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• Priceless Chinese sculptures on display in South Africa

Some of China's iconic terracotta warriors are on exhibition in cities across South Africa. The priceless sculptures are also historical relics, that are more than 2,000 years old.It is considered one of the greatest archaeological sites in the world, and

• Earliest site of coal fuel found in Xinjiang

The earliest site where coal was used as fuel was discovered in Nilka county of Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, which are thought to date from more than 3,000 years ago, say archaeologists excavating the Jiren Taigoukou Ruins, according to Chinanews.com

• 5,000-Year-Old Scratched Stones Could Be Ancient Maps

Is this one of the world's oldest maps?

• Excavations begin at Antalya's Lyrboton Kome

Archaeological excavations in the ancient city of Lyrboton Kome, located in Antalya's Kepez district were launched yesterday in order to introduce the site to tourism.The ancient city, niched in a rocky tract in the Varsak region, will be resurrected in a

• Rare 1st-century mosaic unearthed in southeastern Turkey

Rare ancient mosaics, believed to date back to the 1st century BC, have been unearthed in the southeastern Şanlıurfa province of Turkey, the municipality said Wednesday.Archaeologists have discovered five base mosaics from Abgar V (BC 4 – AD 7),

• 11th century minaret in eastern Turkey out-leans Tower of Pisa

The angle of an 11th century mosque minaret near the eastern Turkish city of Elazığ has drawn comparisons with Pisa's famous leaning tower.

• 3,800-Year-Old 'Tableau' of Egyptian Boats Discovered

More than 120 images of ancient Egyptian boats have been discovered adorning the inside of a building in Abydos, Egypt. The building dates back more than 3,800 years and was built near the tomb of pharaoh Senwosret III, archaeologists reported.

• Bronze antiques on display in N China's Hebei

An exhibition of Chinese ancient bronze wares from Western Zhou and Eastern Zhou dynasties (c. 11th century - 256 BC) is being held at Handan Museum in Handan city, North China's Hebei province, Oct 23, 2016.

• 40 ancient shipwrecks accidentally discovered at the bottom of the Black Sea

An international maritime archaeology team from the University of Southampton conducting an expedition around the Black Sea accidentally discovered 40 perfectly preserved ancient shipwrecks from the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires.

• Precious bricked mural tombs discovered in Shanxi

The three bricked mural tombs discovered by archeologists from Jin and Yuan dynasties were found in their entirety. Two of them are wooden-like octagon single room brick tombs, and the other round brick tomb.

• A Mural Tomb of the Eastern Han Dynasty Found in Uxin Banner, Inner Mongolia

In September of 2015, Ordos Museum in conjunction with Ordos Municipal Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology conducted a second clear-up to the mural tomb (M1) of Han dynasty, found in Barisong ancient oboo, meanwhile, cleared up another mural tomb

• "Across the Oceans: the Local Connections and Global Dimensions of China's Maritime Silk Road"

The Maritime Silk Road was a major conduit for foreign trade in ancient China.

• Courting to contract: love and marriage in Iran: British Museum until 20 November 2016

This small display celebrates the traditions associated with love, courtship and marriage in Iran and neighbouring regions.

• Archaeologists reveal new findings on the history of the early-Islamic caliphate palace Khirbat al-Minya

New excavations are underway to investigate the use of the palace Khirbat Al-Minya following the severe earthquake of 749 AD. New findings show that the building lost its palatial function as a result of the earthquake and was subsequently only used by cr

• Ancient Roman Battlefield Uncovered in Jerusalem

Archaeologists say they've found evidence of a battlefield from the Roman emperor Titus' siege of Jerusalem in A.D. 70.

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