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Possible Tomb of Chinese Tyrant Uncovered

Archaeologists have found a tomb in eastern China that may be the grave of the notorious Emperor Yang of Sui, according to news reports. Full story

Curse of King Tut's Tomb Turns 90

Happy birthday, curse of Tutankhamun. The rumor that some mysterious force set out to kill the team who opened the tomb of the boy pharaoh turns 90 today (April 5). Full story

Ancient Egyptian Sundial Discovered at Valley of the Kings

A sundial discovered outside a tomb in Egypt's Valley of the Kings may be the world's oldest ancient Egyptian sundials, say scientists. Full story

Replica of King Tut's tomb created in Egypt

   Artists are using high-tech equipment to produce an exact replica of King Tut's tomb to use for tourism so the original site can be preserved. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown reports.

Ancient Mayan site reveals rulers tomb

   Archaeologists in Guatemala discover the tomb of an early Mayan ruler buried in a temple that dates back to 400 B.C. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown reports.

Swedish Stonehenge? Stone Age tomb may predate English site

A 5,500-year-old tomb possibly belonging to a Stone Age chieftain has been unearthed at a megalithic monument in the shape of a ship called the Ale's Stenar (Ale's Stones). The tomb, in Sweden, was likely robbed of stones to build the Viking-era ship monument. Full story

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Three Kingdoms' tomb holding warrior discovered

Letters said to confirm claims about Christian artifact

New Find Revives 'Jesus Tomb' Controversy

Animal mummies among Egyptian treasures

Woman singer's tomb found in Valley of Kings

Why all the trash at Pompeii tombs?

Couple held hands for 1,500 years

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  Obama lays wreath at Tomb of Unknowns

President Barack Obama observes Memorial Day and lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery.

  Graverobbers break into tomb, steal skull

A group of people stumble upon a tomb that's been ripped up, the casket opened, and the skull of a man apparently stolen from a notorious South Carolina graveyard. WYFF's Mike McCormick reports.

  Best actor in a game for 2011

The actors behind a befuddled robot, the insane Joker, and a weary tomb raider are just of the few up for In-Game's best actor award for 2011. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports.

  Old Guard stands post through hurricane

The guard that stands post at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers in Arlington Cemetery maintained their duty through the storm. And large crowds made their way through standing water to visit the new Martin Luther King Jr. monument on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

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