Third Neanderthal Genome Sequenced
Third Neanderthal Genome Sequenced To date, only two Neanderthals have been sequenced to high-quality genomes: one originating from Vindjia Cave in Modern Croatia and one originating from Denisova Cave in the Altai Mountains in Siberia. The genome from a third Neanderthal whose remains were found-106 kilometers from the latter site-in Chagyrskaya Cave has now been …
Iron Age funeral site discovered on the Solihull HS2 site in England.
Iron Age funeral site discovered on the Solihull HS2 site in England. On an area of the proposed HS2 line near Solihull, the Iron Age funeral site has been discovered. The forgotten graves, at least 2,000 years old, indicate that a settlement may have existed on the riverbank site way back in history. Archaeologists revealed …
A Dog Named Monty Has Dug Up a Rare Cache of Bronze Age Artifacts in the Czech Republic
A Dog Named Monty Has Dug Up a Rare Cache of Bronze Age Artifacts in the Czech Republic In March, Monty was out on a trip with his owner Mr. Frankota, to Orlické Mountains (northeast Bohemia), making a spectacular discovery. Archeologists report that the objects discovered by the dog are “surprisingly” in good condition. Archeopupper …
1,900-Year-Old Roman Village unearthed in Germany
1,900-Year-Old Roman Village unearthed in Germany The remains of a 1,900-year-old Roman fort that once quartered 500 troops in what is today Germany were discovered by archeologists. The fort was found in the town of Gernsheim, which sits along the Rhine River in the German state of Hesse. Researchers knew the area was the site …
3,000 Skeletons Found During London Railway Construction
3,000 Skeletons Found During London Railway Construction Approximately 3,000 skeletons, some dating back to the 1500s, have been discovered and are being excavated as part of the construction of a new train station being built near London. They came from every parish of London, and from all walks of life, and ended up in a …
A German Farmer Was Just Awarded Almost $1 Million for an Ancient Roman Bronze Found on His Property
A German Farmer Was Just Awarded Almost $1 Million for an Ancient Roman Bronze Found on His Property In Lahnau, Germany, an archeologist uncovered a roman bronze sculpture. They knew that the discovery was both rare and precious. The property owner received payments for the head of the bronze horse found at the bottom of his …
6,000-Year-Old Skeletons Found Locked in Embrace Near Greek Cave
6,000-Year-Old Skeletons Found Locked in Embrace Near Greek Cave ROME — They died young and, by the looks of it, in love. Two skeletons of the age of 6,000 found locked in an embrace near the city of Shakespeare set the star-crossed tale “Romeo and Juliet” have sparked theories the remains of a far more …
Giant Jar Burials Unearthed in Iran
Discovery of bizarre tomb offers clues to ancient life in Iran Discovering the second giant jar grave on the historic Isfahan Hill has shed new light on ancient human life in the central Iranian city. “Finding the second giant jar-tomb on the historical hill of Isfahan – ‘ Tepe Ashraf ‘ or ‘ Tappeh Ashraf ‘ …
200-year-old temple buried in the sand, excavated in Southeastern India
200-year-old temple buried in the sand, excavated in Southeastern India The Hindu reports that a brick temple was revealed during sand mining in southeastern India’s Penna River. Estimated to be about 200 years old, the temple may have been submerged and buried as the river changed its course after flooding in 1850, according to Rama …
Fossil Reefs Yield Evidence of Prehistoric Meals
Fossil Reefs Yield Evidence of Prehistoric Meals Prehistoric explorers could have depended on shellfish for their survival in times of drought, a new study suggests, following the migratory routes from Africa. The research examined fossil reefs in the area of the now-submerged Red Sea coastline that marked prehistoric migratory routes from Africa to Arabia. The …