Archaeological Diggings

March 2015 Issue | Vol 22 No 2

Articles in This Issue:

Behistan Secrets of Ancient Aryan Language

As with all good stories, facts are better than fiction. A fascinating tale of ancient kings and their queens, and their place in history.*

Australian WWII Graffiti

Graffiti done by Corporal Scarlett and his comrade Corporal Walsh

Animals of Ancient Egypt

For ancient Egyptians, animals were a significant part of their lives, either as pets, food supply or worshipped as gods.

Dating the Shroud

In this analysis of archaeological, historical and scientific methods, Matthew Williams reviews the processes—and outcomes—of science applied to archaeology.