Tag #Archaeology

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37,000-Year-Old Tortoise Carving: Earliest Known Religious Symbol in the Middle East

A 37,000-year-old tortoise shell carving found in Israel's Manot Cave is evidence of early human spiritual rituals, predating known Middle Eastern religious symbols by over 35,000 years and suggesting a communal practice possibly aiding societal adaptation in the Upper Paleolithic era.

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Thessaloniki Metro's Launch Defies Expectations, Fostering Urban Renewal

The opening of Thessaloniki's metro system has been met with overwhelming public enthusiasm, exceeding expectations and challenging previous assumptions about the city's ability to modernize; the integration of archaeological finds within the metro stations is fostering a renewed appreciation for th...

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Ancient Roman Road Integrated into Thessaloniki Metro Station

Thessaloniki's new metro line, opened November 30th, features a subterranean museum at Venizelou Station showcasing a remarkably preserved 2,300-year-old Roman road, after a redesign to accommodate the discovery.

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Ancient Alaskan Dog Bones Push Back Human-Canine Coexistence Timeline by 2,000 Years

New research analyzing ancient canine bones in Alaska suggests humans and dogs coexisted around 10,000 BC, 2,000 years earlier than previously thought; salmon protein traces found in the bones indicate humans fed the dogs, supporting domestication.

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Thessaloniki Opens Unique Driverless Metro System After 20-Year Construction

Thessaloniki opened its new €3 billion driverless metro on Saturday after almost 20 years of construction, unearthing over 300,000 artifacts and aiming to reduce daily traffic by 57,000 cars; the system integrates a museum showcasing the finds.

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Viking Treasure Begins International Tour

The Galloway Hoard, a significant Viking-age treasure, embarks on an international tour starting in Australia, showcasing its rich history and conservation efforts.

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Turtle-Shaped Sculpture Found in Manot Cave Sheds Light on Ancient Rituals

A 28kg, 11-inch turtle-shaped rock sculpture, carved over 35,000 years ago, was discovered in Israel's Manot Cave, suggesting ritualistic practices by early homo sapiens in a secluded chamber within the cave.

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300,000-Year-Old Fossils Found in China Rewrite Human Evolution Timeline

Excavations at the Hualongdong site in Anhui Province, China, unearthed 11 human fossils dating back 300,000 years, representing the earliest Homo sapiens-like fossils in East Asia, challenging existing theories on human evolution and migration.

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Análisis arqueológico revela uso de estimulantes por guerreros germánicos en la época romana

Un estudio de la Universidad Maria Curie-Sklodowska revela el uso de cucharas especiales por guerreros germánicos para dosificar estimulantes (beleño, adormidera, lúpulo) antes del combate durante la época romana, desafiando la visión tradicional de estas sociedades.

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Gladiator II Inspires Historically Accurate Exhibition

Enrique Baquedano, director of Madrid's MARPA museum, loved Gladiator II despite its historical flaws, prompting the museum to create a gladiatorial history exhibition opening March 6th, featuring 170 artifacts to offer a historically accurate view of gladiators.

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Massive Stone Age Wall Discovered in Mecklenburg Bay

A nearly kilometer-long Stone Age wall, discovered 21 meters underwater in the Mecklenburg Bay, is set to be further researched in a project funded by the Leibniz Association, challenging existing assumptions about early human settlement patterns.

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Ancient Maya Canals Discovered in Belize

Archaeologists using drones and satellite imagery have uncovered a 4,000-year-old network of canals in Belize, revealing a sophisticated level of engineering and water management by the pre-Maya people.

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