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Ancient Human Remains Reveal Brutal 4,000-Year-Old Massacre in Somerset
A recent discovery in Somerset has uncovered a dark chapter of British prehistory. Researchers found 4,000-year-old human remains at Charterhouse Warren, with over 3,000 bone fragments belonging to at least 37 individuals. Evidence shows brutal acts such as scalping, decapitation, evisceration, and signs of cannibalism. Experts suggest these violen...
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2,500-Year-Old Rare Bronze Age Sword with Iron Rivets Unearthed in Danish Bog
A rare Bronze Age sword, bent into an S-shape, was recently discovered in a Danish bog near Veksø. Estimated to be 2,500 years old, the sword is believed to have been part of a ritual sacrifice. Alongside the sword, a bronze neck ring and other artefacts were uncovered. Archaeologists believe this sword marks an important shift between the Bronze ...
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New Study Confirms Nebra Sky Disc’s Ancient Origins and Advanced Craftsmanship
The Nebra Sky Disc, unearthed in 1999 and dated to 3,800 years ago, has been verified as an authentic Bronze Age artefact by a new study published in Scientific Reports. Using metallurgical analysis, researchers demonstrated the disc's creation involved over ten cycles of heating and hammering at 700°C. The copper used originated from Austrian min...
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Researchers Find Evidence of the Oldest Alphabetic Writing in Human History in Syria
Clay cylinders bearing alphabetic inscriptions have been discovered in a 2400 BCE tomb at Tell Umm-el Marra, Syria. The find challenges prior beliefs about the origin and timeline of alphabetic writing, previously thought to have emerged around 1900 BCE in Egypt. The artefacts, unearthed by Johns Hopkins University researchers, include Early Bronze...
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Al-Natah: 4,000-Year-Old Ancient Town Discovered In Saudi Arabian Oasis
Archaeologists have uncovered a 4,000-year-old fortified town named al-Natah in northwest Saudi Arabia, illustrating the gradual shift from nomadic to urban lifestyles.
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Kenyan Athlete, Once World Championships 800m Bronze Medallist, Dies Of Kidney And Liver Failure At Age 26
"He went into a depression and started drinking heavily," said Bett's sister.
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World's Oldest Cheese Found On 3600-Year-Old Chinese Mummies
The Bronze Age coffin was found during the excavation of the Xiaohe Cemetery in 2003.
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Boy, Who Broke Ancient Bronze Age Jar, Invited Again For Guided Israel Museum Tour
Days after a four-year-old kid unintentionally smashed an ancient jar at an archaeological museum in Israel, he was invited to the assemblage again on Saturday for a guided tour.
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Boy Shatters 3,500-Year-Old Bronze Age Jar At Israel Museum
A four year old boy accidentally shattered a rare bronze age jar that was on display at an archaeological museum in Haifa, Israel.
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Ancient Treasure Trove In Spain Contains Extraterrestrial Iron Objects
Archaeologists discovered that two artifacts from the Bronze Age Treasure of Villena in Spain were made from meteoritic iron, indicating advanced metalworking techniques.
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Ancient Spanish Treasure Reveals Out-Of-This-World Twist: Meteorite Iron Used in Crafts
Alien metal with enigmatic properties has been uncovered within a set of items initially identified six decades ago, and it has been employed in the creation of weaponry.
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2,000-Year-Old Bronze Hand Found Covered In Mysterious Writing In Spain
This remarkable find paves the way for a deeper understanding of Spain's rich history and the diverse voices that shaped its past.
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Bronze Age Treasure Contains Items Made With Iron From "Beyond Planet Earth": Study
A Bronze Age treasure trove that was discovered in Spain more than 60 years ago contains some out-of-this-world metal, a new study, published in the journal Trabajos de Prehistoria, has revealed.
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Search For Lost Earring Leads To Discovery Of Viking Treasure In Norway
When a family in Norway decided to employ a metal detector to search their yard for a lost earring, they ended up uncovering far more than they had anticipated.
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Archaeologists Discover Well-Preserved 3,000-Year-Old Sword In Germany
The sword has been preserved so exceptionally well that it practically still shines.
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Ancient Human Remains Reveal Brutal 4,000-Year-Old Massacre in Somerset
A recent discovery in Somerset has uncovered a dark chapter of British prehistory. Researchers found 4,000-year-old human remains at Charterhouse Warren, with over 3,000 bone fragments belonging to at least 37 individuals. Evidence shows brutal acts such as scalping, decapitation, evisceration, and signs of cannibalism. Experts suggest these violen...
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2,500-Year-Old Rare Bronze Age Sword with Iron Rivets Unearthed in Danish Bog
A rare Bronze Age sword, bent into an S-shape, was recently discovered in a Danish bog near Veksø. Estimated to be 2,500 years old, the sword is believed to have been part of a ritual sacrifice. Alongside the sword, a bronze neck ring and other artefacts were uncovered. Archaeologists believe this sword marks an important shift between the Bronze ...
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New Study Confirms Nebra Sky Disc’s Ancient Origins and Advanced Craftsmanship
The Nebra Sky Disc, unearthed in 1999 and dated to 3,800 years ago, has been verified as an authentic Bronze Age artefact by a new study published in Scientific Reports. Using metallurgical analysis, researchers demonstrated the disc's creation involved over ten cycles of heating and hammering at 700°C. The copper used originated from Austrian min...
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Researchers Find Evidence of the Oldest Alphabetic Writing in Human History in Syria
Clay cylinders bearing alphabetic inscriptions have been discovered in a 2400 BCE tomb at Tell Umm-el Marra, Syria. The find challenges prior beliefs about the origin and timeline of alphabetic writing, previously thought to have emerged around 1900 BCE in Egypt. The artefacts, unearthed by Johns Hopkins University researchers, include Early Bronze...
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Al-Natah: 4,000-Year-Old Ancient Town Discovered In Saudi Arabian Oasis
Archaeologists have uncovered a 4,000-year-old fortified town named al-Natah in northwest Saudi Arabia, illustrating the gradual shift from nomadic to urban lifestyles.
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Kenyan Athlete, Once World Championships 800m Bronze Medallist, Dies Of Kidney And Liver Failure At Age 26
"He went into a depression and started drinking heavily," said Bett's sister.
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World's Oldest Cheese Found On 3600-Year-Old Chinese Mummies
The Bronze Age coffin was found during the excavation of the Xiaohe Cemetery in 2003.
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Boy, Who Broke Ancient Bronze Age Jar, Invited Again For Guided Israel Museum Tour
Days after a four-year-old kid unintentionally smashed an ancient jar at an archaeological museum in Israel, he was invited to the assemblage again on Saturday for a guided tour.
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Boy Shatters 3,500-Year-Old Bronze Age Jar At Israel Museum
A four year old boy accidentally shattered a rare bronze age jar that was on display at an archaeological museum in Haifa, Israel.
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Ancient Treasure Trove In Spain Contains Extraterrestrial Iron Objects
Archaeologists discovered that two artifacts from the Bronze Age Treasure of Villena in Spain were made from meteoritic iron, indicating advanced metalworking techniques.
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Ancient Spanish Treasure Reveals Out-Of-This-World Twist: Meteorite Iron Used in Crafts
Alien metal with enigmatic properties has been uncovered within a set of items initially identified six decades ago, and it has been employed in the creation of weaponry.
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2,000-Year-Old Bronze Hand Found Covered In Mysterious Writing In Spain
This remarkable find paves the way for a deeper understanding of Spain's rich history and the diverse voices that shaped its past.
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Bronze Age Treasure Contains Items Made With Iron From "Beyond Planet Earth": Study
A Bronze Age treasure trove that was discovered in Spain more than 60 years ago contains some out-of-this-world metal, a new study, published in the journal Trabajos de Prehistoria, has revealed.
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Search For Lost Earring Leads To Discovery Of Viking Treasure In Norway
When a family in Norway decided to employ a metal detector to search their yard for a lost earring, they ended up uncovering far more than they had anticipated.
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Archaeologists Discover Well-Preserved 3,000-Year-Old Sword In Germany
The sword has been preserved so exceptionally well that it practically still shines.
