In the arid expanse of Egypt’s eastern Nile Delta, archaeologists have unearthed the remnants of Imet, a city centered around the cobra goddess, Wadjet. This significant discovery was made under a mound at Tell el-Fara’in, translating to “Mound of the Pharaohs.” Once a pivotal hub during Egypt’s Late Period, Imet has recently resurfaced from centuries […]
In a remote area of Brazil’s Upper Amazon, the excavation of seven massive funerary urns has uncovered significant insights into Indigenous history. Found beneath the roots of a fallen tree in the Middle Solimões region at Lago do Cochila, these urns showcase the intricate traditions and practices of ancient Indigenous societies that once inhabited the […]
In the sun-baked floodplain of Egypt’s eastern Nile Delta, archaeologists have uncovered a city that once thrived under the protective gaze of the cobra goddess, Wadjet. This remarkable discovery sheds light on the sophisticated urban planning and cultural practices of ancient Egyptian civilization. At the Neolithic site of Çatalhöyük, recent findings of strong maternal genetic […]
A new study has shed light on the enigmatic Neolithic megalith structures at Carnac in Brittany, providing insights into their purpose and chronology. For centuries, the stone arrangements have intrigued historians, often compared to landmarks like Stonehenge. However, recent excavations at Le Plasker, a previously unexplored section of the Carnac complex, have revealed important archaeological […]
The archaeological site of Çatalhöyük, considered the world’s first proto-city, offers intriguing insights into human social structures nearly 10,000 years ago. Recent discoveries suggest that this ancient settlement may have functioned as a matriarchy, driven by strong maternal lines as revealed through DNA analyses. Findings indicate that women remained in their birth homes while men […]
Recent discoveries from ancient DNA samples at the Neolithic site of Çatalhöyük reveal strong maternal lineages and highlight female-centered practices within the community. This evidence suggests a complex socio-cultural structure that is gaining attention among researchers exploring early human societies. Meanwhile, Brittany’s Carnac stone arrangement serves as a key site for understanding European prehistory. It […]
In the cold darkness of Obłazowa Cave in southern Poland’s limestone cliffs, a remarkable artifact lay dormant for tens of thousands of years. This artifact, crafted from local materials, serves as a testament to early human creativity and adaptability. The narrative of humanity’s agricultural revolution has often been painted as a tale of desperation, where […]
Archaeologists in the hilly city of Alès, located in the Gard region of southern France, have uncovered a remarkably preserved Gallo-Roman settlement. This site, which covers an impressive 3,750 square meters, holds the remnants of dwellings, hydraulic systems, an elaborate mosaic in a *domus*, and a necropolis. Dating from the 2nd to the 6th centuries […]
For many years, the narrative of humanity’s agricultural revolution has been centered around the concept of scarcity. This traditional viewpoint claimed that dwindling resources and rising populations forced early humans into farming out of desperation. However, a recent study has challenged this grim portrayal, suggesting instead that the transition from foraging to farming was a […]
A remarkable discovery has been made in Obłazowa Cave, located in the limestone cliffs of southern Poland. A boomerang, believed to be more than 40,000 years old and crafted from the tusk of a woolly mammoth, has been unearthed. This artifact, measuring just over 70 centimeters, is considered the oldest known boomerang and is notable […]