Tag #Archaeology

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"Planet Afrika" Exhibit Redefines Human Origins

The "Planet Afrika" exhibit in Berlin's James-Simon-Galerie (until April 27, 2025), challenges the "Garden of Eden" theory of human origins by presenting evidence of modern humans in Morocco 300,000-350,000 years ago, illustrating a gradual, continent-wide human evolution across millions of years, w...

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"900,000-Year-Old Tools Show Advanced Human Cognition in Spain"

"900,000-year-old stone tools discovered in Spain's El Barranc de la Boella demonstrate advanced knapping techniques, suggesting sophisticated planning and foresight by early humans, predating the Neanderthal-human split and connecting European and African technological advancements."

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Nuevo estudio apoya la fecha tradicional de la erupción del Vesubio en agosto del 79 d.C.

Un nuevo estudio reabre el debate sobre la fecha de la erupción del Vesubio en el año 79 d.C., cuestionando la hipótesis de octubre de 2018 y apoyando la fecha tradicional de agosto basada en la carta de Plinio el Joven, tras un análisis de la durabilidad de inscripciones de carbón vegetal y la vari...

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"Newly Discovered Roman Road Alters Understanding of Utrecht's Ancient Infrastructure"

"Archaeologists in Utrecht, Netherlands, unearthed a previously unknown 5-meter wide Roman road branching from the Limes, the Roman Empire's northern border, to the Domplein. The discovery, made during construction in the Merwedekanaalzone, includes side lanes and ditches, resolving a long-standing ...

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"Newly Discovered Roman Road Section Alters Understanding of Roman Infrastructure in Utrecht"

"Archeologists in Utrecht, Netherlands, unearthed a previously unknown 30-meter-wide Roman road section branching from the northern Limes to the Castellum Traiectum (Domplein), altering our understanding of Roman road networks and answering a long-standing question about the Limes' route."

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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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Ancient Chinese Inscription Found on Jerusalem's Mount Zion

An ancient Chinese porcelain bowl shard inscribed with the phrase "Forever we will guard the eternal spring" was discovered on Jerusalem's Mount Zion, providing the first archaeological evidence of direct trade links between Imperial China, the Ottoman Empire, and the Holy Land during the 16th centu...

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"Accused Archaeologist Denies Manipulation Charges"

"A Rhineland-Palatinate archaeologist, recently dismissed from his post, is accused of manipulating skull dating and fabricating details about the 'Neanderthal of Ochtendung' and the 'Battlefield of Riol', claims he vehemently denies, stating the accusations are unfounded and part of a smear campaig...

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Glasgow Garden Festival Plant Pot Tag Among Scotland's Top Archaeological Finds

A plant pot tag for a red campion flower, the first physical artefact excavated from the 1988 Glasgow Garden Festival site, is among Scotland's top five archaeological discoveries of 2024, alongside finds such as a Pictish spearbutt and a Celtic bangle, highlighting the diverse historical record of ...

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37,000-Year-Old Turtle Shell Carving Reveals Ancient Religious Practices in the Middle East

A carved turtle shell found in Israel's Manot Cave provides evidence of a 37,000-year-old ritual, suggesting turtles were a key religious symbol for early Middle Eastern societies. The ritual, involving deer antler tools and communal participation, sheds light on their social structures and adaptati...

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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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