The surprising origins of the Tarim Basin mummies
Genomic study of the Tarim Basin mummies in western China reveals an indigenous Bronze Age population that was genetically isolated but culturally cosmopolitan.
UArizona-led team finds nearly 500 ancient ceremonial sites in southern Mexico
The discovery shifts researchers' understanding of the relationship between the Olmec civilization and the subsequent Maya civilization.
Multiple individuals are buried in the Tomb of Nestor’s Cup
Morphology and histology of the cremated remains reveal at least three humans alongside animal remains.
University of Pennsylvania Receives $1.3 Million Getty Grant to Protect and Preserve Wupatki National Monument
Located in northeast Arizona, Wupatki contains more than 5,000 Indigenous archaeological sites at risk from climate change.
An ancient disaster
Researchers present evidence that a cosmic impact destroyed a biblical city in the Jordan Valley.
Fossil footprints reveal human occupation in North America during Last Glacial Maximum
Evidence shows human presence in North America between 21,000 and 23,000 years ago.
Maya rulers put their personal stamp on monumental complexes
Maya rulers transformed cities, forging new memories of the landscape.
Bone tools from Morocco indicate the production of clothing by 120,000 to 90,000 years ago
Dating from 120,000 – 90,000 years ago, the bone tools were found in association with carnivore remains that showed signs of skinning for furs and pelts.
