Tag #Archaeology

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Taklamakan Desert Census: Surveying Cultural Heritage in China's Largest Desert

The fourth national census of cultural relics in China is conducting a survey of cultural heritage sites in the Taklamakan Desert's heartland from May 2023 to May 2024, using specialized vehicles, drones, and real-time kinematic devices to overcome the challenging environment and ensure comprehensiv...

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4,000-Year-Old Cemetery Unearthed in Germany

Archaeologists in Altenweddingen, Germany, unearthed a 4,000-year-old cemetery with 13 burials during SuedOstLink power line construction; the unique three-row arrangement and grave goods offer insights into Bronze Age burial practices and social structures.

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Pompeiians' Last Moments Revealed in House of Helle and Phrixus

Archaeologists in Pompeii uncovered the remains of four individuals, including a child, who perished in the House of Helle and Phrixus during the 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius; they initially barricaded a bedroom door with furniture but later attempted to flee, their remains found in the banquet ...

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Well-Preserved Viking-Era Coffin Unearthed in Sweden

Swedish archaeologists discovered an unusually well-preserved Viking-era coffin from the 10th century near Linköping, containing an axe, dagger, and textile remnants, suggesting a high-status male burial during a period of religious transition in Sweden.

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Aztec Obsidian Trade Network Revealed Through 788 Artifacts

Analysis of 788 obsidian artifacts from Tenochtitlan reveals the Aztecs' vast trade network, sourcing volcanic glass from both allied and rival regions, showcasing a complex economic system that transcended political borders and influenced their societal evolution.

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Ancient Scythian Treasures Unearthed in Tuva

Archaeologists in Tuva, Russia, unearthed 700 Scythian artifacts, including gold jewelry, bronze daggers, and remarkably preserved organic materials like a woman's braid and woolen fabric, from the ninth-century BC Tunnug burial mound, a discovery hailed as one of the top 10 archaeological finds of ...

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WWII Air Raid Shelter Unearthed in Alcalá de Henares

A previously unknown air raid shelter from the Spanish Civil War, discovered in Alcalá de Henares, Spain during renovations, contained artifacts from the era and unexpectedly, modern refuse. The shelter, dating back to autumn 1938, was found to be surprisingly well-preserved, offering valuable insig...

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City of David Excavations Challenge Claims Denying Jewish History

Doron Spielman's "When the Stones Speak" recounts the City of David excavations, countering claims denying Jewish historical connection to Jerusalem, citing discoveries like King David's palace and facing opposition from Palestinian leaders and certain academics.

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Mexica Obsidian Trade: Market Networks in a Centralized Empire

A geochemical analysis of 788 obsidian artifacts from Mexico City's Templo Mayor reveals eight sources, including regions historically considered rival territories to the Mexica Empire, suggesting a complex, market-based trade network beyond the tribute system, particularly evident in the increased ...

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AI Archeo-HUB Launched in Sardinia to Revolutionize Nuragic Heritage Research

Sardinia launched AI Archeo-HUB, an international center using AI to analyze Nuragic artifacts, create virtual reconstructions, and discover new sites, through a collaboration between the Universities of Cagliari and Sassari, Duke University, and La Sardegna verso l'Unesco.

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Aztec Obsidian Trade Network Revealed

Analysis of 788 obsidian artifacts from Tenochtitlan reveals the Aztec Empire's vast trade network, sourcing materials from both allied and rival regions, showcasing a complex economic system that reflected political shifts and the symbolic importance of green obsidian from Sierra de Pachuca.

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Mexica Obsidian Trade Reveals Sophisticated Economy and Widespread Market Access

A study of 788 obsidian artifacts from Mexico's Templo Mayor (1375-1520 CE) reveals the Mexica Empire's sophisticated economy relied on extensive long-distance trade, not just conquest, with diverse obsidian sources including rival states' territories, showing market access for commoners and central...

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