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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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Neolithic Stone Circles Discovered in England Could Solve the Stonehenge Mystery: Report
Two Neolithic stone circles were recently discovered on Dartmoor, England. Alan Endacott, archaeologist, suggests these sites, one named Metheral and the other Irishman’s Wall, were part of a 5-mile ceremonial arc from 5,000 years ago. The findings highlight the cultural and spiritual significance of Dartmoor's uplands in prehistoric times. Simil...
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Stone Age Wall Discovered Off Germany May Be Europe's Oldest Megastructure
An underwater hunting structure dating back to the Stone Age discovered in the Western Baltic Sea.
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PM Modi launches, Inaugurates Projects Worth Rs 13,500 Crore In Telangana
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday laid the foundation stone for several developmental projects and inaugurated other finished structures, in total worth more than Rs 13,500 crore via videoconferencing in Mahabubnagar district in Telangana.
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In Germany's 'Stonehenge', A Discovery Sheds Light On 4,000-Year-Old Beer Making
An ancient brewery dating back to more than 4,000 years ago has been unearthed in German 'Stonehenge', a site resembling the original one in the UK with its concentric circles and wooden or stone structures, Newsweek said in a report.
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India Gate Turns 100: 10 Facts About Delhi's Iconic Structure
India Gate: The foundation stone of India Gate or the All India War Memorial Arch in Delhi was laid on February 10 in 1921. According to old records, the foundation stone at India Gate was laid by the Duke of Connaught, a British royal, during his visit to India. Here are few interesting facts
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Stone Structure Suspected To Be Remains Of Ancient Temple Found In Odisha
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on Thursday unearthed a stone structure suspected to be remains of an ancient temple during excavation near Shree Lingaraj Temple.
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PM Modi To Open Assam's Bogibeel Railroad Bridge Soon: 10 Points
The foundation stone for Assam's Bogibeel Bridge may have been laid in 1997, but it is only today that the double-decker rail-and-road bridge will open to traffic. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will do the honours. Billed as India's longest railroad bridge, the five-kilometre structure spans the waters of the mighty Brahmaputra River. Bogibeel Bridg...
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China's Great Wall Is "Crumbling", Architects Are Using Drones To Save It
Though it's often talked about as if it's a single continuous structure, China's legendary Great Wall is actually a series of stone fortifications that crawl across the country's changing landscape from the Korean border to the Gobi desert.
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Kidney Stones: 5 Best Ayurvedic Cures To Get Rid Of Stones
Kidney, the most vital organ of human body, often suffers from stones. Stones are mostly removed by surgery but people can get rid of them by following some Ayurvedic treatment for kidney stones.
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Gravity-Defying Sculptures Are The Result Of A Quirky Stone Stacking Contest
The European Stone Stacking Championships had sculpture artists gather in Scotland on Sunday to compete for the weighty title of champion stone stacker, in a quirky competition launched last year. Competitors must create the most complex and gravity-defying artistic sculptures from rocks and pebbles gathered on Dunbar's Eye Cave Beach.
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Google Earth Discovers Ancient Stone 'Gates' In Saudi Arabia
Scientists have discovered about 400 previously undocumented stone structures known as 'Gates' in Saudi Arabia with the help of Google Earth imagery.
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Many High-Rises In India Use Same Cladding Used In Gutted London Tower
The inferno at a London residential building that killed 79 people last week has raised concerns for architects and builders in India. One of the main reasons identified by experts for the 24-storey Grenfell Tower going up in flames in a matter of hours was the cladding or material coating used on the structure of the building. This cladding techno...
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This 'Ancient City' Below The Sea Wasn't Built By Humans
When tourists snorkeling near the Greek isle of Zakynthos first spotted mysterious structures about 20 feet under the sea, they thought they might have stumbled upon a lost city. And you can't blame them: The site features what appear to be clusters of cobblestones and symmetrical stone cylinders with Hellenic flair. It's easy to see the waterlogge...
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India starts building replice of Cambodia's Angkor Wat
A Hindu trust has started a 10-year project to build a replica of Cambodia's Angkor Wat temple on the banks of the Ganga. A foundation-laying ceremony was held on Monday at the 40-acre site in Bihar where the trust plans to recreate the temple's huge structure and elaborate stone carvings. Organisers say they intend the new building to be the talle...
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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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Neolithic Stone Circles Discovered in England Could Solve the Stonehenge Mystery: Report
Two Neolithic stone circles were recently discovered on Dartmoor, England. Alan Endacott, archaeologist, suggests these sites, one named Metheral and the other Irishman’s Wall, were part of a 5-mile ceremonial arc from 5,000 years ago. The findings highlight the cultural and spiritual significance of Dartmoor's uplands in prehistoric times. Simil...
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Stone Age Wall Discovered Off Germany May Be Europe's Oldest Megastructure
An underwater hunting structure dating back to the Stone Age discovered in the Western Baltic Sea.
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PM Modi launches, Inaugurates Projects Worth Rs 13,500 Crore In Telangana
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday laid the foundation stone for several developmental projects and inaugurated other finished structures, in total worth more than Rs 13,500 crore via videoconferencing in Mahabubnagar district in Telangana.
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In Germany's 'Stonehenge', A Discovery Sheds Light On 4,000-Year-Old Beer Making
An ancient brewery dating back to more than 4,000 years ago has been unearthed in German 'Stonehenge', a site resembling the original one in the UK with its concentric circles and wooden or stone structures, Newsweek said in a report.
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India Gate Turns 100: 10 Facts About Delhi's Iconic Structure
India Gate: The foundation stone of India Gate or the All India War Memorial Arch in Delhi was laid on February 10 in 1921. According to old records, the foundation stone at India Gate was laid by the Duke of Connaught, a British royal, during his visit to India. Here are few interesting facts
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Stone Structure Suspected To Be Remains Of Ancient Temple Found In Odisha
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on Thursday unearthed a stone structure suspected to be remains of an ancient temple during excavation near Shree Lingaraj Temple.
-
PM Modi To Open Assam's Bogibeel Railroad Bridge Soon: 10 Points
The foundation stone for Assam's Bogibeel Bridge may have been laid in 1997, but it is only today that the double-decker rail-and-road bridge will open to traffic. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will do the honours. Billed as India's longest railroad bridge, the five-kilometre structure spans the waters of the mighty Brahmaputra River. Bogibeel Bridg...
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China's Great Wall Is "Crumbling", Architects Are Using Drones To Save It
Though it's often talked about as if it's a single continuous structure, China's legendary Great Wall is actually a series of stone fortifications that crawl across the country's changing landscape from the Korean border to the Gobi desert.
-
Kidney Stones: 5 Best Ayurvedic Cures To Get Rid Of Stones
Kidney, the most vital organ of human body, often suffers from stones. Stones are mostly removed by surgery but people can get rid of them by following some Ayurvedic treatment for kidney stones.
-
Gravity-Defying Sculptures Are The Result Of A Quirky Stone Stacking Contest
The European Stone Stacking Championships had sculpture artists gather in Scotland on Sunday to compete for the weighty title of champion stone stacker, in a quirky competition launched last year. Competitors must create the most complex and gravity-defying artistic sculptures from rocks and pebbles gathered on Dunbar's Eye Cave Beach.
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Google Earth Discovers Ancient Stone 'Gates' In Saudi Arabia
Scientists have discovered about 400 previously undocumented stone structures known as 'Gates' in Saudi Arabia with the help of Google Earth imagery.
-
Many High-Rises In India Use Same Cladding Used In Gutted London Tower
The inferno at a London residential building that killed 79 people last week has raised concerns for architects and builders in India. One of the main reasons identified by experts for the 24-storey Grenfell Tower going up in flames in a matter of hours was the cladding or material coating used on the structure of the building. This cladding techno...
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This 'Ancient City' Below The Sea Wasn't Built By Humans
When tourists snorkeling near the Greek isle of Zakynthos first spotted mysterious structures about 20 feet under the sea, they thought they might have stumbled upon a lost city. And you can't blame them: The site features what appear to be clusters of cobblestones and symmetrical stone cylinders with Hellenic flair. It's easy to see the waterlogge...
-
India starts building replice of Cambodia's Angkor Wat
A Hindu trust has started a 10-year project to build a replica of Cambodia's Angkor Wat temple on the banks of the Ganga. A foundation-laying ceremony was held on Monday at the 40-acre site in Bihar where the trust plans to recreate the temple's huge structure and elaborate stone carvings. Organisers say they intend the new building to be the talle...
