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
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
La Doncella, also known as the Frozen Maiden, is a mummified Inca girl discovered in the Andes of Argentina. Her remarkably preserved remains, along with those of two other children (known as the Children of Llullaillaco), provide invaluable insights into ancient Inca culture, rituals, and beliefs. La Doncella’s story is a captivating blend of archaeological … Read more
The Children of Llullaillaco, also known as the Sacrificed Spirits, are a group of three Inca children whose remarkably preserved mummies were discovered atop Mount Llullaillaco in the Andes of Argentina. This archaeological find has sparked fascination and debate, shedding light on the ancient rituals and beliefs of the Inca Empire. The story of these … Read more
New genetic evidence is rewriting our understanding of the first European civilizations. A groundbreaking study published in Cell journal reveals a surprising level of genetic homogeneity among the Minoan, Helladic, and Cycladic cultures – the architects of Europe’s first monumental palaces and urban centers around the Aegean Sea 5,000 years ago. This finding challenges previous … Read more
The field of archaeogenetics has substantially contributed to a better understanding of how the movement and admixture of people across Europe during the Neolithic and Bronze Ages shaped genetic ancestries. However, not all regions are equally well represented in the archaeogenetic record. To fill this gap, researchers of the Max Planck Institutes for Evolutionary Anthropology … Read more
Archaeologists have made a fascinating discovery in the Peiligang area of Xinzheng, located in eastern China’s Henan Province—a Neolithic pot, distinguished as the smallest of its kind yet found. This unique vessel, resembling a small-mouthed, pointed-bottomed amphora-like container, is a hallmark artifact of the Neolithic Yangshao culture, dating back approximately 7,700 years. The significance of … Read more
Four years of meticulous excavation in the Moravian city of Perov, Czech Republic, have yielded a treasure trove of archaeological finds, rewriting our understanding of the region’s prehistoric past. Led by the Olomouc Archaeological Centre, the project, initiated in anticipation of highway construction, has concluded, leaving behind a legacy of over 4,700 unearthed objects and … Read more
French archaeologists have made a remarkable discovery. Led by Pierre-Yves Milcent of the University of Toulouse Jean Jaurès, the team has been excavating near Gannat, in the south of the Allier department. Their efforts have yielded a massive fortified settlement dating back to around 800 BC, making it one of the largest of its kind … Read more
The fertile crescent of Mesopotamia, birthplace of some of humanity’s earliest and most influential civilizations, wasn’t always a peaceful haven. A recent international study by researchers from the Universities of Tübingen, Barcelona, and Warsaw challenges simplistic narratives about violence in this region. Their findings, published in Nature Human Behaviour, reveal a fascinating rise and fall … Read more