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In 2018, archaeologists in Peru have found the mummified remains of 5 sacrificed llamas, which are still adorned with the colorful strings, red paint and feathers that the Inca decorated them with before sending them to their deaths about 500 years ago, likely by burying them alive

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In 2018, archaeologists in Peru have found the mummified remains of 5 sacrificed llamas, which are still adorned with the colorful strings, red paint and feathers that the Inca decorated them with before sending them to their deaths about 500 years ago, likely by burying them alive

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The amputated forearm of an adolescent girl, with five copper-alloy bracelets still attached, found at the La Hoya archaeological site in Spain. The town was destroyed violently between 350 and 200 BCE, leaving the remains of the people and their everyday items in the streets

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The amputated forearm of an adolescent girl, with five copper-alloy bracelets still attached, found at the La Hoya archaeological site in Spain. The town was destroyed violently between 350 and 200 BCE, leaving the remains of the people and their everyday items in the streets

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Archaeologists have unearthed, in 2015, the oldest case of decapitation ever found in the New World. The skull belonged to a young man and was buried in Brazil about 9,000 years old, with severed hands covering its face in a mysterious pose

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Archaeologists have unearthed, in 2015, the oldest case of decapitation ever found in the New World. The skull belonged to a young man and was buried in Brazil about 9,000 years old, with severed hands covering its face in a mysterious pose

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In 2007, archaeologists have discovered an 11,000-year-old mural in Syria, which they believe is the world's oldest known painting on a constructed wall. The 2 square-metre mural was found inside the remains of a circular mudbrick building at the neolithic settlement of Dja'de el-Mughara

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In 2007, archaeologists have discovered an 11,000-year-old mural in Syria, which they believe is the world's oldest known painting on a constructed wall. The 2 square-metre mural was found inside the remains of a circular mudbrick building at the neolithic settlement of Dja'de el-Mughara

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Near a royal tomb complex dating to the Western Han Dynasty , archaeologists discovered the remains of more than 400 sacrificed animals. This included the first complete skeletons of a giant panda and a tapir, to have ever been found in a tomb in China

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Near a royal tomb complex dating to the Western Han Dynasty , archaeologists discovered the remains of more than 400 sacrificed animals. This included the first complete skeletons of a giant panda and a tapir, to have ever been found in a tomb in China

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Measuring 2.55 m in length, 1.3 m in width and 1.8 m in height, the oldest and best-preserved lacquered bed was found in 2000 in a tomb complex in Chengdu, China. It took 17 years for archeologists to restore the “dragon bed”, which is believed to have been used 2,500 years ago by a king

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Measuring 2.55 m in length, 1.3 m in width and 1.8 m in height, the oldest and best-preserved lacquered bed was found in 2000 in a tomb complex in Chengdu, China. It took 17 years for archeologists to restore the “dragon bed”, which is believed to have been used 2,500 years ago by a king

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Archaeologists in Pompeii discovered a private, richly decorated bathhouse from 2,000 years ago, considered to be one of the largest found so far. The bathhouse could accommodate about 30 people and consisted of several rooms: hot, warm, cool, and a changing room equipped with benches.

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Archaeologists in Pompeii discovered a private, richly decorated bathhouse from 2,000 years ago, considered to be one of the largest found so far. The bathhouse could accommodate about 30 people and consisted of several rooms: hot, warm, cool, and a changing room equipped with benches.

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In the ruins of Pompeii – specifically in the area of region V, where street bars were located – archaeologists have found an unusual object: a vase , manufactured in Alexandria, Egypt, which is decorated with Egyptian-style hunting scenes.

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In the ruins of Pompeii – specifically in the area of region V, where street bars were located – archaeologists have found an unusual object: a vase , manufactured in Alexandria, Egypt, which is decorated with Egyptian-style hunting scenes.

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Guyaju Caves are the ruins of a cave complex, in China, that may have served as dwellings for a fortified community, probably between 1000 and 2000 years ago. The origins of the community are mysterious due to uncertainty about the founding people and later disappearance of the community

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Guyaju Caves are the ruins of a cave complex, in China, that may have served as dwellings for a fortified community, probably between 1000 and 2000 years ago. The origins of the community are mysterious due to uncertainty about the founding people and later disappearance of the community

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In 2017, during construction work at an IKEA parking garage near the Via Tiburtina, in Rome, archaeologists uncovered the remains of a Roman road, believed to have been used between the 2nd-4th centuries CE, and which still bore the marks of wagon wheels carved into its stone surface

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In 2017, during construction work at an IKEA parking garage near the Via Tiburtina, in Rome, archaeologists uncovered the remains of a Roman road, believed to have been used between the 2nd-4th centuries CE, and which still bore the marks of wagon wheels carved into its stone surface

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In the calm waters of Lake Lednica, archaeologists have made a discovery that has reignited excitement around Ostrów Lednicki. This year's research uncovered four early medieval spearheads, including one richly decorated and covered in precious metals.

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In the calm waters of Lake Lednica, archaeologists have made a discovery that has reignited excitement around Ostrów Lednicki. This year's research uncovered four early medieval spearheads, including one richly decorated and covered in precious metals.

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Remains of the intricately tattooed body of Apo Annu, a tribal chief from Benguet Province, Philippines, who died more than 500 years ago. Archaeologists believe the people of this region obtained their tattoos during battles

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Remains of the intricately tattooed body of Apo Annu, a tribal chief from Benguet Province, Philippines, who died more than 500 years ago. Archaeologists believe the people of this region obtained their tattoos during battles

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preserved 500 year old body of the "Llullaillaco Maiden" a 15 year old Inca girl sacrificed and left to freeze at a 22000 foot volcano summit ,Found in 1999 , she looks like she is merely sleeping with intact internal organs and blood still present in her heart

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preserved 500 year old body of the "Llullaillaco Maiden" a 15 year old Inca girl sacrificed and left to freeze at a 22000 foot volcano summit ,Found in 1999 , she looks like she is merely sleeping with intact internal organs and blood still present in her heart

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The skull of a viking man with filed teeth, found in a mass grave in Dorset. The purpose behind filed teeth remains unclear but some researchers believe that the teeth carvings were likely dyed to frighten opponents in battle or to show their status as a great fighter

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The skull of a viking man with filed teeth, found in a mass grave in Dorset. The purpose behind filed teeth remains unclear but some researchers believe that the teeth carvings were likely dyed to frighten opponents in battle or to show their status as a great fighter

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“Princess Ukok”,the mummified remains of a Pazyryk woman who was buried in the permafrost of the Altai Mountains 2,500 years ago, show that she suffered from breast cancer.

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“Princess Ukok”,the mummified remains of a Pazyryk woman who was buried in the permafrost of the Altai Mountains 2,500 years ago, show that she suffered from breast cancer.

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The grave of Warawara, a young-adult female ceremoniously interred with a hunting toolkit 9,000 years ago at the site of Wilamaya Patjxa in Peru. The bottom picture is a reconstruction based on archaeological findings, rock art, and other archaeological evidence from the region

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The grave of Warawara, a young-adult female ceremoniously interred with a hunting toolkit 9,000 years ago at the site of Wilamaya Patjxa in Peru. The bottom picture is a reconstruction based on archaeological findings, rock art, and other archaeological evidence from the region

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The remains of a man executed by the breaking wheel in the 16th-18th century CE, and found in 2014 in Austria. Only a few archaeological discoveries of breaking wheel victims have been documented, since their bodies were often left exposed to environmental influences over a long period

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The remains of a man executed by the breaking wheel in the 16th-18th century CE, and found in 2014 in Austria. Only a few archaeological discoveries of breaking wheel victims have been documented, since their bodies were often left exposed to environmental influences over a long period

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