A team of researchers hailing from China, Canada, and the U.S. has recently made a remarkable discovery: mummified remains of a bird from the mid-Cretaceous period preserved in amber. This find, detailed in their paper published in Nature Communications, represents a significant milestone as it showcases the first instance of skeletal material alongside feathers encapsulated … Read more
Researchers from Italy, Norway, and Austria have made a fascinating discovery concerning an ancient extinct goose relative that once roamed what is now central Italy. Their findings, detailed in a paper published in Royal Society Open Science, shed light on the appearance and behavior of this enigmatic bird that lived approximately 6 to 9 million … Read more
A team of researchers from Japan and China has uncovered evidence of goose domestication in China dating back approximately 7,000 years. Their findings challenge previous notions about the timeline of bird domestication and suggest that geese may have been among the first birds to be domesticated. For years, the domestication of birds has been a … Read more
The recent discovery of an intact tomb dating back to the Punic period in Tarxien has unveiled a treasure trove of archaeological wonders, shedding new light on Malta’s ancient heritage. The Superintendence of Cultural Heritage (SCH) has revealed details of this remarkable find, including a complete skeleton and pottery remnants, discovered during excavation works in … Read more
The ancient coastal town of Assos in northwestern Turkey has unveiled another fascinating glimpse into its rich history with the recent discovery of an iron trident, believed to have been used for fishing, dating back to the 3rd or 4th century A.D. This remarkable find adds a new dimension to our understanding of ancient maritime … Read more
The unveiling of a Viking Age hoard, brimming with over 100 exquisite artifacts including gold, silver, jewelry, and a rare Anglo-Saxon cross, has captivated experts and the public alike. Discovered in 2014 by a metal detectorist in Dumfries and Galloway and subsequently acquired by National Museums Scotland (NMS) in 2017, this 10th-century treasure trove offers … Read more
Archaeologists have recently unearthed a remarkable discovery at the funerary temple of King Amenhotep III in western Luxor, Egypt—a pair of colossal sphinx statues, each an impressive 26 feet in length. This momentous find, detailed in a statement from the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, sheds new light on the ancient grandeur and artistic … Read more
The National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) has unveiled the restored splendor of the seven Descending Gods of Tulum, marking a significant milestone in the preservation and revitalization of Mexico’s rich cultural heritage. This restoration endeavor, encompassing meticulous cleaning, fragment adhesion, gap filling, patching, and color reintegration, has breathed new life into these iconic … Read more
New archaeological revelations from Guatemala are reshaping our understanding of ancient Maya societies, showcasing a narrative of active political reconfiguration rather than passive decline. Recent excavations at the Maya city of Ucanal in Guatemala have unveiled compelling evidence of deliberate political restructuring during the early ninth century AD, challenging conventional notions of societal collapse. Lead … Read more
For decades, the Jebel Sahaba cemetery in Sudan, dating back 13,000 years, held a grim title: the oldest evidence of large-scale warfare. However, a recent re-analysis of the bones by a team from France’s National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) paints a more nuanced picture. Published in Scientific Reports, the findings suggest the site reflects … Read more