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Ancient Greek Silver Mining Revealed as Source of World's Oldest Lead Pollution

A new study reveals the world's oldest known lead pollution in Greece, dating back 5,200 years, resulting from silver mining; a significant pollution spike occurred after the Roman conquest due to increased silver demand and lead usage.

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Amazonian Archeology Unveils Densely Populated Pre-Columbian Society

A new book, "Archéologie de l'Amazonie", reveals the pre-Columbian Amazon was a densely populated region with sophisticated agriculture and infrastructure, contradicting traditional notions of a pristine wilderness.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Unique Roman Gold Miniature Lock Unearthed in Germany

Constantin Fried, a German amateur archaeologist, discovered a unique gold miniature box lock from the 3rd or 4th century AD in Petershagen, Germany, which is considered a European sensation due to its exceptional craftsmanship and miniature size.

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Xia-Shang Stone Structures Found in Wuhan

Excavations at the 3,500-year-old Panlongcheng site in Wuhan, China, have unearthed large-scale stone structures dating back to the Xia-Shang period (2070-1046 BC), representing the first such discovery in the Yangtze River basin and indicating a high social status for their builders.

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Italy and Saudi Arabia Sign Cultural Agreements Focusing on Archaeological Preservation

Two agreements signed in Al-Ula during Italian Prime Minister Meloni's visit will boost cultural cooperation between Italy and Saudi Arabia, focusing on archaeological preservation, sustainable development, and knowledge sharing between the Italian Ministry of Culture, Pompeii Archaeological Park, a...

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Ancient DNA Reveals Matrilocal Celtic Society in Pre-Roman Britain

Ancient DNA analysis of 57 graves in Dorset, England (100 BC-200 AD), reveals a matrilocal Celtic society where women maintained strong kinship ties and likely controlled land, challenging traditional views of ancient European gender roles.

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Ancient Greek Mining Revealed as Source of World's Oldest Lead Pollution

Research shows the oldest known lead pollution in Greece dates back 5,200 years due to ancient silver and copper mining, with a sharp increase around 146 BC after the Roman conquest.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Ancient Greek Lead Pollution: 5,200-Year-Old Evidence and Roman Intensification

Research in Greece reveals the oldest known evidence of lead pollution, dating back 5,200 years, caused by smelting silver ore; this pollution intensified significantly after the Roman conquest due to increased silver coin production and Roman use of lead.

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4,500-Year-Old Cemetery Unearths Bell Beaker Culture Details

Archaeologists in Förderstedt, Germany, discovered a 4,500-year-old Bell Beaker culture cemetery with ten graves; three central graves contained artifacts like a bell-shaped vessel, a stone arm protector, and arrowheads, indicating warriors and suggesting a hierarchical society.

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Ancient British Iron Age Society Centered on Female Lineage

New research using ancient DNA reveals a 2,000-year-old British Iron Age community in Dorset structured around female lineages, where women inherited land and wealth, challenging traditional patriarchal norms and demonstrating the widespread practice of matrilocality in ancient Britain.

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Earliest High-Altitude Neolithic Site Unearthed on Tibetan Plateau

A five-year excavation at the Mapu Tsho site in Xizang, China, unearthed Neolithic relics dating from 4,800 to 2,000 years ago, representing the earliest high-altitude lakeside settlement on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, providing insights into early human adaptation and cultural diversity.

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Iron Age Britain: Matrilocal Society Revealed by Genetic Research

Genetic analysis of 57 Iron Age individuals in Dorset reveals a matrilocal Celtic society, challenging previous assumptions about ancient European social structures and highlighting the unique role of women.

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