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Archaeologists Find Hundreds Of Roman-Era Artifacts In Switzerland's Lake Neuchatel
Three swords were found, one of which was still intact in its leather sheath, and a metal spade was also recovered.
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Archaeologists Find 12,000-Year-Old Animal Skin That Could Be The Oldest Sewn Clothing
The study also found that bone needles were common in the Pleistocene, but declined in later warmer periods.
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2,000-Year-Old Tamil-Brahmi Inscriptions Found In Egypt's Valley Of The Kings Reveal Travel Links
The linguistic diversity suggests that people from different parts of the Indian subcontinent travelled to Egypt between the 1st and 3rd centuries AD, likely for trade in spices and other valuable goods.
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Archaeologist Discovers 150-Year-Old Alcohol Bottle Offering Unique Glimpse Into US City's Past
This unique bottle has not only proven to be a surprise for experts, but it has also provided a unique and direct opportunity to connect with Utah's past.
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Archaeologists Discover Kashmir's Buddhist Past, "Proud Moment," Says PM
A recent archaeological discovery in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district has brought Kashmir's Buddhist past into the spotlight. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has termed the discovery a proud moment.
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New Discovery Rewrites Timeline Of When Humans Learned To Make Fire
A major archaeological discovery in Suffolk shows that early Neanderthals were making fire about 400,000 years ago, pushing back the timeline of fire mastery and reshaping understanding of human evolution.
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Ancient Workshop In Georgia May Hold Clues To Origins Of The Iron Age
Archaeologists have made a groundbreaking discovery at the 3,000-year-old Kvemo Bolnisi site in southern Georgia, shedding new light on the origins of the Iron Age.
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From Baghdad Battery To Antikythera Mechanism, Here Are 10 Mysterious Archaeological Discoveries
Here are some archaeological discoveries that continue to intrigue and puzzle researchers.
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Lost 'Ghost Ship' Found: Stunning Discovery Of 1886 Schooner Sinks Decades Of Doubt
The long-lost schooner F.J. King, which sank during a storm in 1886 carrying iron ore, has been located nearly 140 years later off Wisconsin's coast.
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Dinosaur-Era Fossils Unearthed Near Lake In Rajasthan Village
Fossil-like remains, including a large bone-shaped structure, were discovered in a village in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer district on Wednesday, raising the possibility of the site being linked to the prehistoric dinosaur era.
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1,000-Year-Old Mummy Found by Gas Workers in Peru Linked to Chancay Culture
Gas workers in Peru discovered a 1,000-year-old mummy during pipeline work in Lima. The boy’s remains, found in a seated burial position with ceremonial items, belong to the Pre-Inca Chancay culture. The site is one of over 2,200 archaeological finds made by Calidda since 2004.
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Archaeologists Discover Three Lost Maya Cities in Guatemala’s Jungle
Archaeologists from Slovakia and Guatemala have unearthed three previously unknown Maya cities in Guatemala’s Petén jungle. The sites—Los Abuelos, Petnal, and Cambrayal—feature ceremonial statues, pyramids, astronomical alignments, and advanced water engineering. Highlights include ancestral altars, a 108-foot pyramid, and a palace with a ro...
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Remains Of 3,000 Years Old Mayan City Found In Guatemala
The Mayan civilization arose around 2000 BC, reaching its height between 400 and 900 AD in what is present-day southern Mexico and Guatemala, as well as parts of Belize, El Salvador and Honduras.
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800-Year-Old Mummy Reveals Unusual Facial Tattoos Made from Rare Minerals
A newly analysed 800-year-old female mummy has surprised researchers with minimalist facial tattoos made from unusual mineral-based ink. Unlike the elaborate designs typically found in Andean mummies, this woman’s tattoos were composed of simple lines and an S-shape, made from magnetite and augite. Discovered in the Italian Museum of Anthropology...
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Archaeologists Unearth Circular Mass Grave of Wounded Individuals in Ancient Peruvian Tomb
Archaeologists in Peru have uncovered a massive circular tomb dating back to around 500 BCE, filled with the remains of 54 individuals, many of whom show signs of violent injury. The discovery suggests ritualised warfare or sacrificial practices and offers fresh insight into the ceremonial traditions of ancient Andean cultures.
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Archaeologists Find Hundreds Of Roman-Era Artifacts In Switzerland's Lake Neuchatel
Three swords were found, one of which was still intact in its leather sheath, and a metal spade was also recovered.
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Archaeologists Find 12,000-Year-Old Animal Skin That Could Be The Oldest Sewn Clothing
The study also found that bone needles were common in the Pleistocene, but declined in later warmer periods.
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2,000-Year-Old Tamil-Brahmi Inscriptions Found In Egypt's Valley Of The Kings Reveal Travel Links
The linguistic diversity suggests that people from different parts of the Indian subcontinent travelled to Egypt between the 1st and 3rd centuries AD, likely for trade in spices and other valuable goods.
-
Archaeologist Discovers 150-Year-Old Alcohol Bottle Offering Unique Glimpse Into US City's Past
This unique bottle has not only proven to be a surprise for experts, but it has also provided a unique and direct opportunity to connect with Utah's past.
-
Archaeologists Discover Kashmir's Buddhist Past, "Proud Moment," Says PM
A recent archaeological discovery in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district has brought Kashmir's Buddhist past into the spotlight. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has termed the discovery a proud moment.
-
New Discovery Rewrites Timeline Of When Humans Learned To Make Fire
A major archaeological discovery in Suffolk shows that early Neanderthals were making fire about 400,000 years ago, pushing back the timeline of fire mastery and reshaping understanding of human evolution.
-
Ancient Workshop In Georgia May Hold Clues To Origins Of The Iron Age
Archaeologists have made a groundbreaking discovery at the 3,000-year-old Kvemo Bolnisi site in southern Georgia, shedding new light on the origins of the Iron Age.
-
From Baghdad Battery To Antikythera Mechanism, Here Are 10 Mysterious Archaeological Discoveries
Here are some archaeological discoveries that continue to intrigue and puzzle researchers.
-
Lost 'Ghost Ship' Found: Stunning Discovery Of 1886 Schooner Sinks Decades Of Doubt
The long-lost schooner F.J. King, which sank during a storm in 1886 carrying iron ore, has been located nearly 140 years later off Wisconsin's coast.
-
Dinosaur-Era Fossils Unearthed Near Lake In Rajasthan Village
Fossil-like remains, including a large bone-shaped structure, were discovered in a village in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer district on Wednesday, raising the possibility of the site being linked to the prehistoric dinosaur era.
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1,000-Year-Old Mummy Found by Gas Workers in Peru Linked to Chancay Culture
Gas workers in Peru discovered a 1,000-year-old mummy during pipeline work in Lima. The boy’s remains, found in a seated burial position with ceremonial items, belong to the Pre-Inca Chancay culture. The site is one of over 2,200 archaeological finds made by Calidda since 2004.
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Archaeologists Discover Three Lost Maya Cities in Guatemala’s Jungle
Archaeologists from Slovakia and Guatemala have unearthed three previously unknown Maya cities in Guatemala’s Petén jungle. The sites—Los Abuelos, Petnal, and Cambrayal—feature ceremonial statues, pyramids, astronomical alignments, and advanced water engineering. Highlights include ancestral altars, a 108-foot pyramid, and a palace with a ro...
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Remains Of 3,000 Years Old Mayan City Found In Guatemala
The Mayan civilization arose around 2000 BC, reaching its height between 400 and 900 AD in what is present-day southern Mexico and Guatemala, as well as parts of Belize, El Salvador and Honduras.
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800-Year-Old Mummy Reveals Unusual Facial Tattoos Made from Rare Minerals
A newly analysed 800-year-old female mummy has surprised researchers with minimalist facial tattoos made from unusual mineral-based ink. Unlike the elaborate designs typically found in Andean mummies, this woman’s tattoos were composed of simple lines and an S-shape, made from magnetite and augite. Discovered in the Italian Museum of Anthropology...
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Archaeologists Unearth Circular Mass Grave of Wounded Individuals in Ancient Peruvian Tomb
Archaeologists in Peru have uncovered a massive circular tomb dating back to around 500 BCE, filled with the remains of 54 individuals, many of whom show signs of violent injury. The discovery suggests ritualised warfare or sacrificial practices and offers fresh insight into the ceremonial traditions of ancient Andean cultures.
