Ancient ostrich eggshell reveals new evidence of extreme climate change thousands of years ago
Ancient ostrich eggshell reveals new evidence of extreme climate change thousands of years ago Evidence from an ancient eggshell has revealed important new information about the extreme climate change faced by human early ancestors. The research shows parts of the interior of South Africa that today are dry and sparsely populated, were once wetland and …
Fossil hunters uncover complete 252 million-year-old underwater world
Fossil hunters uncover complete 252 Million year-old underwater world Fossil hunters have uncovered the remains of an ancient marine ecosystem that arose in the aftermath of the most devastating mᴀss extinction in Earth’s history. The spectacular haul of 20,000 fossils from a hillside in southwestern China represents the first discovery of a complete ecosystem that bounced back …
Chinese scientists uncover 4,000-year-old bowl of noodles
Chinese scientists uncover 4,000-year-old bowl of noodles Since 1999, when Lajia villagers are busy with the autumn harvest every autumn, it is also the time for archaeologists to actively carry out their work. For six years, Ye Maolin, an archaeologist at the Insтιтute of Archaeology of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, has been working …
These mysterious stone structures in Saudi Arabia are older than the pyramids
These mysterious stone structures in Saudi Arabia are older than the pyramids Hundreds of stone monuments scattered across northwestern Saudi Arabia may represent the oldest known ritual site on Earth. Researchers studying mustatils, courtyards made from sandstone blocks, date them to about 7,000 years ago, making them millennia older than Stonehenge or the Pyramids at …
Archaeology breakthrough: Researchers unearthed ancient homes at German ‘Stonehenge’
Archaeology breakthrough: Researchers unearthed ancient homes at German ‘Stonehenge’ The Bronze Age site lies 85 miles away from Germany’s capital in the village of Pömmelte, and since its restoration in 2016 has become a key tourist attraction. It is known for its wooden ringed structure, which researchers believe has ties to Wiltshire’s iconic Stonehenge site, …
Traces of Thracian Tower Found in Bulgaria
Traces of Thracian Tower Found in Bulgaria Archaeologists have uncovered the foundations of a wall enclosing an area of 1000 square metres off Cape Chiroza on Bulgaria’s southern Black Sea coast, as well as the foundations of a large mᴀssive two-part tower located in the highest and protruding part of the cape in the sea. …
4,000-Year-Old Settlement Unearthed in Eastern India
4,000-Year-Old Settlement Unearthed in Eastern India In the Balasore district, the Odisha Insтιтute of Maritime and South-East Asian Studies (OIMSEAS), an archaeological branch of the state government, found a 4,000-year-old settlement and ancient relics. The OIMSEAS had requested permission from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to record the site at Durgadevi village in Remuna …
Archaeology dig in Spain yields prehistoric ‘crystal weapons’
Archaeology dig in Spain yields prehistoric ‘crystal weapons’ When you see a beautiful crystal how do you feel? Perhaps the perfection of the diamond or the vivid colours of the different gems are your thing? The fact is that people have been fascinated by crystals ever since they had first discovered them. The gems ‘ …
700-year-old Pope’s seal found in Shropshire field
700-year-old Pope’s seal found in Shropshire field The number of archaeological objects officially unearthed in Britain has reached the 1.5million mark – with the discovery of a seal belonging to a 13th-century pope. The medieval find, which is more than 750 years old, was a seal of Pope Innocent IV and may have links to …
‘Entire Streets’ Of Roman London Uncovered
‘Entire Streets’ Of Roman London Uncovered About 10,000 finds have been discovered, including writing tablets and good luck charms. The area has been dubbed the “Pompeii of the north” due to the perfect preservation of organic artefacts such as leather and wood. One expert said: “This is the site that we have been dreaming of …