During ongoing excavations at Karahan Tepe, a Pre-Pottery Neolithic site in the Şanlıurfa province of southeast Türkiye, archaeologists made a remarkable discovery: a carved depiction of a running wild donkey on a stone. This site, part of the broader Taş Tepeler (Stone Hills) region, is becoming increasingly significant for understanding early human civilization, with its … Read more
During a rescue excavation in the village of Gerstetten, located in the Heidenheim district of southwestern Germany, archaeologists uncovered a rare Alemannic chamber grave dating back to the early 4th century. This discovery offers valuable insights into early Germanic culture in a region with deep historical ties to both Roman and Germanic influences. The excavation … Read more
A small team of archaeologists working in the Republic of Türkiye has made a significant discovery, identifying a woman buried approximately 12,000 years ago in a Neolithic settlement called Çemka Höyük as a possible shaman. Their findings, published in the journal L’Anthropologie, provide fascinating insights into the burial practices and potential spiritual beliefs of a … Read more
A large-scale study of fossil human teeth from Ice Age Europe reveals how climate change significantly shaped the demography of prehistoric humans. This groundbreaking research utilized the most extensive dataset of human fossils from Ice Age Europe, covering the period from 47,000 to 7,000 years ago. The study, published in the journal Science Advances on … Read more
Archaeologists have uncovered the ruins of an ancient castle dating back 2,800 years on a mountain 2,500 meters (8,200 feet) above sea level in the Gürpnar region of eastern Turkey’s Van province. This remarkable discovery provides new insights into the history of the area, revealing that the fortress has been utilized by various cultures since … Read more
A significant archaeological discovery has been made at the ancient city of Assos, located in the Ayvacık district of Çanakkale, Turkey. Researchers have unearthed a Roman Imperial Period ringstone depicting Athena, the mother goddess and protector of Assos. This find was made within the Ksenedochion structure, a set of hostelry buildings in the Assos Ruins, … Read more
Archaeologists investigating a megalithic monument in the Burabay district of the Akmola region in Kazakhstan have uncovered evidence suggesting that the site, known as “Taskamal,” may have been closely linked to gold mining activities in the 2nd millennium BC. Additionally, it is hypothesized that the monument might have served as a place of worship for … Read more
In a remarkable discovery, a team of biomedical and medicinal specialists from the University of Milan, in collaboration with a colleague from Foundation IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico di Milano, has uncovered evidence of cocaine use in Europe dating back to the 17th century. Their groundbreaking findings, published in the Journal of Archaeological Science, … Read more
The growth of the human population since the end of the last Ice Age has been anything but steady. Historical records and archaeological findings reveal a pattern of rapid expansions followed by sharp declines. While environmental factors, such as climate change and natural disasters, have traditionally been blamed for these fluctuations, recent research suggests that … Read more
For many years, scholars assumed that the rates of violence in Viking Age Norway and Denmark were relatively similar. However, a recent study led by University of South Florida sociologist David Jacobson, along with researchers from Norway and Germany, challenges this notion. The research reveals that interpersonal violence—violent acts not sanctioned by the authorities—was significantly … Read more