Ten Coolest Archaeological Discoveries of 2013

8. ROYAL TOMB-- A 1200-year-old royal tomb discovered in pristine condition in Peru. //// 9. VANISHING EUROPEANS-- Ancient inhabitants of Europe mysteriously disappeared 4,500 years ago. A 7,500-year-old skeleton found in Central Europe suggests the genetic makeup of the continent was different back then. // Humans spread out from Turkey and the Near East after the Agricultural Revolution and subjugated hunter-gatherers. But, 4,500 years ago, they too were subjugated. //// 10. "ICEMAN'S" RELATIVES-- Some Europeans living today may be related to the Iceman Otzi found in the Italian Alps. Old Otzi may have as many as 19 living relatives according to genetic analysis. //// Otzi Would be So Proud. --DaCoot