Archaeological Digs

Archaeology is a science and an art that allows us to discover how the human race emerged from the mists of pre-history and developed into the dominant force on the planet.

Articles in this section will take you to ancient sites around the world to discover the founding and growth of societies in all of the continents of the earth. Explore the birth of civilization in Sardinia, ponder the mystery of Peru's Macchu Picchu, and admire the grandeur of the Emperor's Terracotta Army in Shaanxi. Province. Join in these discoveries of the foundations of our world.

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Anthony Toole

Latest articles in Archaeological Digs

Arbeia Roman Fort, South Shields, England

An insight into Roman life at the northern limit of Empire can be gained at one of the earliest excavated sites in Britain.

Oct 17, 2011 – Anthony Toole

Corbridge Roman Town, Northumberland, England

Half-a-mile west of the modern town of Corbridge, lie the remains of one of the earliest, and most important Roman towns in the North-east of England.

Jul 9, 2011 – Anthony Toole

Belize Major Mayan Ruins, Archaeological Sites

More than 600 Mayan sites have been identified in Belize. Visitors can climb to the top of ancient Mayan pyramids, and explore the jungle-covered remains of ruined cities

Nov 23, 2009 – Karen Berger

Sardinian Ancient Peoples and Ruins

Prehistoric, Bronze Age, Phoenician, Carthaginian, Roman, Saracen and Spanish peoples were drawn to and left their mark on the second largest island in the Mediterranean.

Nov 10, 2008 – Stillman Rogers

Vindolanda Roman Fort and Museum in England

Located south of Hadrians Wall in Northumberland UK, visitors are able to see ruins and artifacts unearthed by archaeologists.

Sep 15, 2007 – Maureen K. Fleury

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