Few disciplines are as full of drama and surprises as archaeology, and this year was no exception. Archaeologists and anthropologists mined ancient genomes, excavated Roman weaponry from caves near the Dead Sea, and found a still-standing shipwreck at the bottom of Lake Huron. Click through for some of our favorite archaeological news from 2023.
The Best Archaeological Discoveries of 2023
From Bronze Age brain surgery to Neanderthal cave etchings, here's what we learned about the human story this year.

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