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Archaeology, a science of patience and meticulous observation, is being transformed by an unexpected tool: artificial intelligence (AI). Far from replacing the archaeologist in the field, AI is offering them new "eyes" to discover buried sites and decipher the secrets of the past, accelerating discoveries in 2025 in a spectacular way.

Discovering the Invisible

One of the most impressive applications is the detection of archaeological sites from space. AI algorithms are trained to analyze satellite images and LiDAR data. They can spot subtle anomalies in the landscape—geometric shapes or variations in relief—that betray the presence of ancient ruins, invisible to the human eye. According to the scientific journal Nature, this method has led to thousands of new potential site discoveries without digging a single inch.

Reconstructing the Past

AI also helps piece together the puzzles of the past. It can analyze thousands of pottery fragments and help reassemble them virtually.…