#archaeology

#archaeology

Cannibalism was likely the result of a violent episode between competing Late Neolithic herding communities about 5,700 years ago.

Twelve sacrificial pits were discovered containing offerings including the remains of burned houses, ceramics, dog bones, and human skulls, near Gerstewitz, eastern Germany.

The discovery of a 900-year-old ceramic ceremonial vessel at the Harran Archaeological Site in Turkey is significant as it showcases sophisticated multicolored lusterware glaze typical of medieval Islamic craftsmanship.

The discovery of oil lamps and Hebrew artifacts in Castulo suggests a previously unknown Jewish community in the late Roman era, around the fourth or fifth century AD.

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) confirmed that nations bear a responsibility to take action against climate change, emphasizing the need for compliance with international laws.

DNA analysis showed that people buried under the same house were often related on their mother's side, indicating a matrilineal household formation in Catalhoyuk.

The recently identified portrait of Konstantinos XI Palaiologos in a monastery church provides new insights into Byzantine art and its historical context, particularly during the mid-Byzantine period.

"This is a natural process that uncovers, and eventually recovers, these glyphs and others located around the island," Nathan Wilkes explained, highlighting the dynamic nature of the shoreline.

The tomb of Kim Young, a hostage prince from Silla, was discovered in Xi'an, China, marking an important find in the study of Tang Dynasty and Silla relations.

The Penico archaeological site has been identified as a vital trading centre connecting early Pacific coastal communities with those in the Andes and Amazon regions.

The team revealed that the megalithic landscape in the Le Plasker section was constructed between 4600 and 4300 BC, placing it among Europe's earliest megalithic monuments.

The ruins of the first Londinium basilica were discovered under an unremarkable road in the City, offering deeper insights into how the city functioned two millennia ago.

The largest exhibition of Viking-age artefacts in the UK aims to tell the story of the Vikings' power base in the north of England, showcasing significant findings.

Sophie Jackson, director of development at MOLA, stated, 'Finding substantial remains of the basilica is one of the most remarkable discoveries made in the City in recent years, and it has been described as the equivalent to discovering the Speaker's Chair in the Chamber of the House of Commons in 2,000 years' time.'

These findings strongly support the hypothesis that the Giza Plateau conceals a vast subterranean complex, potentially indicative of an extensive underground city.

Easter Island was settled from central East Polynesia around AD 1200-1250. The Polynesians were skilled sailors so double canoes were used.

Twenty-two massive stone blocks from the Lighthouse of Alexandria have been raised from the Mediterranean, including Ptolemaic door lintels and a pylon, some weighing up to 80 tons.

Kaifu devised an adventurous plan that would see a team of researchers take to the sea in a 225 km canoe trip from Taiwan to Japan's Yonaguni island.

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.

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 mammoth-tusk boomerang may date back 40,000 years, significantly older than previously thought, providing insights into ancient life in Ice Age Poland.

Her research prompted a seismic shift in the understanding of human migration to the Americas, challenging the Clovis-first theory with evidence of occupation over 30,000 years ago.