How Ancient DNA Sheds Light On the Origin of the Biblical Canaanite Civilization
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A comprehensive study of ancient DNA offers an intriguing window into the past, illuminating the heritage of the Canaanites, an…
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3 Reasons Why Göbekli Tepe Is The Most Unique Ancient Monument Discovered So Far
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There are various considerations why Göbekli Tepe is a history-changing site. Here are three reasons I think Göbekli Tepe is…
This 5,100-Year-Old Ancient Sumerian Star Map Details a Massive Cosmic Impact
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Around 3,000 BC, an ancient Sumerian astronomer was observing the sky as he usually would. While he was making observations,…
Oldest Connection Between Native Americans and Siberia
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With the help of human population genetics, ancient pathogen genomics, and isotope analysis, scientists from the Max Planck Institute for…
10 Aerial Images of Ancient Egypt’s Oldest Pyramid
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Recognized as the oldest pyramid in ancient Egypt, the Step Pyramid of Djoser is an architectural marvel from the era…
Archaeologists in Japan Stumble Upon the Remnants of an Ancient Ghost Castle
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During excavations at the Japanese Imperial Palace in Kyoto, archaeologists discovered the remains of a 16th-century stone wall and golden…
5 Things You Should Know About 3 Obelisks of the Ancient World
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We’ve probably seen obelisks at least once in our lifetime. These ancient structures have survived for thousands of years and…
5 Things You Should Know About Senet; a 5,000-Year-Old Ancient Egyptian Board Game With Ties to The Netherworld
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One of the oldest known board games on Earth is called Senet. Archaeological excavations of tombs from the First Egyptian…
3 Ancient Egyptian Cities That Predate Egypt’s Oldest Pyramid by Thousands of Years
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Long before the most impressive pyramids were erected in Egypt, a powerful, prosperous civilization developed. It is usually acknowledged that…
Ancient Egypt’s Oldest-Known Stone Structure Predates the Great Pyramid By Generations
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Although the land of Pharaohs is known for its incredible ancient pyramids and the Great Sphinx at Giza, ancient Egypt…
Check Out 7 Stunning Images Of the Great Pyramid’s Summit
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The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the most majestic structures built by human hands. With a history engulfed…
Older Than History: 3 Ancient Cities That Predate Pyramids by Around 5,000 Years
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Yes, the pyramids are among the oldest monumental structures on the surface of the planet. But just because the pyramids…
Stunning 360-Video of the Interior of Ancient Egypt’s Great Pyramid
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The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the most remarkable ancient structures ever built by the hands of man….
3 Videos Revealing the Core of the Great Pyramid of Giza
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Many people have dreamt about traveling to Egypt and seeing the pyramids up close, but few have had the opportunity….
Here Are 3 Incredible Videos Showing the Interior of Ancient Egypt’s Oldest Pyramid
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One of the oldest pyramids in Egypt, the Step Pyramid of Djoser, is one of the least known and least…
1,014 Years Ago, Ancient Civilizations Witnessed The Brightest Supernova Explosion in History
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One thousand fourteen years ago, ancient civilizations witnessed the brightest supernova explosion in recorded history. The supernova is known today…
Ancient Site That Predates The Pyramids Was Built With Advanced Forms of Geometry
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The builders of Göbekli Tepe possessed profound knowledge of geometry, which was used to build the ancient site using multi-ton…
New Study Claims Origins of Human Language Can Be Traced Back 25 Million Years
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A crucial brain structure that controls language found only in humans and apes has now also been identified in monkeys,…
Antique Document From 1888 Offers First Recorded Case of Death by Meteorite Impact
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What are the odds that a meteorite will strike a person standing on Earth? If you ask Tulane University environmental…
How did the Ancients Move 100-Ton Megaliths at Puma Punku?
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Two of the largest stones of Puma Punku weigh 131 tonnes and 85 tons, respectively. These massive boulders were carved…
World of Pyramids: 3 Ancient Pyramids Bigger Than the Great Pyramid
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Pyramids are a global phenomenon. For reasons we are not entirely sure of, around 5,000 years ago, humankind started building…
21 Stunning Aerial Images of Ancient American Pyramids
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Thousands of years ago, humankind built pyramids across the globe. Nearly everywhere we decide to look; eventually, we will come…