A joint team of Indo-Japanese scientists have found traces of an ancient ocean that once existed in the Himalayas around 600 million years ago. Scientists from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, and Niigata University, Japan, have discovered droplets of water trapped in mineral deposits that were likely left behind from the pristine ocean.

Scientists find ancient ocean water in Himalayas, offer insights into Earth’s past

Archaeologists working on a 2,000-year-old Roman cemetery, which was discovered last year in Gaza, unearthed at least 125 tombs most of which comprise still largely intact skeletons, said the Palestinian Ministry of Antiquities, on Monday (July 24).

Over 100 tombs discovered at 2,000-year-old Roman cemetery in Gaza

A new study published has made scientists rethink their previous notions regarding Egyptian artists and their paintings. Using modern, state-of-the-art portable imaging and chemical analysis techniques, the team took a fresh look at the paintings in the Valley of the Kings — a royal burial ground for pharaohs and other ancient Egyptian elites.

Hidden mysteries revealed in ancient Egyptian necropolis paintings. Details inside

An ancient shrimplike creature, which has an armoured mouth and appendages growing out of its head, was believed to be the quintessential apex predator of its time by scientists.

Scientists understood ancient shrimp like creature as 'predator', says new research

According to the archaeologists an ancient oblong artefact, which dates back to 42,000 years, has a carving over it which suspiciously looks penis-like. Some of them also believe that the artefact can be one of the earliest phallic figurines discovered in the world.

This ancient 'penis-like' blob is oldest Phallic depiction, archaeologists believe

In pics | Italy opens ancient Roman square, ruins of building where Julius Caesar was killed

Students may get "credits" for knowing the Puranas, the Vedas, and other components of the Indian knowledge system, according to the new National Credit Framework (NCrF) that the University Grants Commission unveiled on Tuesday.

India: Students to now get credits for knowing Vedas, Puranas under new framework

An American archeological mission has uncovered the remnants of what is believed to be a 5,000-year-old restaurant in the ancient city of Lagash in southern Iraq.

An ancient restaurant unearthed by archaeologists in Iraq

Researchers might have discovered the earliest form of writing in the history of humankind. According to research published in Cambridge Archaeological Journal, a proto-type writing system engraved in cave paintings dating back to 20,000 years is the oldest written script ever.

Mysterious marks on cave paintings could be earliest form of script, says research

According to recent research, ancient microbes may be dozing beneath the surface of Mars, protected from the harsh radiation of space for millions of years. Although there hasn't been any proof of life on Mars, scientists recreated its environment in a lab to explore if bacteria and fungi could survive.

Ancient bacteria, shielded from harsh space radiation, might be sleeping on Martian surface

An ancient shipwreck loaded with cargo from all over mediterranean has been found off the shore of Israel. This is the largest shipwreck of its kind that shows traders from the West visited the ports even after the Islamic conquest of the holy land.

Ancient shipwreck loaded with cargo from all over mediterranean found off the shore of Israel

The floods in Pakistan have already done a lot of damage and it currently poses a major threat to the famous archaeological site of Mohenjo-Daro which dates back almost 4,500 years.

Pakistan floods pose serious threat to 4500-year-old site of Mohenjo-daro

According to scientists, a skeleton found in a remote area of Borneo rewrites the history of ancient medicine and provides evidence that amputation surgery was successfully performed some 31,000 years ago.

Ancient Borneo skeleton indicates amputation surgery 31,000 years ago

A number of ivory plaques dating back to around eighth or seventh century BC were discovered by archaeologists in an Iron Age residence in Jerusalem. The discovery was one of its kind and it provided an insight into the wealth and social status of the people who lived in the historical residence.

Ivory plaques dating back to eighth or seventh century BC found in Jerusalem

In pics - Rare elephant tusk dating back around 500,000 years found in Israel

In pics - Gladiator tombs discovered in ancient city in southern Turkiye

In pics - 12,000-year-old human footprints found in Utah desert

In pics - Tomb of ancient Egyptian commander dating back to 500 BC found in Egypt

In Pics: Ancient Inca-era tomb found below under-construction home in Peru's capital Lima

Tiny remnants of microorganisms were found trapped inside salt crystals from Central Australia, dating back to 830 million years. And there’s a slim chance that some of the microbes might still be alive.

Key to study ancient life: Scientists find potentially alive 830-million-year-old microorganisms

WION took a field trip with the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to Rakhigarhi ancient site. Antiques discovered will be displayed in Rakhigarhi's upcoming museum.

WION takes a field trip with the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to Rakhigarhi ancient site

At the Saqqara archaeological site, five ancient Pharaonic tombs have been unveiled in Egypt on Saturday. The site of tombs is located south of Cairo. It is the latest in the series of landmark discoveries made in the area.

Five ancient Pharaonic tombs unveiled in Egypt at Saqqara archaeological site

Finally, the 3,500-year-old Gilgamesh Dream Tablet, which was handed over to the Iraqi embassy by US authorities in September, has been put up on display. At a ceremony in Baghdad, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, said, "This day, represent a victory in the face of the desperate attempts of those why try to steal our great history and our ancient civilisation.

3,500-year-old Gilgamesh Dream Tablet goes on display in Iraq

An antique gold ring decorated with a semiprecious stone and may be used as a convenient hangover cure was recently unearthed during an excavation in Yavne, in the country's central area, according to the Israel Antiquities Authority on Tuesday.

Israel: Ancient ‘hangover cure’ ring found at Yavne excavation

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