6 Historical Mysteries Solved By Scientists

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14 March 2024

Unveiling the secrets of the past has always been a challenge. However, with the help of technology and rapidly advancing AI, scientists achieved breakthroughs in 6 historical enigmas in 2023


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Here are six mysteries about human history that scientists have cracked in 2023


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A 5,000-year-old female skeleton, initially thought male due to burial items, surprised archaeologists in Seville, Spain. DNA testing revealed the true gender


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Using AI and computerised tomography, researchers at the University of Nebraska decoded the Herculaneum Scrolls. The research team used AI algorithms to analyze the CT scans, extracting the underlying text


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Otzi the Iceman, a 5,300-year-old mummy found in the Otztal Alps, underwent DNA analysis, challenging preconceived notions about his appearance. The research revealed Otzi had dark skin, and eyes, and was bald


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Machu Picchu's mysteries have long captivated explorers. Cutting-edge LiDAR technology uncovered hidden structures and pathways within the ancient Incan citadel


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New Twist on the Nazca Lines! Advanced AI analysis suggests these enigmatic geoglyphs may have been part of a vast irrigation system


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After centuries of speculation, the purpose of Stonehenge was revealed. Using imaging techniques, scientists confirmed its celestial significance, revealing how it aligned with astronomical phenomena


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