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Oxyrhynchus, Ancient Egypt's Most Literate Trash Heap

An ancient Egyptian landfill of plays, gospels, and mash notes gives new meaning to trashy writing.

Romie Stott March 16, 2016

Found: Oldest Neanderthal DNA Ever

Scientists solved a case of missing identity: who were these 430,000-year-old hominins?

Sarah Laskow March 16, 2016

Paulilatino, Italy

Well of Santa Cristina

This elaborate hole in the ground was built as a sacred site for an ancient civilization.

Heiliger Stein (Holy Stone)

A Neolithic burial site erected around 3000 BC.

Euganean Hills

Cinto Euganeo, Italy

Euganean Hills

A sudden, striking cluster of hills south of Padua has been attracting visitors for centuries.

The pictograph thought to represent legendary Chiefs Gadao & Malaguaña

Gadao's Cave

Located on Guam's south shore, this small cave is named for an ancient and powerful Chamorro Chief.

Mohenjo-Daro

Moenjodaro, Pakistan

Mohenjo-Daro

This lost city belongs to one of the earliest civilizations in the world.

The Arch of Gallienus, the Church of Saints Vito and Modesti on the left

Arch of Gallienus

This Roman arch marks the location of an ancient gate at one of the Seven Hills of Rome.

Arles Amphitheatre

Arles Amphitheatre

This ancient theater was once the home of fierce gladiatorial battles.

The Perfect 22-Foot Map for Your Ancient Roman Road Trip

Tao Tao Holmes February 15, 2016

Tarr Steps

Dulverton, England

Tarr Steps

This ancient bridge made of stone slabs is said to be reserved for the devil to sunbathe.

Roman Theater in Plovdiv

Plovdiv, Bulgaria

Plovdiv Roman Theater

This ancient theater, restored in the 20th century, lives on as a venue for dramatic and musical performances.

Romans Once Filled the Colosseum With Water and Staged an Epic Mock Sea Battle

Tao Tao Holmes January 27, 2016

Tomb of the king Skilurus in Scythian Neapolis

Simferopol, Ukraine

Scythian Neapolis Ruins

The ancient ruins of an extinguished city amidst the bustle of a modern one.

Hasankeyf, Turkey

Hasankeyf

This ancient city—home to nine civilizations—is soon to be buried under 200 feet of water.

Abergele, Wales

Llangernyw Yew

One of the world's oldest trees comes with a Welsh legend intertwining it with a spirit prophesying death.

The wall at the Bay of Kotor

Kotor, Montenegro

Fortifications of Kotor

These historic defenses ensured the city within would survive hundreds of years of occupations, sieges, and invasions.

One of the ancient city's main avenues

Tulufan Diqu, China

Jiaohe Ruins

The ancient remains of this natural fortress can still be found along the Silk Road looking surprisingly preserved.