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2012 Issyk Kul Expedition

Follow along as Fred Hiebert and his team search for a sunken palace in Kyrgyzstan.
Maya Prince's Tomb Found

Under a remote Maya palace in the ruined city of Uxul, archaeologists in Mexico have uncovered an ancient burial—and a rare royal cup.
Photos: Aztec Sacrifices Found

Below street level in Mexico City, archaeologists have found a jumble of bones dating to the 1480s.
Mysterious Maya Art Found

Researchers have uncovered a remarkably well-preserved Maya mural and calendar markings.
Exploring Lost Places

National Geographic is committed—as we have been for more than a century—to supporting new archaeology projects around the world.
Photos: "Unexpected" Male Found in Pre-Inca Tomb?

A gilded mask, found affixed to the front of a coffin, was among the treasures uncovered at San Jose de Moro in Peru.
Ancient Tomb Built to Flood

A highly unusual, nearly 800-year-old burial in Peru sheds light on the worship of water in a pre-Inca culture, archaeologists say.

Explorer Moment: Ray of Hope

Biologist Andrea Marshall leads her team in discovering new and conserving known manta ray species.
Sylvia Earle on Women in Science

Sylvia Earle reflects on her scientific career and on gender obstacles she faced along the way.

Mystery of Cleopatra

Investigate a murder in Cleopatra's palace.
Lilly Wu and the Terra Cotta Mystery

Use forensic archaeology to solve the death of China's first emperor.
Quiz Your Noodle: Ancient Maya

How much do you know about the ancient Mesoamerican Maya civilization?

My Shot Archaeology

Scroll through hundreds of archaeology images. Click on a thumbnail to enlarge.
People and Culture Photos

Explore hundreds of photos of different cultures and their people.

Roman Frontiers Pictures

Rome’s border walls were the beginning of its end.
Easter Island Pictures

How did the Easter Island statues move? That question puzzles archaeologists—and modern-day islanders.
Terra-Cotta Army Pictures

Archaeologists and artists, armed with the latest tools and techniques, are bringing the life-size army of painted clay soldiers back to life.

Explorer Moment: Ray of Hope

Biologist Andrea Marshall leads her team in discovering new and conserving known manta ray species.
Sylvia Earle on Women in Science

Sylvia Earle reflects on her scientific career and on gender obstacles she faced along the way.