Archaeology

A 9 500-year-old cremation in northern Malawi shows hunter-gatherers engaged in complex ritual practices far earlier than previously thought

The international landmark closed in 2023 after heavy rainfall caused soil movement that threatened safety

The roots of group violence in the deep past may explain the atrocities that are committed today

Dating techniques have traced the origins of the Venda language and culture to Mapungubwe, where two distinct cultures merged at initiation schools.

Cave drawings dating back more than 45 000 years are slowly eroding as temperatures and humidity fluctuate

Nok terracottas are proof that an ancient civilisation once existed in Nigeria. Now they are at the centre of a multimillion-dollar, globe-spanning underground industry — and…

​Starches have been dietary staples for even longer than we thought

A UCT academic has won a top award, highlighting the role of local researchers in uncovering Africa’s rich history

‘In fact, combs are among the most frequently discovered relic of Viking society, indicating that they paid a lot of attention to their hair’

Forgotten by history, the ancient city of Rhapta is among Africa’s most enduring archaeological mysteries

Archaeologists and preservation activists in the Gaza Strip have managed to halt the destruction of a Bronze Age site for now

Considered the equivalent of Tutankhamun’s mask, this symbol of precolonial civilisation could leave South Africa for the first time.

An important heritage site may be ruined if plans to build low-cost houses on its doorstep go ahead.

Archaeologists have unearthed two skeletons from the Middle Ages pierced through the chest with iron rods to keep them from turning into vampires.

Itumeleng Masiteng is passionate about archaeology because it is has no limit.