archaeological treasures, here's our pick of some of the best historical marvels.