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Archaeologists in Saudi Arabia unearthed a clay vase filled with over 100 gold, silver, and precious stone jewels hidden for 1,200 years along an ancient pilgrimage path. The Diriyah Treasure reveals how travelers, techniques, and treasures moved across the Islamic world during the Abbasid period.
A groundbreaking French law is giving Egypt fresh hope to reclaim priceless artifacts like the Rosetta Stone and Nefertiti's bust after centuries in European museums. The January legislation makes it easier to return items taken during colonial times.
Egypt just brought home 13 ancient artifacts that were illegally smuggled to America, spanning thousands of years of history. The recovered treasures include everything from perfume jars shaped like cats to a statue blending Egyptian and Greek gods.
Archaeologists discovered a remarkably preserved Roman merchant ship at the bottom of Lake Neuchâtel in Switzerland, complete with hundreds of dishes, wagon wheels, and even a sword. The 2,000-year-old treasures remain clustered exactly where they sank, offering a rare glimpse into ancient Roman trade routes.
A university lab just 3D printed over 100 lifelike rhino fossils so kids can experience the thrill of paleontology. The bones will let young visitors dig up ancient treasures at Nebraska's Morrill Hall starting this June.
A grandfather who collected coins from Leeds buses in the 1950s unknowingly saved a 2,000-year-old Carthaginian relic. His grandson just donated the ancient treasure to a local museum after finally solving its mysterious origins.
Chinese and Italian heritage experts are joining forces to protect historic artifacts using cutting-edge technology and traditional restoration wisdom. The partnership combines Italy's restoration expertise with China's archaeological resources to tackle global threats to cultural treasures.
A stone head from the reign of King Thutmose III is finally heading home to Egypt after the Netherlands voluntarily returned the ancient treasure. The handover marks a growing wave of countries choosing to return stolen cultural heritage to its rightful home.
A sacred Buddhist relic from the 3rd century BC was brought out of protected storage in Odisha, India, giving monks and devotees a rare chance to view the ancient treasure. The special display honored a revered Buddhist master and showcased India's role in preserving Buddhist heritage.