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Cover Stories
The origin of writing in Mesopotamia is tied to designs engraved on ancient cylinder seals
Multi-layered site in Tajikistan’s Zeravshan Valley uncovered, offering new insights into human expansion
AlUla World Archaeology Symposium opens with insightful discussions and sneak peek at 15 masterpieces from Naples museum
Ancient DNA brings to life history of the iconic aurochs, whose tale is intertwined with climate change and human culture
The ‘urban revolution’ was slow in Bronze Age Arabia
Have we found all the major Maya cities? Not even close, new research suggests
Why Is Prehistory Inspiring So Many Artists?
Digging on the Dark Side
High-res lidar exposes large, high-elevation cities along Asia’s Silk Roads
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