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In this photo released by the Xinhua news agency of China, Junya ...

(AP) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:24:24 GMT

(AP) - In this photo released by the Xinhua news agency of China, Junya Kuramoto and his bride Yuriko Kasuka take the wedding oath during their wedding in front of ancient Egyptian statues at the 'Egypt's Sunken Treasures' exhibition hall in Yokohama, Japan, on Wednesday July 1, 2009. The exhibited statues, which have a history of 2,000 years, are excavated from the ruins on seabed, according to Xinhua. The exhibition is currently held until September this year at the Japanese port city of Yokohama. (AP Photo/Xinhua, Ren Zhenglai)

Miriam Avissar, an archeologist for Israel's Antiquities Authority, ...

(AP) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:24:54 GMT

(AP) - Miriam Avissar, an archeologist for Israel's Antiquities Authority, gestures as she stands next to part of a 600 square foot Roman mosaic dated to about 300 A.D., after it was unveiled in Lod, central Israel, Wednesday, July 1, 2009. Israeli authorities unveiled one of the largest and best preserved mosaics ever found in the country Wednesday for only the second time since it was discovered more than a decade ago. It's covered with detailed pictures of birds, fish, mammals and merchant sailing ships from the period. (AP Photo/Sebastian Scheiner)

Archaeologist Miriam Avissar gestures as she stands on a mosaic ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:23:19 GMT

(Reuters) - Archaeologist Miriam Avissar gestures as she stands on a mosaic floor in Lod near Tel Aviv July 1, 2009. Israel Antiquities Authority unveiled on Wednesday the 1, 700 year old mosaic floor that was first revealed in 1996. The mosaic, which is one of the largest mosaics ever revealed in Israel, covers an area of approximately 180 square meters. The purpose of the building in which it was placed is not known. REUTERS/Gil Cohen Magen (ISRAEL SOCIETY)

An image that Vatican archaeologists believe is the oldest one ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:34:45 GMT

(Reuters) - An image that Vatican archaeologists believe is the oldest one of St Paul the Apostle, dating from the late fourth century, is seen on the walls of a catacomb beneath Rome in a undated photo released June 29, 2009. Experts of the Ponitifical Commission for Sacred Archaeology made the discovery on June 19 in the Catacomb of Santa Tecla in Rome and describe it as the "oldest icon in history dedicated to the cult of the Apostle", according to the Vatican newspaper. Peter and Paul are revered by Christians as the greatest early missionaries. Converting on the road to Damascus following a blinding vision of Jesus, Paul took the Gospel to pagan Greeks and Romans and met his martyrdom in Rome in about 65 AD. REUTERS/Copyright Pontificia Commissione di Archeologia Sacra (ITALY RELIGION IMAGES OF THE DAY) NO SALES. NO ARCHIVES. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

An image that Vatican archaeologists believe is the oldest one ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:21:31 GMT

(Reuters) - An image that Vatican archaeologists believe is the oldest one of St Paul the Apostle (top), dating from the late fourth century, is seen on the walls of a catacomb beneath Rome after its discovery June 19 in an undated photo released June 29, 2009. The image below is thought to be that of St Paul triggering water to pour from a rock. Peter and Paul are revered by Christians as the greatest early missionaries. Converting on the road to Damascus following a blinding vision of Jesus, Paul took the Gospel to pagan Greeks and Romans and met his martyrdom in Rome in about 65 AD. REUTERS/Copyright Pontificia Commissione di Archeologia Sacra (ITALY RELIGION) NO SALES. NO ARCHIVES. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

An image that Vatican archaeologists believe is of Saint Peter, ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:19:14 GMT

(Reuters) - An image that Vatican archaeologists believe is of Saint Peter, dating from the late fourth century, is seen on the walls of a catacomb beneath Rome in a undated photo released June 29, 2009. Peter and Paul are revered by Christians as the greatest early missionaries. Converting on the road to Damascus following a blinding vision of Jesus, Paul took the Gospel to pagan Greeks and Romans and met his martyrdom in Rome in about 65 AD. REUTERS/Copyright Pontificia Commissione di Archeologia Sacra (ITALY RELIGION) NO SALES. NO ARCHIVES. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

A restorer uses a laser to reveal an image that Vatican archaeologists ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:16:42 GMT

(Reuters) - A restorer uses a laser to reveal an image that Vatican archaeologists believe is the oldest one of St Paul the Apostle, dating from the late fourth century, on the walls of a catacomb beneath Rome in this undated photo released June 29, 2009. Experts of the Ponitifical Commission for Sacred Archaeology made the discovery on June 19 in the Catacomb of Santa Tecla in Rome and describe it as the "oldest icon in history dedicated to the cult of the Apostle", according to the Vatican newspaper. Peter and Paul are revered by Christians as the greatest early missionaries. Converting on the road to Damascus following a blinding vision of Jesus, Paul took the Gospel to pagan Greeks and Romans and met his martyrdom in Rome in about 65 AD. REUTERS/Copyright Pontificia Commissione di Archeologia Sacra (ITALY RELIGION) NO SALES. NO ARCHIVES. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

In this photo provided by the Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore ...

(AP) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:46:10 GMT

(AP) - In this photo provided by the Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano Monday, June 29, 2009, a researcher using laser technology during an examination of a fresco showing what Vatican officials say is the oldest known icon of St Paul, discovered by the Pontificial Commission of Sacred Archeology in the Catacomb of Santa Tecla in Rome on June 19, 2009. Archaeologists recently unearthed and opened the white marble sarcophagus located under the Basilica of St. Paul's outside the Walls of the Vatican in Rome, and scientific tests indicate the mortal remains probably belong to the apostle St. Paul. (AP Photo/L'Osservatore Romano, Pontificial Commission of Sacred Archeology, ho)

In this photo provided by the Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore ...

(AP) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:44:03 GMT

(AP) - In this photo provided by the Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano Monday, June 29, 2009, a fresco showing what Vatican officials say is the oldest known icon of St Paul, discovered by the Pontificial Commission of Sacred Archeology in the Catacomb of Santa Tecla in Rome on June 19, 2009. Archaeologists recently unearthed and opened the white marble sarcophagus located under the Basilica of St. Paul's outside the Walls of the Vatican in Rome, and scientific tests indicate the mortal remains probably belong to the apostle St. Paul.(AP Photo/L'Osservatore Romano, Pontificial Commission of Sacred Archeology)

Tower of Hercules in Coruna, northwestern Spain. The tower is ...

(AFP/File) — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 02:30:15 GMT

(AFP/File) - Tower of Hercules in Coruna, northwestern Spain. The tower is an ancient Roman lighthouse and the oldest lighthouse in the world still in use. It has been added to UNESCO World Heritage List, announced on June 27.(AFP/File/Miguel Riopa)

The bone flute from Hohle Fels is presented to journalists in ...

(DDP/AFP) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:39:03 GMT

(DDP/AFP) - The bone flute from Hohle Fels is presented to journalists in the southern German city of Tuebingen. Excavations in the summer of 2008 at the sites of Hohle Fels and Vogelherd produced new evidence for Paleolithic music in the form of the remains of one nearly complete bone flute and isolated small fragments of three ivory flutes.(DDP/AFP/Sascha Schuermann)

A bone flute from Hohle Fels with enlarged image of finger holes. ...

(AFP/University of Tubingen) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:39:03 GMT

(AFP/University of Tubingen) - A bone flute from Hohle Fels with enlarged image of finger holes. Excavations in the summer of 2008 at the sites of Hohle Fels and Vogelherd produced new evidence for Paleolithic music in the form of the remains of one nearly complete bone flute and isolated small fragments of three ivory flutes.(AFP/University of Tubingen/H.Jensen)

Dirk Van Tuerenhout, curator of anthropology at the Houston ...

(AP) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:01:28 GMT

(AP) - Dirk Van Tuerenhout, curator of anthropology at the Houston Museum of Natural Science, discusses replicas of 1.5-million year old skulls, part of the 'Lucy's Legacy: The Hidden Treasures of Ethiopia' display at the Discovery Times Square Exposition in New York, Wednesday, June 24, 2009. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

U.S. and Iraqi Army soldiers are seen at the archaeological ...

(AP) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:37:22 GMT

(AP) - U.S. and Iraqi Army soldiers are seen at the archaeological site of Babylon, about 80 kilometers, 50 miles, miles south of Baghdad, Iraq, Wednesday, June 24, 2009. U.S. and Iraqi officials are still hammering out details such as numbers and locations for Americans remaining in cities less than a week before a deadline for U.S. combat troops to pull back to bases outside urban areas, a spokesman said Wednesday. American troops already have begun pulling back from the joint bases that they occupied with Iraqi security forces as part of a counterinsurgency strategy aimed at clearing volatile areas and holding them. (AP Photo/Karim Kadim)

U.S. Army soldiers are seen at the archaeological site of Babylon, ...

(AP) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:37:05 GMT

(AP) - U.S. Army soldiers are seen at the archaeological site of Babylon, about 80 kilometers, 50 miles, miles south of Baghdad, Iraq, Wednesday, June 24, 2009. U.S. and Iraqi officials are still hammering out details such as numbers and locations for Americans remaining in cities less than a week before a deadline for U.S. combat troops to pull back to bases outside urban areas, a spokesman said Wednesday. American troops already have begun pulling back from the joint bases that they occupied with Iraqi security forces as part of a counterinsurgency strategy aimed at clearing volatile areas and holding them.(AP Photo/Karim Kadim)

A U.S. Army soldier is seen at the Archaeological site of Babylon, ...

(AP) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:35:47 GMT

(AP) - A U.S. Army soldier is seen at the Archaeological site of Babylon, about 80 kilometers, 50 miles, miles south of Baghdad, Iraq, Wednesday, June 24, 2009. U.S. and Iraqi officials are still hammering out details such as numbers and locations for Americans remaining in cities less than a week before a deadline for U.S. combat troops to pull back to bases outside urban areas, a spokesman said Wednesday.American troops already have begun pulling back from the joint bases that they occupied with Iraqi security forces as part of a counterinsurgency strategy aimed at clearing volatile areas and holding them.(AP Photo/Karim Kadim)

Professor Nicholas Conard of the University in Tuebingen shows ...

(AP) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:11:58 GMT

(AP) - Professor Nicholas Conard of the University in Tuebingen shows a flute during a press conference in Tuebingen, southern Germany, on Wednesday, June 24, 2009. The thin bird-bone flute carved some 35,000 years ago and unearthed in a German cave is the oldest handcrafted musical instrument yet discovered, archeologists say, and offers the latest evidence that early modern humans in Europe had established a complex and creative culture. A team led by Conard assembled the flute from 12 pieces of griffon vulture bone scattered in a small plot of the Hohle Fels cave in southern Germany. (AP Photo/Daniel Maurer)

Professor Nicholas Conard of the University in Tuebingen shows ...

(AP) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:11:51 GMT

Professor Nicholas Conard of the University in Tuebingen shows ...

(AP) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:11:26 GMT

In this undated image provided by Cyprus' Antiquities Department, ...

(AP) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:02:37 GMT

(AP) - In this undated image provided by Cyprus' Antiquities Department, Wednesday, June 24, 2009, a researcher descends into a prehistoric well in Kirsonerga village in the Paphos district of Cyprus. Archaeologists have discovered a water well in Cyprus that was built as long as 10,500 years ago, and the skeleton of a young woman at the bottom of it, an official said Wednesday. (AP Photo/Cyprus Antiquities Department, HO)

This Cat Scan released by North Shore University Hospital on ...

(AP) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:08:45 GMT

(AP) - This Cat Scan released by North Shore University Hospital on Tuesday, June 23, 2009, shows the head of the mummy of the Royal Prince, Count of Thebes, one of four Egyptian mummies belonging to New York's Brooklyn Museum, in Manhasset, N.Y. Researchers hope to gain further knowledge about their identities, cause of death, and ancient funerary practices from the mummies that range in age from more than 3,000 years old to just over 1700 years old. (AP Photo/North Shore University Hospital)

The mummy of the Royal Prince, Count of Thebes, one of four ...

(AP) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:15:47 GMT

(AP) - The mummy of the Royal Prince, Count of Thebes, one of four Egyptian mummies belonging to New York's Brooklyn Museum, is positioned in a CT Scan machine at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, N.Y., Tuesday, June 23, 2009. Researchers hope to gain further knowledge about their identities, cause of death, and ancient funerary practices from the mummies that range in age from more than 3,000 years old to just over 1700 years old. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Hospital and museum employees wheel the mummy of the Royal Prince, ...

(AP) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:59:59 GMT

(AP) - Hospital and museum employees wheel the mummy of the Royal Prince, Count of Thebes, one of four Egyptian mummies belonging to New York's Brooklyn Museum, to a CT Scan at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, N.Y., Tuesday, June 23, 2009. Researchers hope to gain further knowledge about their identities, cause of death, and ancient funerary practices from the mummies that range in age from more than 3,000 years old to just over 1700 years old. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

The mummy of the Royal Prince, Count of Thebes, one of four ...

(AP) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:54:22 GMT

(AP) - The mummy of the Royal Prince, Count of Thebes, one of four Egyptian mummies belonging to New York's Brooklyn Museum, is placed on a CT Scan machine at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, N.Y., Tuesday, June 23, 2009. Researchers hope to gain further knowledge about their identities, cause of death, and ancient funerary practices from the mummies that range in age from more than 3,000 years old to just over 1700 years old. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

The mummy of the Royal Prince, Count of Thebes, one of four ...

(AP) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:53:30 GMT

Carl Klinkenborg, right, and his wife Gigha kiss during their ...

(AP) — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 12:56:34 GMT

(AP) - Carl Klinkenborg, right, and his wife Gigha kiss during their wedding ceremony as people gather to celebrate the summer solstice at Stonehenge in west England, early Sunday, June 21, 2009. The monument attracted some 35 thousand people to mark the longest day of the year when the sunrise was expected at 4:58 am under the cloudy sky. (AP Photo/Akira Suemori)

A police officer takes a photograph of revellers as people gather ...

(AP) — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 07:27:25 GMT

(AP) - A police officer takes a photograph of revellers as people gather to celebrate the summer solstice at Stonehenge in west England, early Sunday, June 21, 2009. The monument attracted some 35 thousand people to mark the longest day of the year when the sunrise was expected at 4:58 am under the cloudy sky. (AP Photo/Akira Suemori)

Carl Klinkenborg, left, his wife Gigha, center, look at druid ...

(AP) — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 07:26:04 GMT

(AP) - Carl Klinkenborg, left, his wife Gigha, center, look at druid Frank Somers during their wedding ceremony as people gather to celebrate the summer solstice at Stonehenge in west England, early Sunday, June 21, 2009. The monument attracted some 35 thousand people to mark the longest day of the year when the sunrise was expected at 4:58 am under the cloudy sky. (AP Photo/Akira Suemori)

People gather to celebrate the summer solstice at Stonehenge ...

(AP) — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 07:16:03 GMT

(AP) - People gather to celebrate the summer solstice at Stonehenge in west England, early Sunday, June 21, 2009. The monument attracted some 35 thousand people to mark the longest day of the year when the sunrise was expected at 4:58 am under the cloudy sky. (AP Photo/Akira Suemori)

People gather to celebrate the summer solstice at Stonehenge ...

(AP) — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 07:14:42 GMT

Revellers play music as people gather to celebrate the summer ...

(AP) — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 07:13:41 GMT

(AP) - Revellers play music as people gather to celebrate the summer solstice at Stonehenge in west England, early Sunday, June 21, 2009. The monument attracted some 35 thousand people to mark the longest day of the year when the sunrise was expected at 4:58 am under the cloudy sky. (AP Photo/Akira Suemori)

Revelers pose for photographs as people gather to celebrate ...

(AP) — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 06:57:23 GMT

(AP) - Revelers pose for photographs as people gather to celebrate the summer solstice at Stonehenge in west England, early Sunday, June 21, 2009. The monument attracted some 35 thousand people to mark the longest day of the year when the sunrise was expected at 4:58 am under the cloudy sky. (AP Photo/Akira Suemori)

Revelers play music as people gather to celebrate the summer ...

(AP) — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 06:54:49 GMT

(AP) - Revelers play music as people gather to celebrate the summer solstice at Stonehenge in west England, early Sunday, June 21, 2009. The monument attracted some 35 thousand people to mark the longest day of the year when the sunrise was expected at 4:58 am under the cloudy sky. (AP Photo/Akira Suemori)

Carl Klinkenborg, left, and his wife Gigha kiss during their ...

(AP) — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 06:53:54 GMT

(AP) - Carl Klinkenborg, left, and his wife Gigha kiss during their wedding ceremony as people gather to celebrate the summer solstice at Stonehenge in west England, early Sunday, June 21, 2009. The monument attracted some 35 thousand people to mark the longest day of the year when the sunrise was expected at 4:58 am under the cloudy sky. (AP Photo/Akira Suemori)

Revellers play poi as people gather to celebrate the summer ...

(AP) — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 06:42:25 GMT

(AP) - Revellers play poi as people gather to celebrate the summer solstice at Stonehenge in west England, early Sunday, June 21, 2009. The monument attracted some 35 thousand people to mark the longest day of the year when the sunrise was expected at 4:58 am under the cloudy sky. (AP Photo/Akira Suemori)

A Union flag is carried as people gather to celebrate the summer ...

(AP) — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 06:33:00 GMT

(AP) - A Union flag is carried as people gather to celebrate the summer solstice at Stonehenge in west England, early Sunday, June 21, 2009. The monument attracted some 35 thousand people to mark the longest day of the year when the sunrise was expected at 4:58 am under the cloudy sky. (AP Photo/Akira Suemori)

A man touches one of the ancient stones during the annual summer ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 06:08:24 GMT

(Reuters) - A man touches one of the ancient stones during the annual summer solstice at Stonehenge on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, southern England June 21, 2009. Thousands of druids, revellers and the simply curious witnessed a cloud-obscured sunrise at Stonehenge during an annual pilgrimage to the site to celebrate the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth(BRITAIN SOCIETY)

A time exposure shows a man playing with a LED light-up ball ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 06:08:20 GMT

(Reuters) - A time exposure shows a man playing with a LED light-up ball during the summer solstice at the Stonehenge monument on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, southern England June 21, 2009. Thousands of druids, revellers and the simply curious witnessed a cloud-obscured sunrise at Stonehenge during an annual pilgrimage to the site to celebrate the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth (BRITAIN SOCIETY)

People attend the annual summer solstice at the Stonehenge monument ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 06:07:11 GMT

(Reuters) - People attend the annual summer solstice at the Stonehenge monument on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, southern England June 21, 2009. Thousands of druids, revellers and the simply curious witnessed a cloud-obscured sunrise at Stonehenge during an annual pilgrimage to the site to celebrate the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth(BRITAIN SOCIETY)

A time exposure shows a man playing with a LED light-up ball ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 06:05:02 GMT

A time exposure shows a man playing with a LED light-up ball ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 06:04:58 GMT

Greek Culture Minister Antonis Samaras prepares to fit a small ...

(AP) — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 19:18:24 GMT

(AP) - Greek Culture Minister Antonis Samaras prepares to fit a small marble head of the goddess Iris into position on the 2,500-year-old Parthenon frieze, during the lavish opening ceremony on Saturday, June 20, 2009, for the new Acropolis Museum in Athens, where Greece hopes one day to display the Elgin, or Parthenon sculptures now in the British Museum. The tiny marble head was until recently among the collections of the National Archaeological Museum in Athens. The 130 million euros ($180 million) museum provides an airy setting for some of the best surviving works of classical sculpture that once adorned the Acropolis.(AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)

Greek Culture Minister Antonis Samaras fits a small marble head ...

(AP) — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 19:18:13 GMT

(AP) - Greek Culture Minister Antonis Samaras fits a small marble head of the goddess Iris into position on the 2,500-year-old Parthenon frieze, during the lavish opening ceremony on Saturday, June 20, 2009, for the new Acropolis Museum in Athens, where Greece hopes one day to display the Elgin, or Parthenon sculptures now in the British Museum. The tiny marble head was until recently among the collections of the National Archaeological Museum in Athens. The 130 million euros ($180 million) museum provides an airy setting for some of the best surviving works of classical sculpture that once adorned the Acropolis.(AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)

This image made available by Israel's Antiquities Authority ...

(AP) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:56:14 GMT

(AP) - This image made available by Israel's Antiquities Authority Wednesday, June 17, 2009 shows part of a 1,700 year old mosaic discovered in the town of Lod, central Israel. The mosaic covers an area of approximately 180 square meters and is composed of colored carpets that depict in detail mammals, birds, fish, a variety of flora and the sailing and merchant ships that were used at the time. The mosaic was originally uncovered in 1996 but recent funding enabled archaeologists to excavate, conserve and establish an archaeological center on the site. (AP Photo/IAA)

Visitors walk past the giant structure known as the Umbrella, ...

(AP) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:37:01 GMT

(AP) - Visitors walk past the giant structure known as the Umbrella, symbol of Mexico's National Museum of Anthropology and History in Mexico City, Tuesday June 16, 2009. Google Mexico and the INAH have signed a joint agreement that will showcase Mexico's archeological sites and it's historical monuments through Google's platform and applications. (AP Photo/Dario Lopez-Mills)

Alfonso de Maria y Campos, General Director of Mexico's National ...

(AP) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:36:30 GMT

(AP) - Alfonso de Maria y Campos, General Director of Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History, INAH, right, and John Farrell, General Director of Google Mexico, listen during a news conference in Mexico City, Tuesday June 16, 2009. Google Mexico and the INAH have signed a joint agreement that will showcase Mexico's archeological sites and it's historical monuments through Google's platform and applications. (AP Photo/Dario Lopez-Mills)

John Farrell, left, General Director of Google Mexico, speaks ...

(AP) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:32:40 GMT

(AP) - John Farrell, left, General Director of Google Mexico, speaks during a news conference with Alfonso de Maria y Campos, General Director of Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History, INAH, in Mexico City, Tuesday June 16, 2009. Google Mexico and the INAH have signed a joint agreement that will showcase Mexico's archeological sites and it's historical monuments through Google's platform and applications. (AP Photo/Dario Lopez-Mills)

In this photo provided by the Italian Guardia di Finanza police ...

(AP) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:15:49 GMT

(AP) - In this photo provided by the Italian Guardia di Finanza police Tuesday June 16, 2009, a view of an illegally excavated marble bas-relief depicting one ancient Rome's most popular gods Mithra, worshipped mainly by the empire's soldiers. Police said Tuesday the relief was recovered in March at a private country house near Rome. Investigators believe the artwork, depicting the ancient god Mithra slaying a bull, was about to be sold to a Japanese art collector. Four people were arrested in the case. In Italy, archaeological finds must be reported to authorities. Experts called the 2nd-century A.D. work a rare and exceptional find. It is now undergoing restoration. (AP Photo/Guardia di Finanza, HO)

In this photo provided by the Italian Guardia di Finanza police ...

(AP) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:15:38 GMT

(AP) - In this photo provided by the Italian Guardia di Finanza police Tuesday June 16, 2009, an officer inspects an illegally excavated marble bas-relief depicting one ancient Rome's most popular gods Mithra, worshipped mainly by the empire's soldiers. Police said Tuesday the relief was recovered in March at a private country house near Rome. Investigators believe the artwork, depicting the ancient god Mithra slaying a bull, was about to be sold to a Japanese art collector. Four people were arrested in the case. In Italy, archaeological finds must be reported to authorities. Experts called the 2nd-century A.D. work a rare and exceptional find. It is now undergoing restoration. (AP Photo/Guardia di Finanza, HO)

An archaeologist unearths a Terracotta warrior that has been ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 12:04:32 GMT

(Reuters) - An archaeologist unearths a Terracotta warrior that has been buried for about 2,200 years inside the No.1 pit at a museum in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, June 13, 2009. Archaeologists started the third large-scale excavation of China's Terracotta warriors on Saturday, China's fourth Cultural Heritage Day, after a halt of over 20 years, Xinhua News Agency reported. REUTERS/China Daily (CHINA SOCIETY ODDLY) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA