#archaeology

#archaeology

The discoveries confirm that the builders were not slaves. If they had been, they would never have been buried in the shadow of the pyramids, like kings and queens did.

A new mission to locate Amelia Earhart's long-missing plane is being launched following fresh clues suggesting she may have crash-landed on a remote island in the South Pacific.

The analysis, published in Nature on Wednesday, showed the remains belonged to a potentially well-regarded pottery worker - one who may have lived into his 60s.

Like the sea, (Babylon) proffers her yield, like a garden of fruit, she flourishes in her charms, like a wave, her swell brings her bounties rolling in.

The earliest known steel acupuncture needles have been discovered in the tomb of the Marquis of Haihun, revealing advanced metallurgical technology from the Western Han Dynasty.

"We believe that knowledge is the strongest weapon to face challenges, and that every moment we study gives us new hope for a better future."

Archaeologists have 'drawn lines' showing how Stone-Age seafarers could have discovered the southernmost islands of Japan, travelling northeast from Taiwan.

The Greek inscription exhorts church-goers to walk the straight and narrow. It reads: Only those on the righteous path may enter here.

The breakthrough by the Chinese and Swedish research team reclassifies Homo longi as a Denisovan, not a new human species, altering our understanding of human evolution.

The very first find was a Neolithic burial, the remains of an adult male in a crouched posture found with a beautiful polished stone axe.

When my ancestor moved the Ulbster Stone to Thurso Castle he had no idea of its historical importance. Today, thanks to the excellent work of all involved, a sister stone has been recovered and restored which adds to the greater understanding we now have of these amazing artefacts.

Derived from iron-rich rocks, red ochre is humanity's oldest known pigment, believed to date back between 350,000 and 400,000 years, used to trace our spread.

After the brutal and unexpected Napoleonic invasion of Spain, in Navarre, as in other regions, the guerrilla strategy was implemented to develop armed resistance, playing the same role throughout the conflict.

The Maltese temples may have served as navigational training sites for ancient seafarers, suggesting a blend of social and cosmological functions in their design.

The new shilling discovered near Norwich embodies the synthesis of Christian and Pagan iconography, dating back to 640-660 A.D., marking a pivotal cultural transition.

Understanding the real implications of the ticketing system, Mazzarella noted that larger groups receive time-consuming vouchers, contributing to the lengthy wait times in the sun.

This research challenges long-standing assumptions about imperial frontier systems in Inner Asia. The Gobi Wall was not just a barrier— it was a dynamic mechanism for governing movement, trade, and territorial control in a challenging environment.

"If we clean up their act, actually those (rock) surfaces can become strong again, and even the holes could get filled in by these little micro bacteria."

This part of the castle had been completely cut off since the explosion. No heavy machinery could be used, so it was all done manually to preserve the archaeological integrity.

The unusual shape of the skull differs markedly from that of a conventional human, sparking curiosity about its origins and potential significance to our understanding of human evolution.

The oldest baked bread in Anatolia, dating back to the Early Bronze Age, has been successfully reproduced and is now available for sale in Eskisehir.

As we dig, we uncover evidence of the past lives of the People from Before, essential for understanding their era and the mysteries surrounding their fall.

The age determination has significantly increased the possibility that the mummy is the sun-dried dragon referenced by the monk at Todai-ji temple.

"Scientists have pinpointed the oldest known evidence of humans making tools from whale bone, dating back about 20,000 years ago, highlighting ancient human-whale interactions."