Archaeology
Archaeology reveals human history through the excavation and interpretation of remains and objects left behind. From the frozen casts of Pompeii‘s victims, to ancient China’s Terracotta Army, to the treasure-filled tomb of King Tut, archaeological finds offer intriguing clues to how people lived their lives—and how we have evolved over time.
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A British archaeologist believes ancient Egypt’s Queen Nefertiti may be buried behind a secret door inside of King Tut’s tomb.
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When a chemist discovered that carbon atoms could be used to date ancient remains, he devised a method that upended archaeology.
On March 29, 1974, Chinese farmers digging a well near Xi’an made one of the most spectacular archaeological discoveries of the 20th century.
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