Ancient Hirota People of Japan: Pioneers in Cranial Modification
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Researchers from around the globe are shining a light on the intriguing practices of the Hirota people, ancient inhabitants of…
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Remnants of an ancient Olmec pyramid unearthed in Mexico
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Recent rains in Puebla have unveiled a pyramidal structure, believed to be part of an old Olmec ceremonial center, hinting…
Massive road network from the Roman Empire found in the UK
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In an unprecedented discovery, archaeologists have found a massive road network from the Roman Empire that once crisscrossed Devon and…
This ancient arrowhead was crafted from extraterrestrial iron
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In a surprising discovery, an ancient arrowhead found in Switzerland has been identified as being crafted from extraterrestrial iron. But…
Ruins of ancient Nero’s Theater discovered
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In what is a sensational find, the ruins of ancient Nero’s Theater — the elusive imperial theater — have been…
Archaeologists confirm one of the oldest ancient sites in Britain
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Archeologists have confirmed one of the oldest ancient sites in Britain. Delving into the mysteries of Dorstone Hill in Herefordshire,…
Ancient Maya ruins reveal plethora of human sacrifice knives
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Ancient Maya ruins in present-day Mexico have revealed a plethora of knives used for human sacrifice. Deep within the pre-Hispanic…
Metal Detectorists Discover Ancient Coin Cache
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In the heart of a forest in western Romania, metal detectorists have unearthed a historical treasure, a cache of ancient…
Scientists have found a 300,000-year-old hunting weapon
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Scientists Have Found a 300,000-Year-Old Hunting Weapon In a groundbreaking publication in PLOS ONE journal, scientists describe finding a 300,000-year-old…
Fossil Record Shows Mystery Predator Attacking a Dinosaur
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A pivotal moment of the Cretaceous era has been immortalized in an extraordinary fossil uncovered by scientists from Canada and…
Ancient city revealed by archaeologists in China
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Deep within northern China, archaeologists have revealed the cradle of an ancient Bronze Age city. Its cryptic roots trace back…
Archeologists have found 25 intricately-aligned ancient pits
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In a remarkable archaeological discovery at a site in Linmere, Bedfordshire, archaeologists have found up to 25 monumental, intricately aligned…
Ancient Wall in Peru Was Used to Protect Against Floods 1,000 Years Ago
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Recent studies reveal that an ancient Peruvian wall was constructed 1,000 years ago to guard against El Niño floods, challenging…
4,000-Year-Old Dutch Stonehenge Reveals Ties to Ancient Mesopotamia
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The Netherlands’ archaeological scene buzzes with the revelation of a 4,000-year-old sacred site. The local media has dubbed it the…
This 42,000-year-old Object is the World’s Oldest Phallic Pendant
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Scientists have unearthed the earliest known phallic (pendant) symbol, a pendant crafted and worn in Mongolia approximately 42,000 years ago….
Experts Find an Ancient “Wolf-Skull” Tomb
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An excavation of a burial mound in southeastern Romania’s Dobruja region has unearthed an ancient “wolf-skull” tomb. Archaeologists propose grave…
Archaeologists Unearth Mesmerizing 12,000-Year-Old Bone Flutes
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Archaeologists have unearthed seven flute-like instruments, believed to be used for hunting, at the Eynan-Mallaha prehistoric site in northern Israel….
4,300-Year-Old Copper Ingots Unearthed in Oman
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During an ordinary archaeological exploration at age-old human dwelling sites in Oman, a team of dedicated German researchers stumbled upon…
Elusive Roman Fort Along Scotland’s Antonine Wall Found
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Archaeologists have finally uncovered the hidden remains of a 2nd-century Roman fort, part of a broader unsuccessful attempt to extend…
Hidden Roman Forts Unearthed in Northern Arabia
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A groundbreaking discovery by the University of Oxford’s School of Archaeology reveals the presence of three previously unknown Roman fortified…
Unearthing the Urnes Brooch: A Glimpse into Viking and Middle Age Fashion
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The captivating Urnes brooches, popular in the late Viking and Middle Age periods, have seen a surge in discoveries in…
First-Ever Human Depiction of the Enigmatic Tartessos Civilization Discovered
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A groundbreaking discovery of the first-ever Tartessian figured reliefs at the Turunuelo Houses site in Badajoz, Spain, has led to…