There are countless megalithic sites around the world, but while Stonehenge may be the most famous, know this: it is not the oldest or biggest. The site of Göbekli Tepe, in Turkey, dates back about 11 ...

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A newly documented stone wall lying beneath the Atlantic off western France is forcing archaeologists to rethink when Europeans first mastered large-scale building in stone. The structure, dated to ...

For decades, it was believed that Rujm el-Hiri—an ancient stone megalith located on Syria’s Golan Heights plateau consisting of circular walls orbiting a central mound—was used as an astronomical ...

Explore the ancient megalithic site of Mitla in Mexico, uncovering its mysterious stone structures, intricate patterns, and ...

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Here’s a look at some of our favorite archaeological discoveries from 2025, and some of the greatest new insights we’ve ...

The mysterious alignments of standing stones scattered across Brittany in France have intrigued archaeologists and tourists alike for centuries. Now, fresh discoveries at the Le Plasker site near ...

New findings in Pompeii – 5,000-year-old tomb in Spain reveals trade networks – Submerged megalithic formations off the coast ...

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Most people visit Peru for Machu Picchu, the ancient Inca citadel nestled between the mountaintops around Cusco. But the country has much more to offer than its most popular tourist destination. At ...

For lovers of Scottish culture and beauty, a park tucked away in a Pennsylvania town provides a mystical escape. Columcille Megalith Park in Pennsylvania's Bangor features quiet stone, rustic stone ...