Stone tools
Everything filed under finds in our archaeology coverage, the 10 reports filed on it so far.
Neanderthals Crafted Sophisticated Wooden Tools at Abric Romaní
Thirteen impressions of wooden Neanderthal tools, including long spears and a club, were identified in travertine at the Abric Romaní rock shelter in...
Rare 4,000-year-old stone cist grave excavated in Halden, Norway
A rare 4,000-year-old stone cist grave has been professionally excavated in Halden, Norway, one of only about 20 known in the country.
Tomb of the Stone Chamber discovered at Vulci with high-status grave goods
Archaeologists have confirmed the discovery of a monumental 7th-century BCE Etruscan tomb at Vulci, Italy.
Gallic Wall Discovered Beneath Paris Hospital
Archaeologists have uncovered a 65-foot section of a Gallic stone and wood wall beneath a Paris hospital, potentially the earliest physical remains...
Gold Christian amulet and Bronze Age seal found at Turkmen Karahoyuk
A 4th-5th century gold Christian amulet and a 3,500-year-old inscribed stone seal have been unearthed at the Turkmen Karahoyuk site in Turkey.
Devil's Arrows stones hauled 11 miles from Brimham Rocks
New research traces the 25-tonne stones of Britain's tallest prehistoric stone row to Brimham Rocks, 18 kilometers away.
Denisovan Arm Bone Found in Chinese Cave After 100,000 Years
Archaeologists have identified the first Denisovan forearm bone among fossils and tools in a southwest China cave.
Stone Age Burial in Poland Holds Decapitated Heads and Tooth Necklace
Archaeologists in Poland discovered a Stone Age burial of a man interred with two human skulls and a necklace made from drilled animal teeth.
Roman Aqueducts Built with Precise Surveying and Durable Concrete
Roman engineers built long-lasting aqueducts using precise surveying tools and a durable concrete formula, with some structures still functioning...
Fourth-Century B.C. Graves Found at Hattusha
Archaeologists have discovered three ancient tombs at the Hittite capital city of Hattusha in central Turkey. The graves date back around 2,300 years...