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Ancient Tajikistan Rock Shelter Sheds Light on 130,000-Year-Old Human Migration
- Tuesday November 12, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A newly discovered rock shelter in Tajikistan’s Zeravshan Valley shows evidence of repeated human occupation over 130,000 years. The site contains artifacts from Neanderthals, Denisovans, and Homo sapiens, suggesting it may have been a migration hub. Archaeologists believe the Inner Asian Mountain Corridor (IAMC) in Central Asia served as a migra...
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1,200-Year-Old Viking Cemetery Found in Sweden with Stone Ship Burials
- Wednesday October 30, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Archaeologists in Sweden have discovered a Viking cemetery, dating back 1,200 years, in the village of Tvååker. The site contains over 100 graves, including unique stone ship outlines. Artefacts such as human and animal bones, metal items, and a fragment of a silver coin were found. This discovery sheds light on Viking burial practices and their ...
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Ancient Tomb Discovery: 2,000-Year-Old Petra Site Unveils 12 Skeletons Beneath Treasury
- Friday October 18, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Archaeologists have unearthed a 2,000-year-old tomb beneath Petra's iconic Treasury, revealing 12 skeletons and a treasure trove of ancient artefacts. The discovery offers new insights into the burial practices of the Nabataean civilisation, dating back to between the mid-first century B.C. and the early second century A.D. Pottery, jewellery, and ...
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Archaeologists Disover 50 Viking Age Burials in Denmark: Everything You Need to Know
- Thursday October 3, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Archaeologists from Museum Odense have discovered an extraordinary burial site in Åsum, Denmark, containing the remains of approximately 50 individuals dating back to the Viking Age. This significant find includes the unique burial of a woman in a Viking wagon, highlighting the wealth and status of the deceased. With many graves filled with valuab...
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Glass Bottle With 200-Year-Old Message Found At French Archaeological Site
- Friday September 27, 2024
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
The discovery has excited historians, as it offers insights into past excavation methods and the history of the area. The bottle, typically used for smelling salts, has been described as a rare archaeological "time capsule."
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Skeletons Reveal Ancient Teenagers Experienced Puberty Similar to Modern Teens, Study Finds
- Wednesday September 18, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Recent research has revealed that teenagers who lived between 10,000 and 30,000 years ago, during the Ice Age, went through puberty at roughly the same age as modern teens. An international team of archaeologists, led by Mary Lewis, a bioarchaeologist from the University of Reading, studied the skeletal remains of 13 adolescents from various archae...
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3,200-Year-Old Egyptian Military Barracks Found with Sword Inscribed with Ramesses II's Name
- Thursday September 19, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Archaeologists in Egypt have unearthed a 3,200-year-old military barracks in the northwest Nile Delta. Among the remarkable discoveries is a bronze sword inscribed with the name of Ramesses II, likely awarded to a high-ranking officer. The site, strategically located along a military road, features storerooms for grain, ovens for baking, and animal...
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Archaeologists Unearth 2,300-Year-Old Ancient Celtic Helmet in Poland’s Lysa Gora
- Monday September 16, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A 2,300-year-old Celtic helmet has been discovered at the Łysa Góra site in Poland, marking the first evidence of Celtic settlement in northern Poland. This significant find, led by Bartłomiej Kaczyński from the State Archaeological Museum in Warsaw, suggests that Celts settled in the region to secure valuable amber supplies.
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Ancient Rare Ring Belonging to ‘Painted People’ Discovered in Scotland
- Wednesday September 11, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A remarkable 1,000-year-old ring has been uncovered at the site of Burghead Fort in Scotland. The discovery was made by John Ralph, a retired engineer, on the final day of an archaeological dig. The kite-shaped ring, featuring a red centre, is an exceptional find as Pictish rings are rare and usually discovered in hoards. Dr Gordon Noble of the Uni...
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Discovery of Mustached Burial Mounds in Kazakhstan Reveals Medieval Secrets
- Sunday September 8, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Archaeologists in Kazakhstan's Ulytau region have uncovered ten ancient kurgans, including several with unique stone ridges resembling mustaches. Dating back to the Middle Ages, these burial mounds offer intriguing insights into historical burial practices. Among the finds is a kurgan containing the remains of a man buried with a triangular arrowhe...
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Ancient Egyptian Astronomy Observatory With Clues About Sun and the Stars Unearthed
- Monday September 2, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Archaeologists have uncovered a 2,500-year-old astronomy observatory in Buto, Egypt, within a temple complex dedicated to the goddess Wadjet. This significant discovery dates back to the sixth century BCE, a period marked by political instability as pharaonic power began to wane. The observatory, spanning 850 square metres, is the largest known fro...
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Human Brains Can Resist Decay for Up to 12,000 Years, Reveals Study
- Thursday August 29, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Recent research led by forensic anthropologist Alexandra L. Morton-Hayward from the University of Oxford has unveiled that human brains can endure preservation for up to 12,000 years. This groundbreaking study analysed over 4,400 preserved brains from various archaeological sites, revealing that brains can remain intact far longer than previously a...
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Viking Age Stone Figurine Discovered in Iceland, Experts Struggle to Identify the Animal
- Monday August 26, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A Viking Age stone figurine was recently unearthed, however, archaeologists have stumbled upon a strange problem — nobody can identify which animal it belongs to. Unearthed at the Fjörður excavation site in Seyðisfjörður, the figurine is dated between A.D. 940 and 1000. Carved from local stone, it depicts a four-legged animal with a chipped ...
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Archaeologists In Austria Unearth Relic Possibly Linked To Moses And The Ten Commandments
- Saturday July 6, 2024
- Feature | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Archaeologists from the University of Innsbruck have discovered a 1,500-year-old ivory box with Christian motifs at a church site in southern Austria.
- www.ndtv.com
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Archaeologists Find Microplastic Contamination In Ancient Remains
- Tuesday March 26, 2024
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
The findings highlight the pervasiveness of plastic pollution, reaching even into the seemingly untouched layers of the past.
- www.ndtv.com
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Ancient Tajikistan Rock Shelter Sheds Light on 130,000-Year-Old Human Migration
- Tuesday November 12, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A newly discovered rock shelter in Tajikistan’s Zeravshan Valley shows evidence of repeated human occupation over 130,000 years. The site contains artifacts from Neanderthals, Denisovans, and Homo sapiens, suggesting it may have been a migration hub. Archaeologists believe the Inner Asian Mountain Corridor (IAMC) in Central Asia served as a migra...
- www.gadgets360.com
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1,200-Year-Old Viking Cemetery Found in Sweden with Stone Ship Burials
- Wednesday October 30, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Archaeologists in Sweden have discovered a Viking cemetery, dating back 1,200 years, in the village of Tvååker. The site contains over 100 graves, including unique stone ship outlines. Artefacts such as human and animal bones, metal items, and a fragment of a silver coin were found. This discovery sheds light on Viking burial practices and their ...
- www.gadgets360.com
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Ancient Tomb Discovery: 2,000-Year-Old Petra Site Unveils 12 Skeletons Beneath Treasury
- Friday October 18, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Archaeologists have unearthed a 2,000-year-old tomb beneath Petra's iconic Treasury, revealing 12 skeletons and a treasure trove of ancient artefacts. The discovery offers new insights into the burial practices of the Nabataean civilisation, dating back to between the mid-first century B.C. and the early second century A.D. Pottery, jewellery, and ...
- www.gadgets360.com
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Archaeologists Disover 50 Viking Age Burials in Denmark: Everything You Need to Know
- Thursday October 3, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Archaeologists from Museum Odense have discovered an extraordinary burial site in Åsum, Denmark, containing the remains of approximately 50 individuals dating back to the Viking Age. This significant find includes the unique burial of a woman in a Viking wagon, highlighting the wealth and status of the deceased. With many graves filled with valuab...
- www.gadgets360.com
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Glass Bottle With 200-Year-Old Message Found At French Archaeological Site
- Friday September 27, 2024
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
The discovery has excited historians, as it offers insights into past excavation methods and the history of the area. The bottle, typically used for smelling salts, has been described as a rare archaeological "time capsule."
- www.ndtv.com
-
Skeletons Reveal Ancient Teenagers Experienced Puberty Similar to Modern Teens, Study Finds
- Wednesday September 18, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Recent research has revealed that teenagers who lived between 10,000 and 30,000 years ago, during the Ice Age, went through puberty at roughly the same age as modern teens. An international team of archaeologists, led by Mary Lewis, a bioarchaeologist from the University of Reading, studied the skeletal remains of 13 adolescents from various archae...
- www.gadgets360.com
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3,200-Year-Old Egyptian Military Barracks Found with Sword Inscribed with Ramesses II's Name
- Thursday September 19, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Archaeologists in Egypt have unearthed a 3,200-year-old military barracks in the northwest Nile Delta. Among the remarkable discoveries is a bronze sword inscribed with the name of Ramesses II, likely awarded to a high-ranking officer. The site, strategically located along a military road, features storerooms for grain, ovens for baking, and animal...
- www.gadgets360.com
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Archaeologists Unearth 2,300-Year-Old Ancient Celtic Helmet in Poland’s Lysa Gora
- Monday September 16, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A 2,300-year-old Celtic helmet has been discovered at the Łysa Góra site in Poland, marking the first evidence of Celtic settlement in northern Poland. This significant find, led by Bartłomiej Kaczyński from the State Archaeological Museum in Warsaw, suggests that Celts settled in the region to secure valuable amber supplies.
- www.gadgets360.com
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Ancient Rare Ring Belonging to ‘Painted People’ Discovered in Scotland
- Wednesday September 11, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A remarkable 1,000-year-old ring has been uncovered at the site of Burghead Fort in Scotland. The discovery was made by John Ralph, a retired engineer, on the final day of an archaeological dig. The kite-shaped ring, featuring a red centre, is an exceptional find as Pictish rings are rare and usually discovered in hoards. Dr Gordon Noble of the Uni...
- www.gadgets360.com
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Discovery of Mustached Burial Mounds in Kazakhstan Reveals Medieval Secrets
- Sunday September 8, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Archaeologists in Kazakhstan's Ulytau region have uncovered ten ancient kurgans, including several with unique stone ridges resembling mustaches. Dating back to the Middle Ages, these burial mounds offer intriguing insights into historical burial practices. Among the finds is a kurgan containing the remains of a man buried with a triangular arrowhe...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
Ancient Egyptian Astronomy Observatory With Clues About Sun and the Stars Unearthed
- Monday September 2, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Archaeologists have uncovered a 2,500-year-old astronomy observatory in Buto, Egypt, within a temple complex dedicated to the goddess Wadjet. This significant discovery dates back to the sixth century BCE, a period marked by political instability as pharaonic power began to wane. The observatory, spanning 850 square metres, is the largest known fro...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
Human Brains Can Resist Decay for Up to 12,000 Years, Reveals Study
- Thursday August 29, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Recent research led by forensic anthropologist Alexandra L. Morton-Hayward from the University of Oxford has unveiled that human brains can endure preservation for up to 12,000 years. This groundbreaking study analysed over 4,400 preserved brains from various archaeological sites, revealing that brains can remain intact far longer than previously a...
- www.gadgets360.com
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Viking Age Stone Figurine Discovered in Iceland, Experts Struggle to Identify the Animal
- Monday August 26, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A Viking Age stone figurine was recently unearthed, however, archaeologists have stumbled upon a strange problem — nobody can identify which animal it belongs to. Unearthed at the Fjörður excavation site in Seyðisfjörður, the figurine is dated between A.D. 940 and 1000. Carved from local stone, it depicts a four-legged animal with a chipped ...
- www.gadgets360.com
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Archaeologists In Austria Unearth Relic Possibly Linked To Moses And The Ten Commandments
- Saturday July 6, 2024
- Feature | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Archaeologists from the University of Innsbruck have discovered a 1,500-year-old ivory box with Christian motifs at a church site in southern Austria.
- www.ndtv.com
-
Archaeologists Find Microplastic Contamination In Ancient Remains
- Tuesday March 26, 2024
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
The findings highlight the pervasiveness of plastic pollution, reaching even into the seemingly untouched layers of the past.
- www.ndtv.com