Archaeologists uncover ancient skeleton at 7,000-year-old Cheshmeh-Ali mound in Iran
Archaeologists have uncovered a burial containing a skeleton that likely dates to the Sialk III period, around 4300 BCE, at the 7,000-year-old Cheshmeh-Ali mound in Rey, south…
Inca ceramics were a key tool for religious and political dominance
The Incas, renowned for their vast empire and sophisticated culture, controlled their expansive territory through a strategic combination of military dominance and religious authority. Central to their…
Mᴀss child sacrifices were desperate attempt to combat drought
Recent research has revealed that a mᴀss ritual sacrifice of young children to a rain god in 15th-century Mexico coincided with a ᴅᴇᴀᴅly drought in the region….
Rare Roman gladiator-shaped knife handle discovered at Hadrian’s Wall
Archaeologists recently unearthed a rare 2,000-year-old knife handle cast in the form of a gladiator at Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland, England. The artifact, made of copper alloy,…
2,000-year-old Roman road revealed directly under Old Kent Road in London
A major discovery has revealed a well-preserved section of Watling Street, an ancient Roman road, beneath the modern Old Kent Road in Southwark, southeast London. Archaeologists from…
Archaeologists find first evidence of familial embalming in Europe
New discoveries at Château des Milandes in Castelnaud-la-Chapelle, Dordogne, France, have revealed embalming practices in early modern Europe, historically ᴀssociated with cultures like ancient Egypt or South…
2,200-year-old Egyptian hallucinogenic rituals confirmed by vase depicting dwarf god
Researchers have uncovered the first physical evidence of hallucinogenic substances in an ancient Egyptian vase, shedding light on mysterious rituals from over 2,000 years ago. The investigation,…
Ancient Tasmanians used fire 41,000 years ago to transform their environment, study reveals
A recent study published in Science Advances uncovers that over 41,000 years ago, Tasmania’s first human inhabitants, the Palawa/Pakana people, employed fire to modify and manage their…
Ancient Aztec death whistles: the terrifying sounds and their psychological impact
Recent research has shed light on the chilling effects of ancient Aztec skull-shaped “death whistles,” instruments known for their eerie, scream-like sounds. Found in graves dating from…
5th-century amulet depicting Solomon defeating the devil found in Turkey
Archaeologists have unearthed a remarkable 1,600-year-old pendant in the ancient city of Hadrianopolis, located in the Eskipazar district of Karabük, Turkey. This rare artifact, which dates back…