Ancient Egyptian genome reveals 4,500-year-old genetic ties to Mesopotamia
For the first time, scientists have successfully sequenced the complete genome of an individual from ancient Egypt, offering unprecedented insights into early Egyptian ancestry and revealing a…
Neanderthals operated prehistoric “fat factory” 125,000 years ago on German lakeshore
Neanderthals in central Germany 125,000 years ago employed an advanced method of food preparation, according to a recent study: systematically stripping fat from the bones of large…
Exceptionally large Roman shoes discovered at Magna fort near Hadrian’s Wall
Archaeologists excavating at Magna, or Carvoran, a Roman fort near Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland, England, have uncovered an amazing treasure trove of ancient leather shoes—many of them…
Hymn to Babylon discovered, revealing ancient Mesopotamian city life
In a collaboration between Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU) and the University of Baghdad, an ancient Babylonian hymn dating back over two millennia has been rediscovered…
2,000-year-old shipwreck discovered off Turkish coast with remarkably preserved stacked ceramics
A recently discovered ancient shipwreck off the Turkish coast at Adrasan is allowing archaeologists a stunning glimpse into ancient maritime trade and ceramic production over two millennia…
Ancient DNA reveals rare leprosy strain in the Americas thousands of years before European contact
In a discovery that overturns old suppositions about the origin of leprosy, researchers have recovered two extremely well-preserved genomes of Mycobacterium lepromatosis—a rare and severe form of…
Early humans used ochre for advanced toolmaking at Blombos Cave, study finds
A recent study led by researchers at SapienCE has revealed that ochre—previously considered primarily a symbolic pigment—played a crucial role in the production of sophisticated stone tools…
Intact 7th century Etruscan tomb discovered in San Giuliano necropolis near Rome
An astonishing archaeological discovery has been made in the San Giuliano Necropolis, located in the Marturanum Regional Park near Barbarano Romano, central Italy. The Baylor University team,…
British archaeologists uncover lost Egyptian city of Imet with rare tower houses and temple to cobra goddess Wadjet
Archaeologists from the University of Manchester and the University of Sadat City, Egypt, uncovered the ancient Egyptian city of Imet, buried under Tell el-Fara’in—also known as Tell…
DNA reveals female-centered society in 9,000-year-old Neolithic city of Çatalhöyük
Recent genetic research has shed light on the social structure of Çatalhöyük, a large Neolithic settlement in the center of Turkey that flourished over 9,000 years ago….