Behind the scenes of a great excavation It is an open secret that archaeological expeditions are not always entirely harmonious operations, but…
Clusters of massive stone jars in Laos have inspired considerable curiosity. Little is known about the people who fashioned them, while even…
The megalithic jars of Laos have been entrancing visitors since the 19th century. These remarkable stone receptacles can occur individually, or in…
It is a country of enchantment which poets have staked out and which they alone may lay claim to. It is nearest…
Portugal’s Côa Valley contains Europe’s greatest collection of open-air Ice Age images. Across 17km, there are currently more than 530 known panels…
Excavating remarkable Inca rituals After the Acari Valley was absorbed by the Inca Empire, Tambo Viejo was founded to oversee its inhabitants.…
Investigating an isolated Neolithic tomb in Andalucía has revealed a new dimension to its rock art. What can this tell us about…
What went on inside Neolithic tombs? Recent survey of one stunning example in Spain has revealed previously unknown artwork, raising questions about…
Zeugma – now a name to conjure with. Site of a bridge across the Euphrates, connecting the Mediterranean to Persia and, by…
Special Offer: CWA subscribers can get 25% off a subscription to our sister magazine, Minerva. In January 2020, Current World Archaeology gained a new…
Once again, we were delighted by the quality and quantity of the fantastic archaeological images that were sent in to this year’s…
As CWA reaches a milestone, we sifted through our back issues in search of the most exciting discoveries about our shared past.…