Across the world, archaeologists keep stumbling on structures so old, so large and so technically sophisticated that they seem to have no right to exist in the eras that produced them. From submerged ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ancient civilizations accomplished feats of engineering that continue to challenge modern understanding. Despite advances in ...

Stonehenge has fascinated historians for centuries. Built around 3000 BC, the massive stone circle required transporting stones weighing several tons from over 250 kilometers away in Wales. While many ...

The ingenuity of the construction techniques used by Greek builders 2,000 years ago continues to dazzle the world. What did these ancient engineers get right? And how does looking to the past help ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The honor of Egypt’s oldest necropolis belongs to Pharaoh Djoser ...

Researchers have discovered two dozen ancient constructions hidden beneath the canopy in the Amazon rainforest basin. The constructions are earthworks built in the pre-Columbian era—meaning prior to ...

A rare 1,700-year-old discovery by archaeologists in Turkey highlights the use of advanced engineering of the Roman-era.

In the city of Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka stands an engineering monument built more than 1,700 years ago and considered the third largest human-made structure on Earth. Anuradhapura, an ancient city in ...

Many ancient civilizations erected buildings and structures that still stand today. Scientists are examining the materials to determine what ingredients ancient builders used. Everything from rice to ...