But archaeologists and soil scientists studying the ancient Moai believe they’ve uncovered the meaning of the famous statues.

It’s a “stroke of luck for archaeology” millennia in the making.

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Archaeologist still depend upon tools used for hundreds of years, but some are taking advantage of what technology offers. Things like ground penetrating radar, microscopes, even satellites. Learn ...

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As sea level rise pushes saltwater farther into the Florida Keys, it is not only roads and neighborhoods that are at risk; it is also the record of the region's earliest human history. For University ...

Answer: Archaeology is the scientific study of human history and prehistory through the excavation and analysis of artifacts, structures and other remains. It encompasses a wide range of periods and ...

Answer: Archaeology is the scientific study of human history and prehistory through the excavation and analysis of artifacts, structures and other remains. It encompasses a wide range of periods and ...

A student from the Sunshine State recently struck gold during an archaeological excavation in Britain – over 4,000 miles from home. Yara Souza of Orlando, Florida, discovered the ninth-century golden ...