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World's Oldest Non-Figurative Painting Found In Indonesian Cave
The discovery was made by archaeology and archaeometry experts who studied several Palaeolithic artworks at the site.
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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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Study Suggests Iberian Slate Plaques May Have Served as Non-Verbal Genealogical Records
A study published in the European Journal of Archaeology proposes that slate plaques from the Late Neolithic and Copper Age Iberian Peninsula (3200–2200 BC) served as non-verbal genealogical records. The plaques, found in tombs across Portugal and Spain, were engraved with intricate geometric patterns and may have indicated clan affiliations and ...
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123 Bodies Found in England's Ancient Leicester Cathedral: What You Need to Know
In Leicester, archaeologists uncovered a mass burial pit containing 123 bodies, dating back to the early 12th century. The cause of death remains unclear, though theories point to famine or pestilence. Radiocarbon dating revealed the bodies predated the Black Death, further deepening the mystery. The find offers a glimpse into medieval life and dea...
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12,000-Year-Old Preserved Human Brains Baffle Scientists, Challenges Decay Assumptions
The discovery is significant because soft tissue preservation is uncommon under natural conditions.
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Amazon River Drought Reveals 2,000-Year-Old Human Faces Sculpted In Stone
Human faces sculpted into stone up to 2,000 years ago have appeared on a rocky outcropping along the Amazon River since water levels dropped to record lows in the region's worst drought in more than a century.
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No Information For RTI Query On Taj Mahal, Archaeological Survey Officials To Lose Salary
Not providing information about illegal constructions in the prohibited area around Taj Mahal proved costly for two officials of the Archaeological Survey of India as the CIC imposed a maximum penalty of Rs 25,000 on them. The transparency panel was irked that despite its clear directives to disclose information about the specifics of illegal const...
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Kung Fu Yoga Box Office Collection Day 1: Jackie Chan's Film Receives An 'Average' Opening
Kung Fu Yoga: Jackie Chan's film recorded 25-30% occupancy in India. The film also stars Sonu Sood, Disha Patani and Amyra Dastur in pivotal roles
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Hunt for stolen water meters leads cops to 1,000-yr-old scripture
A search to recover stolen water meters in Kalyan led cops to chance upon some historic antique stationery lying in a scrap shop. On Tuesday, the Bazarpeth police recovered a tamrapatra - a copper-plate used to record information by engraving in ancient times - said to be dating back to 1019 AD, from a scrap shop in Ghiladevi Chowk, Kalyan (West). ...
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World's Oldest Non-Figurative Painting Found In Indonesian Cave
The discovery was made by archaeology and archaeometry experts who studied several Palaeolithic artworks at the site.
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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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Study Suggests Iberian Slate Plaques May Have Served as Non-Verbal Genealogical Records
A study published in the European Journal of Archaeology proposes that slate plaques from the Late Neolithic and Copper Age Iberian Peninsula (3200–2200 BC) served as non-verbal genealogical records. The plaques, found in tombs across Portugal and Spain, were engraved with intricate geometric patterns and may have indicated clan affiliations and ...
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123 Bodies Found in England's Ancient Leicester Cathedral: What You Need to Know
In Leicester, archaeologists uncovered a mass burial pit containing 123 bodies, dating back to the early 12th century. The cause of death remains unclear, though theories point to famine or pestilence. Radiocarbon dating revealed the bodies predated the Black Death, further deepening the mystery. The find offers a glimpse into medieval life and dea...
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12,000-Year-Old Preserved Human Brains Baffle Scientists, Challenges Decay Assumptions
The discovery is significant because soft tissue preservation is uncommon under natural conditions.
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Amazon River Drought Reveals 2,000-Year-Old Human Faces Sculpted In Stone
Human faces sculpted into stone up to 2,000 years ago have appeared on a rocky outcropping along the Amazon River since water levels dropped to record lows in the region's worst drought in more than a century.
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No Information For RTI Query On Taj Mahal, Archaeological Survey Officials To Lose Salary
Not providing information about illegal constructions in the prohibited area around Taj Mahal proved costly for two officials of the Archaeological Survey of India as the CIC imposed a maximum penalty of Rs 25,000 on them. The transparency panel was irked that despite its clear directives to disclose information about the specifics of illegal const...
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Kung Fu Yoga Box Office Collection Day 1: Jackie Chan's Film Receives An 'Average' Opening
Kung Fu Yoga: Jackie Chan's film recorded 25-30% occupancy in India. The film also stars Sonu Sood, Disha Patani and Amyra Dastur in pivotal roles
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Hunt for stolen water meters leads cops to 1,000-yr-old scripture
A search to recover stolen water meters in Kalyan led cops to chance upon some historic antique stationery lying in a scrap shop. On Tuesday, the Bazarpeth police recovered a tamrapatra - a copper-plate used to record information by engraving in ancient times - said to be dating back to 1019 AD, from a scrap shop in Ghiladevi Chowk, Kalyan (West). ...
