Tag: Archaeology

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Mass Child Sacrifices in 15th-Century Mexico to Appease Rain God

A mass ritual sacrifice of young children to a rain god in 15th-century Mexico has been linked to a deadly drought in the region,...
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1,400-Year-Old Battle Site Revealed in Iraq Through Declassified Spy Satellite Images

Declassified spy satellite images from 1974 have led archaeologists to uncover a 1,400-year-old battle site in Iraq. The images, captured by a U.S. satellite...
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Rare Gladiator-Shaped Knife Handle Unearthed Near Hadrian’s Wall

Archaeologists in England recently made a fascinating discovery near Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland. They found a rare Roman knife handle shaped like a gladiator...
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Rock-shelter in Tajikistan Reveals Ancient Human Migration Route: Homo sapiens, Neanderthals, and Denisovans

Archaeologists recently made a fascinating discovery in Tajikistan, unearthing a rock-shelter that may have served as a migration site for Neanderthals, Denisovans, and modern...
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Ancient Chinese Oracle Bones: Engraved Bones and Tortoise Shells for Future Prediction

Oracle bones are ancient artifacts from China that provide insight into the development of writing in ancient China. Dating back to the late Shang...
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Uncovering the Remarkable Journey of the Lucy Fossil: An Icon of Human Evolution

Fifty years ago, researchers found an important fossil in Ethiopia that changed our understanding of human evolution. This fossil, known as Lucy, is a...
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Uncovering the Surprising Truth About China’s Cretaceous ‘Pompeii’

The Yixian Formation in China has long been known as the "Pompeii" of the dinosaur world, holding some of the best-preserved fossils on Earth....
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Purple Tunic Belonging to Alexander the Great: Scholar’s Claim Sparks Debate

A scholar claims that a tunic found in an ancient tomb in Greece belonged to Alexander the Great, sparking debate among experts. The tomb...
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Revealing Pompeii Victims: DNA Analysis Unveils New Identities

A recent study on the victims of the Mount Vesuvius eruption in Pompeii nearly 2,000 years ago has revealed surprising details about their relationships....
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Ancient Copper Dagger Unearthed in Italian Cave: A Remarkable Find

Archaeologists recently made a remarkable discovery in a cave in northeastern Italy - a 4,000-year-old copper dagger along with fragments of human skulls. The...

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