Unveiling the mysteries of early civilization, Mesopotamian clay provides valuable insights into the origins of chemistry.

The story of how the first cities rose from southern Mesopotamia has long fascinated scientists and historians. Many ...

It’s an incredible revelation that carvings found deep within the Amazon rainforest offer evidence of advanced mathematical ...

Scientists have discovered what's thought to be the oldest known mummies in the world in southeastern Asia dating back up to ...

In the 19th century, archaeologists excavating the ancient ruins of Nineveh, present-day Mosul in Iraq, unearthed one of the ...

Shifting tides along the coast of the ancient region called Mesopotamia might have spurred the rise of the world’s oldest ...

The 2025 Yangtze River Civilization Forum kicks off at the Yuelai International Convention Center in Chongqing on Wednesday. ...

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Penico's discovery was unveiled in July 2025 by renowned Peruvian archaeologist Dr. Ruth Shady, who has studied the region ...

Some believe the "Babylon Battery" is an ancient device capable of generating electricity—centuries before modern batteries ...

In the Mesopotamian Marshes, southern Iraq. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of ...