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Pre-Hispanic Treasure Found in Flooded Mexican Cave
A flooded cave in Guerrero, Mexico's Sierra Madre del Sur, yielded 14 pre-Hispanic artifacts—including carved shell bracelets—during a 2023 mapping expedition led by Russian speleologist Yekaterina Kátiya Pavlova; the INAH officially registered the find in March 2024, linking it to the Tlacotepecua ...
Pre-Hispanic Treasure Found in Flooded Mexican Cave
A flooded cave in Guerrero, Mexico's Sierra Madre del Sur, yielded 14 pre-Hispanic artifacts—including carved shell bracelets—during a 2023 mapping expedition led by Russian speleologist Yekaterina Kátiya Pavlova; the INAH officially registered the find in March 2024, linking it to the Tlacotepecua ...
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Altamira Cave Paintings Dated to Over 30,000 Years Old
A new study using uranium-thorium dating reveals that the polychrome paintings in Spain's Altamira Cave are over 30,000 years old, predating previous estimates and challenging existing theories on the evolution of Paleolithic art. The research, involving an international team and published in the Jo...
Altamira Cave Paintings Dated to Over 30,000 Years Old
A new study using uranium-thorium dating reveals that the polychrome paintings in Spain's Altamira Cave are over 30,000 years old, predating previous estimates and challenging existing theories on the evolution of Paleolithic art. The research, involving an international team and published in the Jo...
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Evans's Knossos Excavations: Reconstructions Hinder Accurate Analysis of Minoan Palace
Arthur Evans excavated the Minoan palace of Knossos in Crete, beginning in 1900, uncovering a large complex dating back over 3,500 years; however, his extensive reconstructions hinder modern understanding of the site's original features, revealing two palaces built between 2100 BC and 1450 BC, both ...
Evans's Knossos Excavations: Reconstructions Hinder Accurate Analysis of Minoan Palace
Arthur Evans excavated the Minoan palace of Knossos in Crete, beginning in 1900, uncovering a large complex dating back over 3,500 years; however, his extensive reconstructions hinder modern understanding of the site's original features, revealing two palaces built between 2100 BC and 1450 BC, both ...
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Medieval Cemetery Near Cardiff Airport Yields Unexpected Discoveries
A medieval cemetery near Cardiff Airport, unearthed last year, has revealed 39 adult skeletons, mostly women, who were buried with surprising care despite signs of manual labor, alongside evidence of wealth such as imported glass. One woman was found discarded in a ditch.
Medieval Cemetery Near Cardiff Airport Yields Unexpected Discoveries
A medieval cemetery near Cardiff Airport, unearthed last year, has revealed 39 adult skeletons, mostly women, who were buried with surprising care despite signs of manual labor, alongside evidence of wealth such as imported glass. One woman was found discarded in a ditch.
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3,400-Year-Old Egyptian Town Unearthed Near Alexandria
French archaeologists unearthed the 3,400-year-old ruins of Kom el-Nugus near Alexandria, a settlement possibly linked to Akhenaten and containing artifacts suggesting royal wine production, challenging previous assumptions about the region's history during Egypt's 18th Dynasty.
3,400-Year-Old Egyptian Town Unearthed Near Alexandria
French archaeologists unearthed the 3,400-year-old ruins of Kom el-Nugus near Alexandria, a settlement possibly linked to Akhenaten and containing artifacts suggesting royal wine production, challenging previous assumptions about the region's history during Egypt's 18th Dynasty.
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Maryland's Reconstructed 17th-Century Brick Chapel Opens
Historic St. Mary's City opened a reconstructed 17th-century Brick Chapel in Maryland on April 12, showcasing the first major brick building in the colony, which served as a center for Catholic worship until its closure in 1704 by a Protestant governor, offering a unique look at early American relig...
Maryland's Reconstructed 17th-Century Brick Chapel Opens
Historic St. Mary's City opened a reconstructed 17th-century Brick Chapel in Maryland on April 12, showcasing the first major brick building in the colony, which served as a center for Catholic worship until its closure in 1704 by a Protestant governor, offering a unique look at early American relig...
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Mysterious 6th-7th Century Welsh Burial Site Yields Unexpected Clues
A 6th-7th century site near Cardiff Airport, Wales, revealed 39 mostly female skeletons with signs of both manual labor and luxury goods, including imported glass, alongside one woman found in a ditch; the unusual findings are perplexing archaeologists.
Mysterious 6th-7th Century Welsh Burial Site Yields Unexpected Clues
A 6th-7th century site near Cardiff Airport, Wales, revealed 39 mostly female skeletons with signs of both manual labor and luxury goods, including imported glass, alongside one woman found in a ditch; the unusual findings are perplexing archaeologists.
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Welsh Excavation Reveals Early Medieval Lives of Labor and Luxury
Archaeologists in south Wales discovered 41 Early Medieval skeletons (mostly women, 500-600 AD) showing signs of hard agricultural labor, yet some possessed high-status imported goods, challenging assumptions about social stratification during that period.
Welsh Excavation Reveals Early Medieval Lives of Labor and Luxury
Archaeologists in south Wales discovered 41 Early Medieval skeletons (mostly women, 500-600 AD) showing signs of hard agricultural labor, yet some possessed high-status imported goods, challenging assumptions about social stratification during that period.
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3,400-Year-Old Egyptian City Unearthed Near Alexandria
French archaeologists announced the discovery of a 3,400-year-old Egyptian city near Alexandria, potentially founded by Akhenaten, featuring well-preserved structures and artifacts, including pottery with Meritaten's name, suggesting royal involvement in wine production and challenging previous assu...
3,400-Year-Old Egyptian City Unearthed Near Alexandria
French archaeologists announced the discovery of a 3,400-year-old Egyptian city near Alexandria, potentially founded by Akhenaten, featuring well-preserved structures and artifacts, including pottery with Meritaten's name, suggesting royal involvement in wine production and challenging previous assu...
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Taliban's Unexpected Shift: Preserving Afghanistan's Ancient Heritage
Following their return to power, the Taliban in Afghanistan have surprisingly shown increased interest in preserving historical sites, leading to numerous archaeological discoveries of Buddhist artifacts, despite persistent challenges like looting and limited resources; this contrasts sharply with t...
Taliban's Unexpected Shift: Preserving Afghanistan's Ancient Heritage
Following their return to power, the Taliban in Afghanistan have surprisingly shown increased interest in preserving historical sites, leading to numerous archaeological discoveries of Buddhist artifacts, despite persistent challenges like looting and limited resources; this contrasts sharply with t...
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Massive Granite False Door Found in Saqqara Tomb
An Egyptian archaeological mission discovered the tomb of Prince Weser Khaf Ra in Saqqara, uncovering a massive pink granite false door, statues of King Djoser's family, and other artifacts, suggesting tomb reuse in later periods and enhancing understanding of Fifth Dynasty Egypt.
Massive Granite False Door Found in Saqqara Tomb
An Egyptian archaeological mission discovered the tomb of Prince Weser Khaf Ra in Saqqara, uncovering a massive pink granite false door, statues of King Djoser's family, and other artifacts, suggesting tomb reuse in later periods and enhancing understanding of Fifth Dynasty Egypt.
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Medieval Graffiti Unearthed at Jerusalem's Cenacle Reveals Diverse Pilgrimage
Archaeologists in Jerusalem have unveiled 40 medieval graffiti inscriptions at the Cenacle, the traditional site of the Last Supper, revealing pilgrims from diverse locations such as Serbia, the Czech Republic, Germany, Armenia, Syria, and Aleppo, challenging previously held assumptions about the si...
Medieval Graffiti Unearthed at Jerusalem's Cenacle Reveals Diverse Pilgrimage
Archaeologists in Jerusalem have unveiled 40 medieval graffiti inscriptions at the Cenacle, the traditional site of the Last Supper, revealing pilgrims from diverse locations such as Serbia, the Czech Republic, Germany, Armenia, Syria, and Aleppo, challenging previously held assumptions about the si...
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