World’s Oldest Burials with Fishhooks Unearthed in Indonesia

Archaeologist Sue O’Connor, from The Australian National University (ANU), unearthed the world’s oldest known fishhooks associated with a burial on Alor Island, northwest of East Timor. These meticulously placed artifacts, dating back a staggering 12,000 years to the Pleistocene era, redefine our understanding of gender roles in fishing and shed light on the development of … Read more

8,000-Year-Old Child Burial Unearthed in Indonesia

Archaeologists from the Australian National University (ANU) have unearthed a remarkably well-preserved child burial dating back an astonishing 8,000 years. This unique find, the first of its kind from the early mid-Holocene period in the region, offers invaluable insights into how these ancient communities treated their deceased children. Dr. Sofia Samper Carro, lead researcher on … Read more

Farmer Unearths 2,000-Year-Old Hellenistic Sarcophagus in Manisa

An unexpected discovery in a field near Akçakoca, Turkey, has revealed a hidden piece of history. While plowing his land, a farmer named E. G. snagged his tractor on what he believed to be a large rock. Upon closer inspection, he realized it might be something more significant and alerted the authorities. Officials arriving at … Read more

Stone Tools Reveal Gendered Roles in Early Farming Societies

Researchers at the University of York are rewriting our understanding of gender roles in early farming communities across Europe. By analyzing over 400 stone tools unearthed from various cemetery sites, the research unveils a fascinating story of specialized tasks and how they differed between men and women. Previously, archaeologists believed polished stone tools from this … Read more

5th Century Necropolis Discovered in Sainte-Marie-aux-Chênes, France

Archaeologists with Inrap have unearthed a hidden necropolis, or burial ground, dating back to the 5th century AD in Sainte-Marie-aux-Chênes, northeastern France. This small rural cemetery, positioned alongside an ancient road, sheds light on the lives and deaths of those who resided in the area during Late Antiquity. The necropolis’s location hints at a strong … Read more

2,000-Year-Old Roman Road Discovered in Scottish Garden

An astonishing discovery in an unassuming garden near Stirling, Scotland, has unearthed a 2,000-year-old Roman road, rewriting our understanding of the region’s history. Located just outside the city center, the cobbled path, believed to be built by General Julius Agricola’s forces in the 1st century AD, is being hailed as the most significant road ever … Read more

Statue of Apollo Discovered in Afyon, Turkey

Construction workers in Afyon, western Turkey, stumbled upon a historical treasure during routine sewage works. The unearthed artifact is a one-meter tall statue, believed to be a depiction of the Greek god Apollo. The discovery happened near Sinanpaşa Mound within the Afyonkarahisar Sinanpaşa Municipality. Initial examinations revealed the statue to be broken, missing its head … Read more

Oldest Human Burial in Africa Unearthed at Panga ya Saidi Cave

Despite Africa being the cradle of humankind, evidence of early burial practices on the continent has been scarce. A recent discovery at the Panga ya Saidi cave site in Kenya is rewriting history, revealing a 78,000-year-old child’s burial – the oldest ever found in Africa. The Panga ya Saidi site has been under excavation since … Read more

Ancient Copper Axe Unearthed in Poland

A remarkable discovery in eastern Poland has shed light on the region’s ancient past. Archaeologists unearthed a copper axe, identified with the Trypillia culture, dating back to a period between the 4th and 3rd millennium BCE. This find, most likely the oldest copper artifact ever discovered in Poland, offers a glimpse into a time of … Read more