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Dead Sea Scrolls Go Online

Posted Tue Sep 27, 2011 01:31 PM ET | 0

The documents are in an ultra-high resolution format and reveal details previously invisible to the naked eye. Read more

Reunited Pompeii Couple Finds Permanent Home

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Fri Mar 25, 2011 12:44 PM ET | 0

The ancient couple was virtually reunited on a photomontage following the work of two British researchers. Read more

Ancient Egyptian Priests' Names Preserved in Pottery

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Tue Dec 28, 2010 01:38 PM ET | 0

These ancient Egyptian holy men served at the temple of the crocodile god Soknopaios. Read more

Dead Sea Scrolls Going Digital

Posted Tue Oct 19, 2010 12:20 PM ET | 0

The project aims to use space-age technology to create the clearest images possible of the ancient documents. Read more

Ancient Letter to Pharaoh Found

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Mon Jul 12, 2010 11:26 AM ET | 0

This tiny fragment is thought to be part of a letter addressed to Akhenaten, the “heretic” pharaoh who ruled Egypt during the 14th century B.C. Read more

Ancient Building Comes with Assembly Instructions

Posted Tue Apr 27, 2010 08:54 AM ET | 0

Archaeologists have uncovered an ancient building that comes with its own "do it yourself" instructions. See the photos here. Read more

Jerusalem City Wall Possibly Built by Solomon Discovered

Posted by Lauren Effron Mon Feb 22, 2010 12:20 PM ET | 0

An ancient street was uncovered in Jerusalem earlier this month, revealing what commercial life was like in the Old City 1,500 years ago, and now archaeologists have hit a wall. In a very good way. A section of Jerusalem's city ... Read more