Archaeologists have uncovered a 1,400-year-old tomb, revealing fascinating insights into ancient history, burial practices, and the culture of the time.

Historic Tomb Unearthed: Archaeologists Reveal 1,400-Year-Old Secrets

Archaeologists made a stunning discovery of the world's oldest known alphabetic writing etched on the finger-length clay cylinders found in excavation of a tomb in Syria.

World's oldest alphabet, dating back to 4,000 years, found on clay cylinders in Syria

The Supreme Court of India slammed The Defence Colony Welfare Association (DCWA) for illegally occupying the 600-year-old tomb of a Muslim aristocrat, Shaikh Ali, and converting it into an office.

'How dare you?': Indian Supreme Court slams Delhi residents for illegally occupying 15th-century tomb

In a stunning discovery, an international team of archaeologists - headed by Democritus University of Thrace's Antonis Bartsiokas - found a piece of cloth which was believed to be Alexander the Great's tunic in one of the Royal Tombs at Vergina, Greece.

A royal piece of cloth? Archaeologists find Alexander the Great's tunic at a tomb

The archaeologists have made a rare discovery of 2,000-year-old skeletons and ‘Holy Grail’ cup in a secret tomb which was underneath the historical place Petra where the famous movie Indiana Jones was also shot.

Hidden 2,000-year-old skeletons and ‘Holy Grail’ cup found in secret tomb where ‘Indiana Jones’ was filmed

The tomb of China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, has remained a mystery for archaeologists since 2,200 years. Emperor Qin Shu Huang ruled from 221 BC to 210 BC and his tomb is guarded by an army of terracotta soldiers and horses.

Archaeologists fear tomb of China’s first emperor may have deathly booby traps for killing intruders

Archaeologists made an unexpected discovery when they unearthed a jar of wine - which was filled with the drink and tightly sealed - in an ancient tomb nearly 2,000 years after it was buried.

Sealed and filled jar of wine recovered with burials of dead Roman in tomb

Pope Francis has chosen his final resting place. His preferred location is not the Vatican but Rome. Pope Francis doesn't want to be buried alongside his predecessors but in a basilica in Rome.

Pope Francis decides to simplify Papal funeral rites

Tombs were unearthed in Gaza. Archaeologists working on a 2,000-year-old Roman cemetery have found at least 125 tombs.

At least 125 tombs discovered at Roman-era cemetery in Gaza

Egypt marked 100 years since the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings. The centenary celebrations included a tribute to the man who had discovered the Tomb. Watch the video to know more.

WION Fineprint: Discovery that dazzled world: Egypt marks 100 years of tomb of Tutankhamun

As Samarkand hosts the SCO or Shanghai cooperation organization summit, we bring you sights of this fabled city of Uzbekistan. Our correspondent Sidhant Sibal travels to Gur e Amir, the tomb of Timur and explains its significance.

Uzbekistan: Tomb of Timur and its connect with India

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

A tomb with a dire warning is not something new for horror movie fans. However, it turned out to be a reality in Israel as archaeologists found a tomb in an ancient cemetery with a warning written in blood red letters for anyone who tries to open it.

'Cursed tomb' discovered at ancient site in Israel with 'Do not open' warning

In 1921, a sergeant walked into a small, dark chapel in Châlons-sur-Marne in eastern France, not far from where French and English troops had pushed back against advancing Germans a few years before.

Tomb of the unknowns welcomes the public for first time in 73 years

Archaeologists have excavated more than 1,500 human bones in the western Japanese city of Osaka. The site is called the "Umeda Tomb" and is thought to be a burial site dating back to 160 years.

'Umeda tomb': Archaeologists excavate over 1,500 human bones in Osaka

A few kilometers south of the three Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, an Egyptian archaeological mission has unearthed three, including one that was shared by two priests over 4,400 years ago.

Three tombs discovered under Egypt’s Great Pyramids

In pics: Egypt unearths tomb of ancient high priest

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