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Nearly 80 Headless Human Skeletons Discovered At A Spooky Stone Age Site
Archaeologists investigating a 7,000-year-old settlement in Slovakia have uncovered nearly 80 human skeletons buried without their heads, raising fresh questions about mysterious Stone Age rituals.
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Iron Age Scottish Woman May Have Had Her Brain Removed Before Burial, Study Finds
An Iron Age Scottish woman likely had her brains scooped out after she died as part of her burial, according to a new study that sheds further light on the complex funerary rites of this prehistoric culture.
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"Dig Of Century": Ancient Coins, Medieval Pottery Unearthed From Notre Dame
At the cathedral's birth in 1163, the entire square was packed with medieval houses, split by a single street.
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Ancient Sanctuary, Temple Structures Unearthed During Highway Construction In Italy
The discovery was announced by the Italian Superintendency of Archaeology, Fine Arts, and Landscape in a press release issued on May 19.
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Older Than Stonehenge: 5,000-Year-Old Artificial Island Discovered In Scotland
Archaeologists in Scotland have uncovered the remains of a mysterious artificial island dating back more than 5,000 years, revealing that prehistoric communities were capable of advanced engineering long before Stonehenge was built.
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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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A Routine Beach Walk Turns Extraordinary As Couple Discovers 2,000-Year-Old Footprints
Officials reported that the footprints date back to the early first century AD, when Boudica, Jesus, and the Roman Empire were at their peak.
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Madhya Pradesh's Bhojshala Dispute: Court Seeks Responses on ASI Survey Report
The Indore Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court on Monday heard the long-pending matter concerning the disputed Bhojshala Kamal Maula complex in Dhar.
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Archaeotourism: India's Ancient Past May Be Its Newest Travel Trend
Archaeotourism transforms history from a classroom subject into a lived experience.
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World's Oldest Manmade Structure In Greece, Shut To Tourists For 10 Years, Is Open Again
There are places you visit for photographs. There are places you visit for food. And then there are places you visit because they change how you see yourself in the long story of humanity. Theopetra Cave is that third kind.
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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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Konkan's 12,000-Year-Old Petroglyphs Reveal A Lost World Through Rare Traces Of Stone-Age Art
The petroglyphs provide insight into the ecological history and worship rituals of the Konkan region
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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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Denmark Archaeologists Discover The World's Largest Medieval Cargo Ship
The ship survived for centuries because the sand protected it from the elements.
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Plague Victims Beneath The Tower? Archaeologists Uncover Mediaeval Graves In London
New archaeological excavations at the Tower of London have uncovered over 20 mediaeval burials, including possible plague victims and rare grave goods, offering new insights into the people and structures linked to the historic site.
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Nearly 80 Headless Human Skeletons Discovered At A Spooky Stone Age Site
Archaeologists investigating a 7,000-year-old settlement in Slovakia have uncovered nearly 80 human skeletons buried without their heads, raising fresh questions about mysterious Stone Age rituals.
-
Iron Age Scottish Woman May Have Had Her Brain Removed Before Burial, Study Finds
An Iron Age Scottish woman likely had her brains scooped out after she died as part of her burial, according to a new study that sheds further light on the complex funerary rites of this prehistoric culture.
-
"Dig Of Century": Ancient Coins, Medieval Pottery Unearthed From Notre Dame
At the cathedral's birth in 1163, the entire square was packed with medieval houses, split by a single street.
-
Ancient Sanctuary, Temple Structures Unearthed During Highway Construction In Italy
The discovery was announced by the Italian Superintendency of Archaeology, Fine Arts, and Landscape in a press release issued on May 19.
-
Older Than Stonehenge: 5,000-Year-Old Artificial Island Discovered In Scotland
Archaeologists in Scotland have uncovered the remains of a mysterious artificial island dating back more than 5,000 years, revealing that prehistoric communities were capable of advanced engineering long before Stonehenge was built.
-
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.
-
A Routine Beach Walk Turns Extraordinary As Couple Discovers 2,000-Year-Old Footprints
Officials reported that the footprints date back to the early first century AD, when Boudica, Jesus, and the Roman Empire were at their peak.
-
Madhya Pradesh's Bhojshala Dispute: Court Seeks Responses on ASI Survey Report
The Indore Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court on Monday heard the long-pending matter concerning the disputed Bhojshala Kamal Maula complex in Dhar.
-
Archaeotourism: India's Ancient Past May Be Its Newest Travel Trend
Archaeotourism transforms history from a classroom subject into a lived experience.
-
World's Oldest Manmade Structure In Greece, Shut To Tourists For 10 Years, Is Open Again
There are places you visit for photographs. There are places you visit for food. And then there are places you visit because they change how you see yourself in the long story of humanity. Theopetra Cave is that third kind.
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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.
-
Konkan's 12,000-Year-Old Petroglyphs Reveal A Lost World Through Rare Traces Of Stone-Age Art
The petroglyphs provide insight into the ecological history and worship rituals of the Konkan region
-
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.
-
Denmark Archaeologists Discover The World's Largest Medieval Cargo Ship
The ship survived for centuries because the sand protected it from the elements.
-
Plague Victims Beneath The Tower? Archaeologists Uncover Mediaeval Graves In London
New archaeological excavations at the Tower of London have uncovered over 20 mediaeval burials, including possible plague victims and rare grave goods, offering new insights into the people and structures linked to the historic site.
