Tag #Archaeology

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Tartessian Faces: Unearthing a Lost Civilization

Five 2,700-year-old human faces, unearthed in Casas del Turuñuelo (Badajoz, Spain), are the first known examples of figurative art from the Tartessian civilization, challenging previous assumptions and offering new insights into their society and Mediterranean connections. The exhibit at Madrid's Na...

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Early Bronze Age Massacre in England Reveals Evidence of Ritual Cannibalism

Excavations at Charterhouse Warren in Somerset, England unearthed a mass grave containing the remains of at least 37 individuals who were brutally murdered and cannibalized during the early Bronze Age (2200-2000 BC), suggesting a high level of intergroup violence.

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Bronze Age Massacre in England Reveals Brutal Prehistoric Violence

Excavations at Charterhouse Warren in Somerset, England, unearthed a mass grave from the Early Bronze Age (2200-2000 BC) containing at least 37 victims of a brutal massacre involving dismemberment and possible cannibalism, suggesting conflict fueled by resource scarcity and possibly disease.

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AI Deciphers Ancient Texts, Revolutionizing Scientific Discovery

In 2024, AI decoded over 2,000 characters from the charred Herculaneum papyri, revealing complete passages from texts surviving the 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius; this success, along with AI's applications in deciphering whale sounds and discovering Nazca lines, highlights its growing impact on s...

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Stonehenge's Missing Stones: Unearthing a 4,500-Year-Old Mystery

Archaeological evidence reveals that Stonehenge has undergone significant changes over 4,500 years, with numerous stones removed or relocated due to natural decay and human intervention, leaving a far more complex history than previously understood.

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Saxon Archaeology Unearths Millions of Artifacts, Expanding Historical Knowledge

Archaeological digs in Saxony have unearthed millions of artifacts, expanding the existing collection to 25 million objects; ongoing excavations at various sites, including Karls Erlebnisdorf and the Leipzig/Oberlausitz lignite mining area, provide insights into Neolithic and Bronze Age settlements,...

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2400 BCE Syrian Discovery May Rewrite History of the Alphabet

An archaeological discovery in Syria unearthed four clay cylinders with inscriptions dating back to 2400 BCE, potentially predating the Proto-Sinaitic script by 500 years and rewriting the history of the alphabet's origins.

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Pompeii Frescoes Reveal Details of Roman Banquets and Thermopolium

Newly discovered frescoes in Pompeii's Regions IX and V showcase lavish Roman banquets and thermopolium cuisine, offering unique insights into Roman social life, economy, and artistic techniques from the 1st century BCE.

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Archaeological Discoveries Surge in Saxony-Anhalt Amidst Development

Saxony-Anhalt, Germany experienced a 100 excavation increase in 2024, exceeding 550 digs due to energy transition projects (SuedOstLink, Intel's Magdeburg site) and rising research. Simultaneously, single-family home construction remained significantly low.

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Remarkably Preserved Anglo-Saxon Sword Unearthed in Kent

An exceptionally well-preserved sixth-century Anglo-Saxon sword, comparable to the Sutton Hoo discovery, and numerous other artifacts have been unearthed from a previously unknown cemetery in Kent, offering insights into burial practices, social hierarchy, and migration patterns during the early med...

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Turkey's Top 10 Archaeological Discoveries of 2024

Arkeofili, a Turkish archaeological organization, announced the top 10 archaeological discoveries of 2024, including a 12,000-year-old shaman burial in Mardin, a skull-filled chamber in Şanlıurfa, and artifacts from various periods illustrating Turkey's rich history and diverse ancient cultures.

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Lingjiatan Jade Exhibition Reveals Advanced Neolithic Civilization

A major exhibition in Beijing showcases approximately 400 jade artifacts from the 5,300-5,800-year-old Lingjiatan site in Anhui province, China, revealing advanced craftsmanship and complex beliefs of the Neolithic people, running until March 16.

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