Researchers have made a remarkable discovery using a new technique to identify ancient human remains. They found a Neanderthal bone fragment hidden amongst thousands of tiny bone pieces from Denisova Cave in Siberia. This finding, published in the journal Scientific Reports, sheds new light on human evolution and the potential of a revolutionary method called … Read more
For decades, archaeologists have debated the origins of intriguing artifacts found in the Grotte du Renne cave in France. The culprit? Tiny bone beads and other trinkets, collectively known as “jewelry,” unearthed alongside Neanderthal remains. While the initial assumption was that Neanderthals crafted these ornaments, some argued it defied their perceived limitations. A recent study, … Read more
Deep within a cave on the southern tip of Okinawa Island, Japan, a team of researchers has unearthed a remarkable discovery – what are believed to be the oldest fishing hooks ever found. This find, detailed in a new paper published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, challenges long-held beliefs about the timeline … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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