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Archaeology
Meet ‘Hobbit,’ the Extinct Human Relative
Back in 2003, scientists made a discovery in Indonesia. They found some ancient human-like bones in a cave. After careful examination, they concluded that the person these bones belonged to was most likely a woman.
What made her unique was...
Archaeology
Evidence of Cannibalism among Ancient Humans Uncovered
Researchers have recently uncovered compelling evidence of Neanderthals engaging in cannibalistic behavior. This significant finding emerged from an excavation in a cave located in northeastern Spain.
The discovery was officially announced on Friday (June 23) by a team of dedicated...
Archaeology
Neanderthals Created Europe’s Oldest Engravings
Ancient engravings, believed to be the oldest in Europe, were recently discovered in a cave in France that had been closed off for thousands of years. However, it appears that these engravings were not created by our modern human...
Archaeology
Lost Mayan City Discovered in the Jungle
A team of archaeologists has made a discovery in Mexico, where they have uncovered the remains of a long-lost Maya city hidden within the dense jungle of the Yucatán Peninsula.
Upon further investigation, these experts have come across multiple structures...
Archaeology
Archaeological Treasures Discovered In Mount Parnitha, Greece
On Thursday morning, a significant number of archaeological artifacts were discovered in a forested area of the Parnitha National Park, a densely forested mountain range north of Athens.
Among the finds were lamps, pottery, and bronze figurines. Greek media reported...
Archaeology
3.2 Million-Year-Old Human Ancestor Walked like Us
New research using advanced 3D muscle modeling has shed light on our ancient ancestor "Lucy," who lived 3.2 million years ago.
The findings indicate that Lucy, belonging to the extinct species Australopithecus afarensis, had the ability to stand and walk...
Ancient Greece
Ancient Town Unearthed in Northern Greece
The remnants of an ancient Greek town, including public buildings and grave sites, have been located recently at a site near the town of Grevena in northern Greece.
Artifacts from the site date all the way from the sixth century...
Archaeology
Grave of Roman Doctor Buried 2,000 Years Ago Uncovered
Archaeologists have uncovered the burial site of a doctor who died about 2,000 years ago close to the city of Jászberény in central Hungary, which is roughly 35 miles (55 kilometers) to the east of Budapest. They have also...
Archaeology
Ancient Statue of Buddha Found in Egypt Suggests Links with India
An ancient statue of Buddha has been discovered in the seaport of Berenice in Egypt, shedding further light on the trade links between India and Egypt during the period of Roman rule. The statue is believed to date back...
Ancient Greece
Cleopatra was Greek Says Egypt in Response to Netflix Controversy
On Thursday, the Egyptian Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Archeology weighed in on the ongoing controversy surrounding the Netflix documentary "Queen Cleopatra".
Dr. Mustafa Waziri, the Secretary General, was highly critical of the decision to portray Cleopatra VII...