Act as a seasoned sci-fi concept artist with 10+ years of experience in extraterrestrial design. Create a highly detailed MidJourney image of an ancient alien artifact partially buried in a vast, windswept desert. The artifact should have intricate, otherworldly carvings that glow with a faint [COLOR] hue, suggesting dormant energy. Surround it with [NUMBER] curious archaeologists in futuristic hazmat suits, examining it with advanced scanning devices. The setting should be during [TIME_OF_DAY], casting long shadows and enhancing the artifact's mysterious aura. Include subtle environmental storytelling, like nearby skeletal remains or abandoned excavation equipment, hinting at previous failed attempts to uncover its secrets.