Archaeologists in Saudi Arabia have discovered hundreds of rock art engravings that were carved by humans more than 12,000 ...

A new study combining archaeological and genetic research offers fresh insights into social organization and population ...

Researchers used sophisticated scanning and digital reconstruction techniques to determine the original shape of the skull, ...

The institution’s multidisciplinary programming highlights the rich diversity of Asia while fostering exchange across the ...

The Middle Pleistocene was a turning point for human adaptation in East Asia, as shifting climates reshaped landscapes and demanded new survival strategies.

Scientists have discovered what's thought to be the oldest known mummies in the world in southeastern Asia dating back up to 12,000 years. Mummification prevents decay by preserving dead bodies. The ...

Hunter-gatherers in parts of ancient Asia prepared their dead for burial with smoke-drying up to 14,000 years ago, resulting in the oldest known evidence of human mummification, according to a new ...