Ivory doesn’t hold up as well against weathering as bone, making it a less suitable material for toolmaking, researchers said. It also breaks into smaller pieces, making it harder to use with any deal ...

Old Human-Sized Intricately Carved Mayan Mask Discovered, Made of Lime-Based Plaster Archaeologists have found several ...

A team of archeologists in South Africa had to climb to new heights to find an important set of tools made by humans about 20 ...

New archaeological finds in Malta add to an emerging theory that early Stone Age humans cruised the open seas.

New research reveals that Flagstones in Dorset dates back to 3,200 BC, offering new insight into the origins of monumental ...

Discover Armenia's rich architectural heritage, shaped by volcanic tuff and basalt, showcasing its unique identity through ...

Supernovas, the explosive deaths of massive stars, could have had a devastating impact on Earth's atmosphere, leading to mass ...

Traces of lathe affixation are found on the base, indicating that the "rotary carving" technique of turning the vessel ... and allows visitors to experience and learn about these artifacts. The ...

The British Museum reveals a fascinating collection of ancient artifacts that push the boundaries of historical understanding. Among the highlights are perfectly carved Egyptian stone vessels ...

Credit: Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities Archaeologists have uncovered an ancient burial site at Tell Ruwad Iskandar in Egypt’s Ismailia Governorate, revealing ancient Greek, Roman, and Egyptian ...

ART21: What was the process like, for the stone piece in Japan? PURYEAR: I think the big challenge was that it was a piece that was carved. And I have spent most of my working life making work that ...

The small dog sculpture, now at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, is made from elephant ivory. It is 7.2 inches (18.2 centimeters) long from nose to toes and shows the very good boy ...