Archeologists have discovered at least six hoards of ancient artifacts on top of a volcanic hilltop. Finds at the site include spearheads, tusks of domestic boars, and objects associated with ...

A new analysis of hundreds of obsidian artifacts from the Aztec Empire has revealed the vast trade networks that supplied obsidian, sometimes even from rivals.

Some protective resin coatings may damage metal artifacts Date: April 23, 2025 Source: American Chemical Society Summary: Conservators and museum technicians protect precious archaeological metal ...

Vast Aztec trade networks behind ancient obsidian artifacts Date: May 13, 2025 Source: Tulane University Summary: Researchers analyzed 788 obsidian artifacts from Tenochtitlan, revealing that the ...

The findings shed light on the ancient people who lived in western Hungary, whose identity continues to confound scholars.

Archaeologists have uncovered a nearly 3,000-year-old Mayan complex in northern Guatemala, revealing a treasure trove of ancient structures and artifacts.