The discovery confirms that the monument is dedicated to the great mother goddess Materan. The word "Materan" is located at ...

This story appears in the February 2013 issue of National Geographic magazine. Archaeology is a messy business. Digging holes—in the dirt, in the sand, and in the rain forest—is essential.

Year-Old 'Unique' Christian Artifact Made From Ivory Discovered, Was Used to Carry Holy Relics Archeologists have recently ...