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
The intricate design and workmanship of a set of medical instruments used by Roman surgeons 2,000 years ago have been revealed thanks to state-of-the-art archaeological technology. This discovery sheds new light on the advanced medical practices of ancient Rome, providing insights into the tools and techniques that were used to treat injuries and medical conditions. … Read more
Scientists have used state of the art 3D imaging technology to piece together the life—and probable death—of a 2.2 meter-long crocodile mummified by the ancient Egyptians. The researchers from The University of Manchester, along with Loughborough and Birmingham City Universities, revealed a freshly eaten fish still attached to its hook in the beast’s stomach, which … Read more
New research led by Curtin University has upended long-standing assumptions about the origins of Stonehenge’s monumental six-ton Altar Stone. Previously believed to have come from Wales, this central sandstone block, measuring five by one meters and located at the heart of Stonehenge’s iconic stone circle, has now been traced to Scotland. The study, published in … Read more
A hidden gem in the form of an uncharted site in the Southern Pyrenees is rewriting the narrative of Neanderthal existence. According to a groundbreaking study by The Australian National University (ANU), the site, known as Abric Pizarro, offers a unique window into a previously obscure period of Neanderthal history—between 100,000 and 65,000 years ago. … Read more
A team of researchers led by the University of Michigan has made a groundbreaking discovery in the ancient Greek city of Notion, located in western Turkey. Buried within a small pot, they unearthed a hoard of gold coins, believed to have been used for paying mercenary troops. These coins, known as darics, were issued by … Read more