New research delving into the mummified remains of ancient Egyptians and Nubians paints a vivid picture of the diseases that plagued these civilizations. The study, published in Advances in Parasitology by University of Cambridge researcher Piers D. Mitchell, sheds light on the unique role the Nile River played in shaping the health profile of these … Read more
A grisly discovery at Knobb’s Farm in Somersham, Cambridgeshire, has shed light on a brutal chapter of Roman history. Excavations of a late Roman cemetery unearthed a significant number of decapitated bodies, suggesting a rise in executions during this turbulent period. Archaeologists uncovered a total of 52 graves, with a staggering 17 individuals bearing the … Read more
An exciting discovery has emerged from ongoing excavations at the Ani Archaeological Site in eastern Turkey. Archaeologists working at the bathhouse – a structure with a fascinating historical connection – have unearthed a stone tub, hinting at a practice far ahead of its time. Ani, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was once a thriving medieval … Read more
Archaeologists working in San Giorgio Bigarello, near Mantua, stumbled upon a vast necropolis dating back approximately 5,000 years. The sheer scale of this find – 22 tombs unearthed so far – has surprised researchers. This unexpected number of burials, coupled with the quality of artifacts discovered within them, promises valuable insights into the lives of … Read more
Archaeologists, conducting excavations for a residential building, stumbled upon seven Christian tombs dating back to the Viking Age, specifically the late 10th century. These tombs represent the earliest evidence of Christianity in Sigtuna, potentially belonging to the city’s first generation of Christian converts. “What is unique is that several of the people are buried in … Read more
Researchers from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) meticulously analyzed sheep remains from the Cueva de El Toro cave in Malaga, Spain, dating back approximately 7,200 years. The findings unveil a surprising level of complexity in herding practices, far exceeding what was previously believed. This discovery sheds light on the adaptability and resourcefulness of early … Read more
Archaeologists, during excavations in Leang Panninge cave on the island of Sulawesi, unearthed the remarkably well-preserved skeleton of a 7,200-year-old female hunter-gatherer. DNA analysis of this skeleton, nicknamed Besse, reveals a genetic makeup unlike any other early human remains ever found. The significance of this discovery lies in challenging long-held theories about human migration patterns … Read more
Göbeklitepe, the 12,000-year-old megalithic wonder often referred to as the “zero point of history,” continues to astonish archaeologists with groundbreaking discoveries. Recent excavations at this UNESCO World Heritage site and its neighboring “sister site,” Karahantepe, have unearthed a trove of remarkable artifacts, including a painted wild boar statue and a life-sized human figure – both … Read more
Imagine piecing together the lives of our distant ancestors through seemingly insignificant objects. A recent study published in Scientific Reports offers a fascinating glimpse into this process, shedding light on the woodworking practices of early humans 300,000 years ago. Researchers from the University of Tübingen and the Senckenberg Center for Human Evolution and Paleoenvironment (SHEP) … Read more
Researchers, led by Dr. Annemieke Milks of the University of Reading’s Department of Archaeology, meticulously analyzed a 300,000-year-old wooden throwing stick unearthed in Schöningen, Germany. This analysis reveals a level of woodworking sophistication previously unseen in artifacts from this period. The Schöningen throwing stick, a double-pointed implement measuring 77 centimeters long, offers a compelling glimpse … Read more