A child’s 130,000-year-old tooth could offer clues to an extinct human relative
A child’s 130,000-year-old tooth could offer clues to an extinct human relative Palaeontologists in Laos have uncovered an ancient molar that likely belonged to a young Denisovan girl. The discovery is a big deal, as the Laotian cave in which the molar was found is now one of only three spots known to host these …
An ancient temple dedicated to Zeus unearthed in Egypt
An ancient temple dedicated to Zeus unearthed in Egypt Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered the remains of an ancient temple built to honour Zeus-Kasios, a deity sporting the features of both Zeus and the weather-god Kasios, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced on Monday. The ruins were unearthed at the Tell el-Farama archaeological …
Sixth Dynasty Official’s Tomb Discovered in Saqqara
Sixth Dynasty Official’s Tomb Discovered in Saqqara A team of archaeologists in Egypt has discovered the 4,300-year-old tomb of a man named Mehtjetju, an official who claimed that he had access to “secret” royal documents. “The dignitary bore the name Mehtjetju and was, among other things, an official with access to royal sealed — that …
There is a hidden underground ‘city’ beneath the Giza Pyramids, experts claim
There is a hidden underground ‘city’ beneath the Giza Pyramids, experts claim An enormous system of caves, chambers and tunnels lies hidden beneath the Pyramids of Giza, according to a British explorer who claims to have found the lost underworld of the pharaohs. Populated by bats and venomous spiders, the underground complex was found in …
Restoration Reveals Engravings in Egypt’s Temple of Esna
Restoration Reveals Engravings in Egypt’s Temple of Esna The Egyptian-German archaeological mission has uncovered original reliefs and engravings on the walls and ceilings of the Temple of Esna in Luxor, Upper Egypt during ongoing restoration work. The mission uncovered a distinguished relief on top of the entrance gate of the temple showing 46 eagles standing …
Possible Traces of Calming Drug Found in Sacrificed Inca Children
Possible Traces of Calming Drug Found in Sacrificed Inca Children Two Inca children slated for ritual sacrifice more than 500 years ago quaffed a special soothing concoction that has gone undetected until now. Those young victims, most likely a girl and a boy roughly 4 to 8 years old, drank a liquid that may have …
California Museum Repatriates Remains and Artifacts
California Museum Repatriates Remains and Artifacts The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History turned over to the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians the partial remains of about 1,000 Chumash and pre-Chumash people who had lived throughout the South Coast over a time span of 13,000 years. In addition, UCSB turned over the human remains …
The current concept of time was created by the Sumerians 5,000 years ago!
The current concept of time was created by the Sumerians 5,000 years ago! Any ancient civilizations had a concept of time, although vague. Obviously, they knew that the day started when the sun rose and the night when the sun disappeared over the horizon. But the ancient Sumerians, watching the skies, developed a much more …
Israeli study: Humans were hyper-carnivorous apex predators for 2 million years
Israeli study: Humans were hyper-carnivorous apex predators for 2 million years Palaeolithic cuisine was anything but lean and green, according to a 2021 study on the diets of our Pleistocene ancestors. For a good 2 million years, Homo sapiens and their ancestors ditched the salad and dined heavily on meat, putting them at the top …
Aztec war sacrifices found in Mexico may point to the elusive royal tomb
Aztec war sacrifices found in Mexico may point to the elusive royal tomb A newly discovered trove of Aztec sacrifices could lead archaeologists to an elusive Aztec emperor’s tomb. Such a discovery would mark a first since no Aztec royal burial has yet been found despite decades of digging. The sacrificial offerings, including a richly …