Ancient civilizations accomplished feats of engineering that continue to challenge modern understanding. Despite advances ...

Archaeologists mapping the well-preserved Maya settlement of X’baatún found dozens of ruined structures dating back over 800 years. Photo from Xavier Sicart Chavarría via INAH Hidden beneath the ...

Deep-sea sediment layers show rare microbial wrinkle structures that formed in environments far beyond the reach of sunlight. Dr. Rowan Martindale, a paleoecologist and geobiologist at the University ...

Whether they're sites of worship, popular tourist attractions or luxury apartments, there are plenty of historic landmarks still flourishing today. Read on to see the world's oldest man-made ...

Archaeologists with the World Monuments Fund uncovered over 100 previously unknown archaeological structures in Peru’s Rio Abiseo National Park. The area in and around the park was the home of the ...

Whether they're sites of worship, popular tourist attractions or luxury apartments, there are plenty of historic landmarks still flourishing today. Read on to see the world's oldest man-made ...

The ingenuity of the construction techniques used by Greek builders 2,000 years ago continues to dazzle the world. What did these ancient engineers get right? And how does looking to the past help ...

As drought exposes ancient harbors and settlements in Lake Van and Lake İznik, experts highlight the urgent need for preservation and warn of the risks posed by the rise of “drought tourism.” The ...