The strange village in Yemen perched on a gigantic boulder that looks like a fortress from a fantasy film.
The discovery of a tapir skeleton in Xi'an, China indicates that tapirs may have inhabited China in ancient times, contrary to previous beliefs.
Sacred chambers and liquid mercury found inside the underground tunnels of Mexican Pyramids could hold the ancient secrets of Teotihuacán.
Trees are believed to have lived through extremes of complete darkness and continuous sunlight
Archaeologists believe she did minimal physical labor throughout her lifetime and ate a rich diet.
These crystal artifacts were designed for a select few who could afford the luxury of collecting and transforming such materials into weapons.
Located at Point Hope, Alaska, the ruins of Ipiutak offer a glimpse into the past when the city was alive and bustling. Though only ancient artifacts remain, the archaeological and historical value of the site remains immense. The most fascinating part of this site is the unknown origin of the city's builders.
The Viking Maine Penny is a tenth century silver coin that was discovered in the US state of Maine in 1957. The coin is Norwegian, and is one of the earliest examples of Scandinavian currency ever found in the Americas. The coin is also notable for its potential to shed light on the history of Viking exploration in the New World.
Ground-penetrating radar has revealed the outline of a Viking ship in a mound in southwest Norway that was once thought to be empty.
4 mysterious symbols were found at the entrance to the Great Pyramid of Khufu, in 1934. Their meaning and actual purpose are still unknown.