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Archaeologists Discover Ancient Artifacts in Iraq, Unlocking Secrets of Mesopotamia
Artefacts unearthed at Kurd Qaburstan in Iraq, including clay tablets, a game board, and monumental remains, are offering significant insights into Mesopotamian history. Researchers, led by Tiffany Earley-Spadoni from the University of Central Florida, are uncovering details about the daily lives, literacy, and social structures of this Middle Bron...
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Is the Wheel of Ghosts an Ancient Observatory? New Study Suggests Otherwise
The ancient Rujm el-Hiri site, known as the "Wheel of Ghosts," has long been thought to serve as an astronomical observatory. However, a recent study published in Remote Sensing raises questions about this theory, suggesting that geodynamic changes over millions of years have altered its alignment. Researchers from Tel Aviv University and Ben-Gurio...
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Graffiti In Ancient Tamil Nadu Sites Similar To Indus Valley Civilisation Signs: Study
Nearly 90 percent of the graffiti marks found during excavations at ancient archaeological sites in Tamil Nadu have parallels to those found in the Indus Valley Civilisation signs, claims a recent study by the Tamil Nadu State Archeology Department.
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Ancient Battle Site Between Alexander the Great and Ancient Persians Discovered in Turkey
The site of Alexander the Great’s decisive Battle of Granicus, fought in 334 B.C., has been uncovered in northwest Turkey. Archaeologists identified the location about 10 kilometres north of Biga, using a combination of historical records and geomorphological research. The discovery includes the remains of Hermaion, the ancient city where Alexand...
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12,000-Year-Old Wolf Remains in Alaska Show Early Signs of Human Interaction
A 12,000-year-old wolf leg bone discovered at the Swan Point archaeological site in Alaska has provided new insights into early human-wolf interactions. DNA analysis confirmed the animal was related to wolves, while chemical isotope testing showed it had a diet rich in salmon, suggesting possible human involvement. Researchers debate whether this a...
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5 Major Ancient Egyptian Discoveries in 2024: Rare Artefacts, Rituals, Ancient Medical Insights, and More
Throughout 2024, Egypt's archaeological sites revealed groundbreaking discoveries, including the first known astronomical observatory, evidence of hallucinogenic rituals, and ancient medical practices. Highlights include the intact tomb of Idi, a governor’s daughter, gold tongues believed to aid afterlife communication, and a 4,500-year-old skull...
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Genetic Analysis Reveals Family Sacrifices in 1,500-Year-Old Moche Tomb in Peru
A genetic study of a 1,500-year-old Moche tomb in Peru has revealed a unique sacrificial ritual involving family members. Two teenagers, one a boy sacrificed to his father and a girl to her aunt, were found buried alongside high-status individuals in a tomb at the Huaca Cao Viejo temple. This discovery, reported in PNAS, challenges previous assumpt...
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Ancient Bronze Statues Unearthed from Etruscan Healing Spring in Italy
Bronze statues, including snake sculptures and a child priest holding a divination ball, have been unearthed at a sacred hot spring in San Casciano dei Bagni, Italy. Dating back to the Etruscan era and later used by Romans, the site was a place for votive offerings tied to healing rituals. The excavation also revealed preserved organic remains, suc...
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16th-Century Spanish Cannons Found in Arizona, Could Be US’s Oldest Firearms
Archaeologists have discovered two cannons dating back to 1541 in Arizona. The firearms, believed to be the oldest found in the US, were left behind by Spanish forces after a battle against Native Americans. The cannons, part of Francisco Vázquez de Coronado’s expedition, were likely abandoned following resistance from Indigenous groups. Experts...
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15 Stone Age Skulls Found in Italy’s Neolithic Village, Unveiling Ancient Rituals
A recent discovery of 15 Neolithic skulls in the Masseria Candelaro site in Italy offers new insights into ancient rituals. The skulls, dating back to 5618-5335 B.C., suggest they were part of a unique ancestor practice. Found inside a structure, the skulls show no signs of violence, hinting that they were handled over generations in symbolic ritua...
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Gold and Silver Jewellery Found in 1,600-Year-Old Aristocratic Burials in Crimea
Archaeologists have excavated ancient aristocratic burials in Crimea's Almalyk-dere necropolis, dating back 1,600 years. The discoveries include gold and silver jewellery such as earrings, fibulas, belts, and gold foil appliqués. The findings, tied to a Christian Gothic principality, suggest the burials were for elite women. Additionally, a cosmet...
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5,000-Year-Old Relics Discovered in Iraq Suggest a Mysterious Early Government Collapse
A recent study on 5,000-year-old clay bowls discovered in Iraq provides evidence of early governance systems in Mesopotamia. Excavations at Shakhi Kora revealed artifacts and structures associated with centralised labour management, including beveled-rim bowls thought to be used for distributing meals in return for work. Researchers suggest the sit...
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2,100-Year-Old Temple Discovered in Egypt Hidden in Cliff Face, Reveals Carvings of Ancient Gods
A 2,100-year-old temple has been unearthed at Athribis near Sohag, Egypt. Reliefs show King Ptolemy VIII making offerings to the goddess Repit and her son Kolanthes. Rare carvings of decans with animal heads were also found at the entrance of a chamber that once held temple utensils. Scholars suggest further analysis is needed to understand its his...
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Shipwreck Off Kenya's Coast Could Be Galleon Linked to Vasco da Gama's Final Voyage
An international team of archaeologists is investigating a shipwreck discovered off the coast of Malindi, Kenya, which may be the remains of the São Jorge, a Portuguese galleon linked to Vasco da Gama's final voyage. The wreck, found in 2013, lies on a coral reef approximately 500 meters from the shore and is believed to have sunk over 500 years a...
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Mysterious 4,000-Year-Old Fishing Canals Unearthed In Belize
The research used 26 radiocarbon dates from test excavation sites in the Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary (CTWS) the largest inland wetland in Belize.
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Archaeologists Discover Ancient Artifacts in Iraq, Unlocking Secrets of Mesopotamia
Artefacts unearthed at Kurd Qaburstan in Iraq, including clay tablets, a game board, and monumental remains, are offering significant insights into Mesopotamian history. Researchers, led by Tiffany Earley-Spadoni from the University of Central Florida, are uncovering details about the daily lives, literacy, and social structures of this Middle Bron...
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Is the Wheel of Ghosts an Ancient Observatory? New Study Suggests Otherwise
The ancient Rujm el-Hiri site, known as the "Wheel of Ghosts," has long been thought to serve as an astronomical observatory. However, a recent study published in Remote Sensing raises questions about this theory, suggesting that geodynamic changes over millions of years have altered its alignment. Researchers from Tel Aviv University and Ben-Gurio...
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Graffiti In Ancient Tamil Nadu Sites Similar To Indus Valley Civilisation Signs: Study
Nearly 90 percent of the graffiti marks found during excavations at ancient archaeological sites in Tamil Nadu have parallels to those found in the Indus Valley Civilisation signs, claims a recent study by the Tamil Nadu State Archeology Department.
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Ancient Battle Site Between Alexander the Great and Ancient Persians Discovered in Turkey
The site of Alexander the Great’s decisive Battle of Granicus, fought in 334 B.C., has been uncovered in northwest Turkey. Archaeologists identified the location about 10 kilometres north of Biga, using a combination of historical records and geomorphological research. The discovery includes the remains of Hermaion, the ancient city where Alexand...
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12,000-Year-Old Wolf Remains in Alaska Show Early Signs of Human Interaction
A 12,000-year-old wolf leg bone discovered at the Swan Point archaeological site in Alaska has provided new insights into early human-wolf interactions. DNA analysis confirmed the animal was related to wolves, while chemical isotope testing showed it had a diet rich in salmon, suggesting possible human involvement. Researchers debate whether this a...
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5 Major Ancient Egyptian Discoveries in 2024: Rare Artefacts, Rituals, Ancient Medical Insights, and More
Throughout 2024, Egypt's archaeological sites revealed groundbreaking discoveries, including the first known astronomical observatory, evidence of hallucinogenic rituals, and ancient medical practices. Highlights include the intact tomb of Idi, a governor’s daughter, gold tongues believed to aid afterlife communication, and a 4,500-year-old skull...
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Genetic Analysis Reveals Family Sacrifices in 1,500-Year-Old Moche Tomb in Peru
A genetic study of a 1,500-year-old Moche tomb in Peru has revealed a unique sacrificial ritual involving family members. Two teenagers, one a boy sacrificed to his father and a girl to her aunt, were found buried alongside high-status individuals in a tomb at the Huaca Cao Viejo temple. This discovery, reported in PNAS, challenges previous assumpt...
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Ancient Bronze Statues Unearthed from Etruscan Healing Spring in Italy
Bronze statues, including snake sculptures and a child priest holding a divination ball, have been unearthed at a sacred hot spring in San Casciano dei Bagni, Italy. Dating back to the Etruscan era and later used by Romans, the site was a place for votive offerings tied to healing rituals. The excavation also revealed preserved organic remains, suc...
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16th-Century Spanish Cannons Found in Arizona, Could Be US’s Oldest Firearms
Archaeologists have discovered two cannons dating back to 1541 in Arizona. The firearms, believed to be the oldest found in the US, were left behind by Spanish forces after a battle against Native Americans. The cannons, part of Francisco Vázquez de Coronado’s expedition, were likely abandoned following resistance from Indigenous groups. Experts...
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15 Stone Age Skulls Found in Italy’s Neolithic Village, Unveiling Ancient Rituals
A recent discovery of 15 Neolithic skulls in the Masseria Candelaro site in Italy offers new insights into ancient rituals. The skulls, dating back to 5618-5335 B.C., suggest they were part of a unique ancestor practice. Found inside a structure, the skulls show no signs of violence, hinting that they were handled over generations in symbolic ritua...
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Gold and Silver Jewellery Found in 1,600-Year-Old Aristocratic Burials in Crimea
Archaeologists have excavated ancient aristocratic burials in Crimea's Almalyk-dere necropolis, dating back 1,600 years. The discoveries include gold and silver jewellery such as earrings, fibulas, belts, and gold foil appliqués. The findings, tied to a Christian Gothic principality, suggest the burials were for elite women. Additionally, a cosmet...
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5,000-Year-Old Relics Discovered in Iraq Suggest a Mysterious Early Government Collapse
A recent study on 5,000-year-old clay bowls discovered in Iraq provides evidence of early governance systems in Mesopotamia. Excavations at Shakhi Kora revealed artifacts and structures associated with centralised labour management, including beveled-rim bowls thought to be used for distributing meals in return for work. Researchers suggest the sit...
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2,100-Year-Old Temple Discovered in Egypt Hidden in Cliff Face, Reveals Carvings of Ancient Gods
A 2,100-year-old temple has been unearthed at Athribis near Sohag, Egypt. Reliefs show King Ptolemy VIII making offerings to the goddess Repit and her son Kolanthes. Rare carvings of decans with animal heads were also found at the entrance of a chamber that once held temple utensils. Scholars suggest further analysis is needed to understand its his...
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Shipwreck Off Kenya's Coast Could Be Galleon Linked to Vasco da Gama's Final Voyage
An international team of archaeologists is investigating a shipwreck discovered off the coast of Malindi, Kenya, which may be the remains of the São Jorge, a Portuguese galleon linked to Vasco da Gama's final voyage. The wreck, found in 2013, lies on a coral reef approximately 500 meters from the shore and is believed to have sunk over 500 years a...
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Mysterious 4,000-Year-Old Fishing Canals Unearthed In Belize
The research used 26 radiocarbon dates from test excavation sites in the Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary (CTWS) the largest inland wetland in Belize.
