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Mystery Of Seahenge Solved? Bronze Age Circle "Built To End Endless Winter"
The 4,000 year old timber circle on the Norfolk coast, was built during a period of extreme cold as part of rituals intended to end harsh winters and bring back summer.
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Ancient Xiaohe Burials Uncovered: Boat Coffins, Cattle Symbols, and More
Buried in China’s Tarim Basin desert, the Bronze Age Xiaohe culture left behind boat-shaped coffins, cattle artefacts, and mysterious upright poles. Archaeologist Dr. Gino Caspari’s new analysis suggests these symbols represent a mirrored afterlife and a water-centric worldview.
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Archaeologists Discover Ancient Artifacts in Iraq, Unlocking Secrets of Mesopotamia
Artefacts unearthed at Kurd Qaburstan in Iraq, including clay tablets, a game board, and monumental remains, are offering significant insights into Mesopotamian history. Researchers, led by Tiffany Earley-Spadoni from the University of Central Florida, are uncovering details about the daily lives, literacy, and social structures of this Middle Bron...
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Ancient Bronze Age Settlement Discovered in Caucasus Mountains Using Drone Mapping
In the Caucasus Mountains, drone mapping has uncovered Dmanisis Gora, an ancient settlement dating back over 3,000 years. The project, led by Dr. Nathaniel Erb-Satullo and Dimitri Jachvliani, employed drones to capture high-resolution images of the site, revealing a vast defensive wall, graves, and other structural remains. The discovery challenges...
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Study Reveals Genetic and Linguistic Roots of Indo-European Populations
A comprehensive study involving 91 researchers provides significant insights into the genetic and linguistic origins of Indo-European populations. It identifies two main migrations during the Bronze Age, with steppe ancestry spreading across Europe. The research also links specific populations like the Spanish, French, and Italian to Bell Beaker an...
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Ancient Human Remains Reveal Brutal 4,000-Year-Old Massacre in Somerset
A recent discovery in Somerset has uncovered a dark chapter of British prehistory. Researchers found 4,000-year-old human remains at Charterhouse Warren, with over 3,000 bone fragments belonging to at least 37 individuals. Evidence shows brutal acts such as scalping, decapitation, evisceration, and signs of cannibalism. Experts suggest these violen...
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2,500-Year-Old Rare Bronze Age Sword with Iron Rivets Unearthed in Danish Bog
A rare Bronze Age sword, bent into an S-shape, was recently discovered in a Danish bog near Veksø. Estimated to be 2,500 years old, the sword is believed to have been part of a ritual sacrifice. Alongside the sword, a bronze neck ring and other artefacts were uncovered. Archaeologists believe this sword marks an important shift between the Bronze ...
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New Study Confirms Nebra Sky Disc’s Ancient Origins and Advanced Craftsmanship
The Nebra Sky Disc, unearthed in 1999 and dated to 3,800 years ago, has been verified as an authentic Bronze Age artefact by a new study published in Scientific Reports. Using metallurgical analysis, researchers demonstrated the disc's creation involved over ten cycles of heating and hammering at 700°C. The copper used originated from Austrian min...
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Al-Natah: 4,000-Year-Old Ancient Town Discovered In Saudi Arabian Oasis
Archaeologists have uncovered a 4,000-year-old fortified town named al-Natah in northwest Saudi Arabia, illustrating the gradual shift from nomadic to urban lifestyles.
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World's Oldest Cheese Found On 3600-Year-Old Chinese Mummies
The Bronze Age coffin was found during the excavation of the Xiaohe Cemetery in 2003.
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Boy, Who Broke Ancient Bronze Age Jar, Invited Again For Guided Israel Museum Tour
Days after a four-year-old kid unintentionally smashed an ancient jar at an archaeological museum in Israel, he was invited to the assemblage again on Saturday for a guided tour.
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Ancient Treasure Trove In Spain Contains Extraterrestrial Iron Objects
Archaeologists discovered that two artifacts from the Bronze Age Treasure of Villena in Spain were made from meteoritic iron, indicating advanced metalworking techniques.
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Bronze Age Treasure Contains Items Made With Iron From "Beyond Planet Earth": Study
A Bronze Age treasure trove that was discovered in Spain more than 60 years ago contains some out-of-this-world metal, a new study, published in the journal Trabajos de Prehistoria, has revealed.
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Archaeologists Discover Well-Preserved 3,000-Year-Old Sword In Germany
The sword has been preserved so exceptionally well that it practically still shines.
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Mistaken For A Replica, This Sword Is Actually A 3,000-Year-Old Weapon
The sword has been on exhibit at the Field Museum in Chicago for almost a century, with the label "merely a replica." However, it was recognised as authentic last year.
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Mystery Of Seahenge Solved? Bronze Age Circle "Built To End Endless Winter"
The 4,000 year old timber circle on the Norfolk coast, was built during a period of extreme cold as part of rituals intended to end harsh winters and bring back summer.
-
Ancient Xiaohe Burials Uncovered: Boat Coffins, Cattle Symbols, and More
Buried in China’s Tarim Basin desert, the Bronze Age Xiaohe culture left behind boat-shaped coffins, cattle artefacts, and mysterious upright poles. Archaeologist Dr. Gino Caspari’s new analysis suggests these symbols represent a mirrored afterlife and a water-centric worldview.
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Archaeologists Discover Ancient Artifacts in Iraq, Unlocking Secrets of Mesopotamia
Artefacts unearthed at Kurd Qaburstan in Iraq, including clay tablets, a game board, and monumental remains, are offering significant insights into Mesopotamian history. Researchers, led by Tiffany Earley-Spadoni from the University of Central Florida, are uncovering details about the daily lives, literacy, and social structures of this Middle Bron...
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Ancient Bronze Age Settlement Discovered in Caucasus Mountains Using Drone Mapping
In the Caucasus Mountains, drone mapping has uncovered Dmanisis Gora, an ancient settlement dating back over 3,000 years. The project, led by Dr. Nathaniel Erb-Satullo and Dimitri Jachvliani, employed drones to capture high-resolution images of the site, revealing a vast defensive wall, graves, and other structural remains. The discovery challenges...
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Study Reveals Genetic and Linguistic Roots of Indo-European Populations
A comprehensive study involving 91 researchers provides significant insights into the genetic and linguistic origins of Indo-European populations. It identifies two main migrations during the Bronze Age, with steppe ancestry spreading across Europe. The research also links specific populations like the Spanish, French, and Italian to Bell Beaker an...
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Ancient Human Remains Reveal Brutal 4,000-Year-Old Massacre in Somerset
A recent discovery in Somerset has uncovered a dark chapter of British prehistory. Researchers found 4,000-year-old human remains at Charterhouse Warren, with over 3,000 bone fragments belonging to at least 37 individuals. Evidence shows brutal acts such as scalping, decapitation, evisceration, and signs of cannibalism. Experts suggest these violen...
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2,500-Year-Old Rare Bronze Age Sword with Iron Rivets Unearthed in Danish Bog
A rare Bronze Age sword, bent into an S-shape, was recently discovered in a Danish bog near Veksø. Estimated to be 2,500 years old, the sword is believed to have been part of a ritual sacrifice. Alongside the sword, a bronze neck ring and other artefacts were uncovered. Archaeologists believe this sword marks an important shift between the Bronze ...
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New Study Confirms Nebra Sky Disc’s Ancient Origins and Advanced Craftsmanship
The Nebra Sky Disc, unearthed in 1999 and dated to 3,800 years ago, has been verified as an authentic Bronze Age artefact by a new study published in Scientific Reports. Using metallurgical analysis, researchers demonstrated the disc's creation involved over ten cycles of heating and hammering at 700°C. The copper used originated from Austrian min...
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Al-Natah: 4,000-Year-Old Ancient Town Discovered In Saudi Arabian Oasis
Archaeologists have uncovered a 4,000-year-old fortified town named al-Natah in northwest Saudi Arabia, illustrating the gradual shift from nomadic to urban lifestyles.
-
World's Oldest Cheese Found On 3600-Year-Old Chinese Mummies
The Bronze Age coffin was found during the excavation of the Xiaohe Cemetery in 2003.
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Boy, Who Broke Ancient Bronze Age Jar, Invited Again For Guided Israel Museum Tour
Days after a four-year-old kid unintentionally smashed an ancient jar at an archaeological museum in Israel, he was invited to the assemblage again on Saturday for a guided tour.
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Ancient Treasure Trove In Spain Contains Extraterrestrial Iron Objects
Archaeologists discovered that two artifacts from the Bronze Age Treasure of Villena in Spain were made from meteoritic iron, indicating advanced metalworking techniques.
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Bronze Age Treasure Contains Items Made With Iron From "Beyond Planet Earth": Study
A Bronze Age treasure trove that was discovered in Spain more than 60 years ago contains some out-of-this-world metal, a new study, published in the journal Trabajos de Prehistoria, has revealed.
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Archaeologists Discover Well-Preserved 3,000-Year-Old Sword In Germany
The sword has been preserved so exceptionally well that it practically still shines.
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Mistaken For A Replica, This Sword Is Actually A 3,000-Year-Old Weapon
The sword has been on exhibit at the Field Museum in Chicago for almost a century, with the label "merely a replica." However, it was recognised as authentic last year.
