A recent discovery at the Atapuerca archaeological site in Spain has unveiled a disturbing aspect of life for early European humans. Researchers found an 850,000-year-old cervical vertebra from a child aged between two and four, which bears clear cut marks indicative of cannibalism. This finding, located at the Gran Dolina site in the Sierra de […]
Archaeologists have potentially identified Sak-Bahlán, the legendary “land of the white jaguar” and the last stronghold of the rebellious Lacandon-Ch’olti’ Maya, after three centuries hidden beneath the dense Lacandon jungle in Mexico. This significant discovery marks a milestone in the long-standing quest to find this elusive city, which had resisted Spanish conquest for over a […]
Archaeologists have made significant strides in uncovering historical truths, challenging long-held beliefs about gender roles and societal practices. Recently, the first confirmed female burial containing weapons from the 10th century was discovered in Hungary. This find contests traditional notions of women’s roles in the medieval Carpathian Basin, suggesting they were more actively involved in warfare […]
Archaeologists in Pennsylvania have made an exciting discovery that highlights a crucial yet lesser-known moment in George Washington’s early military career. The team has pinpointed the exact location where Washington intervened to halt a tragic friendly fire incident during the French and Indian War. On the evening of November 12, 1758, Washington bravely used his […]
Archaeologists from the Brno City Museum have made a significant discovery that links Central European Bronze Age civilization to the mythic narratives of the Trojan War. A fragment of bronze armor over 3,200 years old was unearthed in South Moravia. This is only the second specimen of such ancient protective gear found in the Czech […]
Archaeologists in northern Spain have made a groundbreaking discovery, unearthing a trilobite fossil that has been intentionally modified to serve as an amulet during the Roman Empire. This find, located at the A Cibdá de Armea settlement in Galicia, signifies the first occurrence of a trilobite fossil in a Roman archaeological context, shedding new light […]
Deep within central Israel lies Tinshemet Cave, a site that is transforming our understanding of early human burial practices. Recent excavations have revealed some of the oldest known human burials, dating back approximately 100,000 years. These findings suggest that formal burial customs began much earlier than previously recorded, providing new insights into the cognitive evolution […]
The Akkadian Empire, which thrived around 2370 to 2190 BC, was significant in shaping the traditions of later Mesopotamian societies. Its kings and the divine narratives surrounding them have remained influential through the ages. In northern Spain, archaeologists have made a fascinating discovery of a trilobite fossil that dates back 450 million years. This fossil […]
A significant archaeological discovery has been made by a team from Baylor University, revealing an intact Etruscan tomb that dates back 2,600 years. This rare find was unearthed at the San Giuliano necropolis in central Italy. The burial chamber, which contains the remains of four individuals along with over 100 well-preserved grave goods, provides a […]
Archaeologists in Azerbaijan have unearthed a remarkable find that is altering perceptions of Bronze Age societies. A 3,800-year-old burial mound, known as a kurgan, has revealed the remarkably well-preserved remains of a towering warrior, along with rare bronze weapons and ceremonial artifacts. These findings shed light on the sophisticated burial traditions of the Middle Bronze […]