Published Aug. 4, 2024, 12:05 p.m. ET A group of ancient stars have been spotted near our sun, hinting to astronomers that our galaxy is billions of years older than we first thought.

Every year brings new discoveries from ancient Egypt and 2024 was no exception. In this countdown, Live Science takes a look ...

Travel 'Santa Claus' sarcophagus and more ancient religious relics among big discoveries in 2024 From one of the oldest Christian churches to a rare mosaic, see the rare finds ...

That was no different in 2024, with a construction worker turning up a nude marble deity hidden some 1,600 years ago, an art historian spotting a missing painting on his social media feed, and an ...

Ancient calendar, recently discovered, may document long-ago disaster Aug. 10, 2024 Updated Sat., Aug. 10, 2024 at 9:05 p.m. T-Shaped pillars are seen at the Gobekli Tepe archaeology site on Sept ...

The civilization was known for sophisticated urban centers, ceremonial platforms, cliffside burial structures, and ...

The tombs were found in the Dra Abu al-Naga necropolis in Luxor. In late 2024, Egyptian officials announced the discovery of an ancient tomb with 11 sealed coffins, and a trove of jewelry, near ...

Archaeologists in Egypt recently discovered the tombs of three senior statesmen in a burial site in Luxor. The identities and professions of all three men were inscribed in their tombs, giving ...

Every year brings new discoveries from ancient Egypt and 2024 was no exception. In this countdown, Live Science takes a look at 10 fascinating discoveries from the past year.

Ancient Calendar, Recently Discovered, May Document a Long-Ago Disaster The markings on a pillar in southern Turkey are more than decorations on the stone, a researcher at the University of ...