In the frugal last meal of a man 2,400 years ago, scientists see signs of human sacrifice
In the frugal last meal of a man 2,400 years ago, scientists see signs of human sacrifice When the Tollund man was discovered in a bog in Denmark 71 years ago, he was so well preserved that his researchers thought he was the victim of a recent murder. It took archaeologists to reveal that he …
12,000-Year-Old Natufian Village Unearthed in Jordan Valley
12,000-Year-Old Natufian Village Unearthed in Jordan Valley Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a prehistoric village in the Jordan Valley dating from around 12,000 years ago, The Hebrew University revealed on Wednesday. The site, named NEG II, is located in Wadi Ein-Gev, west of the Sea of Galilee and south of the Golan Heights town …
The architect believes Stonehenge once had a thatched roof to form the temple
The architect believes Stonehenge once had a thatched roof to form the temple One of the biggest mysteries surrounding Stonehenge is how any of it is still standing, given the predations of souvenir-hunters and vandals including the great 17th-century architect Sir Christopher Wren. He paid many visits to the ancient monument on Salisbury Plain and …
The Largest Confirmed Pyramid on Earth Dwarfs The Great Pyramid of Giza
The Largest Confirmed Pyramid on Earth Dwarfs The Great Pyramid of Giza It is the largest pyramid on Earth, with a base four times larger than the Great Pyramid of Giza and almost doubles the volume. The Pyramid is recognized as the largest pyramid in volume with four million five hundred thousand cubic meters. It …
1,500-year-old Visigoth Sarcophagus Found at Roman Villa Site
1,500-year-old Visigoth Sarcophagus Found at Roman Villa Site Archaeologists from the University of Murcia, financed by the Mula municipal council, the Cajamurcia Foundation, and supported by CEPOAT have excavated a sarcophagus at the site of the Roman necropolis at Los Villaricos, located 5km East of the city of Mula, in Murcia, Spain. The discovery was …
Cannabis originated in China, genetic analysis reveals
Cannabis originated in China, genetic analysis reveals People feeling the effects of marijuana are prone to what scientists call “divergent thinking,” the process of searching for solutions to a loosely defined question. Here is one to ponder: Where did the weed come from? No, not where it was bought, but where and when was the …
Can 4.5 Billion-Year-Old Meteorite Hold Secrets of Life on Earth?
Can 4.5 Billion-Year-Old Meteorite Hold Secrets of Life on Earth? Scientists are set to uncover the secrets of a rare meteorite and possibly the origins of oceans and life on Earth, thanks to Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) funding. Research carried out on the meteorite, which fell in the UK earlier this year, suggests …
25,000-year-old human genome recovered from cave soil in the Caucasus, western Georgia
25,000-year-old human genome recovered from cave soil in the Caucasus, western Georgia Ancient dirt has provided DNA samples that revealed evidence of a previously unknown human species that resided in a Georgian cave more than 25,000 years ago. A few genome sequences called SAT29 obtained from a single soil sample from the Satsurblia Cave in the Caucasus …
Sunken Ship, Ancient Greek Graves Found at Underwater Ruins in Egypt
Sunken Ship, Ancient Greek Graves Found at Underwater Ruins in Egypt CAIRO (Reuters) – Divers uncovered the unusual remnants of a military vessel in the ancient submerged city of Thônis-Heracleion – once Egypt’s greatest Mediterranean port – as well as a funerary complex indicating the presence of Greek merchants, the country said on Monday. The …
Olmec Civilization: Survivors of Atlantis?
Olmec Civilization: Survivors of Atlantis? Are the Ancient Olmecs Survivors of Atlantis? It is a theory that according to many, could explain the incredible technologies and skills of this enigmatic Ancient Civilization. Even though the Olmec civilization is surrounded by numerous mysteries, researchers believe that all the classical cultures of Mesoamerica originated from this mysterious …