ARCHAEOLOGY

Archaeologists discover human remains relating to Aztec god Xipe Totec in Zapotec civilisation.

Palaeolithic paintings and engravings in a cave, discovered in 1929, have just been identified.

The Mongol army for unknown reasons suddenly stopped invasion of Hungary in 1242.

Ancient DNA of a Phoenician man reveals he probably had European ancestors.

Mysterious 176,000-year-old structures in Bruniquel cave indicate multi-skilled Neanderthals.

In Egypt, archaeologists find coffin of powerful Sattjeni lady.

The Portuguese shipwreck, dating back to 1533, is the oldest ever found in sub Saharan Africa.

5,000 years ago, beer could have been brewed in China using barley and other cereals.

A tomb discovered in Istanbul could further our understanding of cultures that lived there during Bronze Age.

Archaeologists have fenced off the area where the graves were discovered at St Mary's Primary School in Leith.

During the 'New Kingdom', Egypt ruled northern Sudan, leading to Egyptian and Nubian communities merging.

Volcanic eruption of 79 AD that destroyed Pompeii led to quick overhaul of water distribution systems.

The haul has been described as Israel's most significant find of Roman artefacts for three decades, say Israel's Antiques Authority.

Excavation reveals presence of humans in the Americas earlier than thought.

Archaeologist set to visit submerged city off Mafia Island to get better understanding of site.

The youngest foetus mummified by Ancient Egyptians has been discovered thanks to CT scans.

The world's oldest axe was created just after humans colonised Australia 50,000 years ago.

Scientists suggest Pelagiarctos thomasi ate small animals rather than large marine creatures and sea birds.

An international conference in Egypt has highlighted need for new tests on King Tut's tomb.

Scans Pyramids project have used muon particles to create an internal 3D map of Egypt's Bent Pyramid.

Medieval Polish knights lived in wooden towers – remains of which have been found in the region of Silesia.

Archaeologists uncover evidence for 2,400-year-old sanctuary of Nectanebo I.

Relics from Yuan dynasty found in Forbidden City lay the clues to palace's likely location.

A tablet discovered in an ancient shrine describes the rules of horse racing at the time.

A Japanese team has discovered a new geoglyph shaped as an animal, with a potential spiritual purpose.

A new reading of the Rök runestone reveals a series of riddles about the monument itself.

Archaeologists are 80-100% sure they've found the ship Captain Cook sailed to Australia in.

Modern European ancestry traced back to early group of humans living in northwest of continent.

Geological exploration of lake floor points to possible traces of the long-lost terraces.