Decapitated Elongated Skulls Revealed as Gruesome Ancient Maya Ritual Offerings
[ad_1] In April , archaeologists working at the Moral-Reforma Archaeological site in Tabasco, Mexico, discovered 13 human burials with elongated skulls showing decapitation marks. Now, scientists and historians working at the ancient Maya site have conducted an anthropological study and ascertained that at least two of these individuals were beheaded as ritual offerings at the […]
Massive First-Century Capitolium Temple Identified in Northern Italy
[ad_1] From under the quiet north Italian town of Sarsina, archaeologists have unearthed an enormous Capitolium temple built by the Romans in the 1st century BC. Found in an exceptional state of preservation, along with the sandstone pavement accompanying it, the temple has been connected to a cult building from the Roman age. The temple […]
Tiny West African Island Shows Evidence of the Invention of Plantation Slavery
[ad_1] Situated on the West coast of Africa, with the equator running through it, the tiny island of Sao Tome was uninhabited before being colonized by the Portuguese in 1486. Now being investigated archaeologically for the first time, it has exhibited evidence of being the âfirst tropical slavery plantation economyâ, a model that was later […]
Roman Chronicle Fragments Offer a New Glimpse of Emperor Hadrianâs Agenda
[ad_1] 2,400 years ago, at the mouth of the Tiber River, the Romans established an armed camp and settlement known as Ostia Antica. Eventually transforming into âa flourishing commercial centerâ, it became a vital harbor and base for the Romans to expand from. Now the site of a rich archaeological park under excavation, two newly […]
Defensive City Gate Unearthed in Israel Dating Back 5,500 Years
[ad_1] An ancient monumental city gate , at least 5,500 years old, has been discovered at Tel Erani in southern Israel, making it Israelâs oldest gate by centuries! The stone gate structure was built from importing giant stone blocks, with the locally available mudbrick mixed in. At 1.5 meters (4.92 feet) high, it comprises a […]
Savoring the Past: Bronze Age Cauldrons’ Residues Unveil Caucasus Cuisine
[ad_1] An analysis of protein residues from the Caucasus region (the transcontinental region between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea) from the Maykop period (3700-2900 BC), has revealed a menu of deer, sheep, goats, and bovine species, amongst others. These protein residues were found in ancient cooking Bronze Age cauldrons, and are an important […]
Ătzi the Iceman Genes Trace to Early Anatolian Farmers, and He Had a Receding Hairline
[ad_1] The worldâs oldest Alpine celebrity, fodder for many different kinds of studies and analyses over the years since his discovery on the mountainous border between Austria and Italy in 1991, â Ătzi the Iceman â, is the subject of a fascinating new study. The Neolithic Tyrolean mummy has been subjected to a high-coverage genome […]
Huge Votive Deposits Emerge From Sicilyâs Valley of Temples, Shed Light on the Exodus of 406 BC
[ad_1] An excavation campaign in the historic Valley of Temples (Agrigento) in Sicily has stumbled upon a huge votive deposit consisting of 60 terracotta statuettes, protomes and female busts, fragments of bronze mixed with a large number of bones, lamps and small vases. The findings have helped shed light on the destruction of Akragas of […]
4,000-Year-Old Bronze Age Pyramid Found in Kazakhstan Is First Ever on Asian Steppe!
[ad_1] A giant 4,000-year-old Bronze Age pyramidical structure with links to a horse cult has been uncovered in the ochre-tinted earthen steppes of Kazakhstan. The culmination of almost a decade of research and excavation, this large-scale steppe pyramid in Kazakhstanâwhich dates back to the 2nd millennium BCâlanguished in relative obscurity for countless centuries. Nothing like […]
Unearthed Treasure: Saber Sword Found in Kyrgyzstan is a Medieval Marvel!
[ad_1] Amidst the serene village of Amanbaev in the Talas Region of Kyrgyzstan, a momentous discovery has come to light which has been dubbed the Kyrgyzstan saber. This ancient military saber sword boasts a weighty frame, a lengthy cutting edge and a gracefully curved blade, showcasing the pinnacle of medieval artistry. Remarkably rare in Central […]