Even after so many years, these are some of the top unexplained ancient artifacts from around the world. These items can range from small stone balls to documents that are still being studied.

The surprising artifact could be evidence of fertility rituals—or just one of history’s strangest good luck charms.

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After discovering the ancient artwork in a suburb of Thessaloniki, Greece, the man surrendered it to the police. Authorities are analyzing the statue and investigating why it was abandoned ...

On the evening of Jan. 18, a 32-year-old Greek man went to the police with an unusual object that he said he had found in a ...

Mysterious staircases and historical debates ... illuminating breadcrumbs for archaeologists to follow. New sites and artifacts are found all the time, revealing forgotten secrets of the past.

Although artifacts at the site date to the Hallstatt period, the figure's context remains unclear due to a lack of similar ...

The Superintendence of the Sea (SopMare), a Sicilian governmental organization responsible for protecting ancient artifacts in sea waters, announced the discovery Dec. 9. The shipwreck ...