Archaeologists have unearthed fragments of a marble statue depicting Roman Emperor Publius Aelius Traianus Hadrianus, also known as Hadrian. Alabanda, nestled within the boundaries of Doğanyurt village, boasts a rich history. Its name itself, derived from Carian words for “horse” (Ala) and “race” (Banda), hints at a vibrant past. Legend, as chronicled by Byzantine historian … Read more
New research from the Senckenberg Center for Human Evolution and Palaeoenvironment (HEP) sheds light on the dietary habits of our extinct cousins, the Neanderthals. The study, published in the journals Journal of Human Evolution and Quaternary International, reveals a surprising mix of meat and plant matter on the Neanderthal menu. For years, scientists assumed Neanderthals … Read more
New research suggests early humans may have gained a crucial edge during the Ice Age thanks to their ingenuity in crafting warm clothing, specifically garments resembling parkas. This development, according to a team at Simon Fraser University in Canada, could be a key factor in why our ancestors thrived while Neanderthals perished. The study, published … Read more
New research delves deeper into the enigmatic Denisovans, an extinct hominin species that once roamed Siberia. An international team of researchers from Germany, Canada, and Russia analyzed the DNA from two molars unearthed in the Denisova Caves, shedding light on their origins, physical characteristics, and potential interactions with other human ancestors. The existence of Denisovans … Read more
In 2002, archaeologists discovered the jawbone of a human who lived in Europe about 40,000 years ago. Geneticists have now analyzed ancient DNA from that jawbone and learned that it belonged to a modern human whose recent ancestors included Neanderthals. Neanderthals lived in Europe until about 35,000 years ago, disappearing at the same time modern … Read more
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