2,400-Year-Old Tea Residue Found in China
2,400-Year-Old Tea Residue Found in China “China is the first country in the world to discover and cultivate tea,” said Professor Shuya Wei from the Insтιтute of Cultural Heritage and History of Science & Technology at the University of Science and Technology Beijing and her colleagues. “In Chinese legend, tea was first discovered as an …
How many early human species existed on Earth?
How many early human species existed on Earth? We Homo sapiens didn’t use to be alone. Long ago, there was a lot more human diversity; Homo sapiens lived alongside an estimated eight now-extinct species of humans about 300,000 years ago. As recently as 15,000 years ago, we were sharing caves with another human species known …
Evolution of Personhood: Earliest Adorned Female Infant Burial in Europe Reveals Significant Insights
Evolution of Personhood: Earliest Adorned Female Infant Burial in Europe Reveals Significant Insights Ten thousand years ago, just after the last Ice Age, a group of hunter-gatherers buried an infant girl in a cave in what is now Italy. They entombed her with a rich selection of their treasured beads and pendants, and an eagle-owl …
Isotope analyses unlock Iron Age secrets
Isotope analyses unlock Iron Age secrets According to a statement released by Flinders University, chemical analysis of 2,600-year-old copper ingots discovered off the coast of southwest France in 1964 indicates they came from a variety of locations. For the first time, a scientific team led by Flinders University archaeologists, working with the Insтιтute of History …
Skeletons Found near-ᴅᴇᴀᴅ Sea Scrolls likely belonged to an Enigmatic Religious Group
Skeletons Found near-ᴅᴇᴀᴅ Sea Scrolls likely belonged to an Enigmatic Religious Group More than 30 newly discovered 2,200-year-old skeletons could finally help to reveal who wrote the ancient ᴅᴇᴀᴅ Sea Scrolls. Remains found near the site where the scrolls were discovered suggest the bodies were linked to a celibate Jewish brotherhood known as the Essenes. The …
Archaeologists Unearth Celtic Warrior Grave Complete With Chariot, Elaborate Shield
Archaeologists Unearth Celtic Warrior Grave Complete With Chariot, Elaborate Shield Some archaeological finds have to be seen to be believed, and the discovery of the 2,200-year-old grave of a male Celtic warrior has experts very excited indeed – as you’ll understand once you take a peek at the haul. Among the findings in the grave …
These mysterious Egyptian head cones actually existed, grave find reveals
These mysterious Egyptian head cones actually existed, grave find reveals Researchers have revealed details of mysterious cone-shaped headgear discovered at the ancient Egyptian city of Amarna. “Ancient Egyptian art frequently depicted people wearing cone-shaped headgear, but none had ever been found,” the researchers explained in a statement emailed to Fox News. Archaeologists from the Amarna project …
Enigmalith: A 100,000-Year-Old electrical connector found embedded In Stone
Enigmalith: A 100,000-Year-Old electrical connector found embedded In Stone This electrical connector is one of the artefacts that are less known, yet its characteristics are incredibly interesting. According to experts who have analyzed the artefact, estimated it to be approximately 100,000-year-old. Over the years, dozens of objects have been discovered that do not fit in …
1,000-Year-Old Ink Pen Found in Ringfort is Ireland’s Oldest
1,000-Year-Old lnk Pen Found in Ringfort is Ireland’s Oldest The British Isles’ oldest-known ink pen has been found during excavations of a Cashel, or stone fort, in County Clare. Archaeologist Michelle Comber of the National University of Ireland, Galway unearthed the 1,000-year-old writing implement from the Caherconnell Cashel. This 140-foot-wide ringfort was built in the late 10th …
Neolithic And Bronze Age Burial Mounds With Remains Of Five Children Found In Denmark
Neolithic And Bronze Age Burial Mounds With Remains Of Five Children Found In Denmark It is extremely rare that burial mounds with children’s remains are discovered in Denmark, so it’s a big deal when some are located. Recently, the remains of five children were found in an excavation in Hedehusene, Denmark. To find five sets …