Archaeologists Unearth Circular Mass Grave of Wounded Individuals in Ancient Peruvian Tomb

Archaeologists Unearth Circular Mass Grave of Wounded Individuals in Ancient Peruvian Tomb

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates At El Curaca, in the Atico River Valley, archaeologists Jósef Szykulski and associates have made a major finding: a huge, round stone tomb. It was found in October of 2024 that the Chuquibamba, or Aruni, people had lived at the site between the…

Ancient Amber Bear Figurine from Poland Linked to Stone Age Beliefs

Ancient Amber Bear Figurine from Poland Linked to Stone Age Beliefs

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates A unique carved amber bear was found when workers were delving into the peat in 1887. It is believed that this was worn as a protective charm during the Stone Age, as bears were considered the most powerful and threatening animal of that…

Archaeologists May Have Found 2,100-Year-Old Roman Canal Built by Gaius Marius in Southern France

Archaeologists May Have Found 2,100-Year-Old Roman Canal Built by Gaius Marius in Southern France

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates A Roman canal dated back more than 2,100 years may have been located in southern France. The structure is believed to be the Marius Canal. It is thought to have been built between 104 and 102 B.C. during the Cimbrian Wars. The Romans…

2,200-Year-Old Chinese Burial Uncovers Woman with Toxic Red-Stained Teeth

2,200-Year-Old Chinese Burial Uncovers Woman with Toxic Red-Stained Teeth

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates A burial site in northwestern China has revealed a woman’s remains with an unusual feature—her teeth were painted with cinnabar, a toxic red mineral composed of mercury and sulfur. The grave, dated between 2,200 and 2,050 years ago, was found in Turpan City,…

Ancient DNA Sheds Light on the Diverse Genetic Origins of the European Huns

Ancient DNA Sheds Light on the Diverse Genetic Origins of the European Huns

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates The origins of the Huns, a nomadic group that played a crucial role in the decline of the Roman Empire, have long remained uncertain. Recent DNA analysis of ancient skeletal remains has provided fresh insights into their ancestry, revealing a diverse genetic makeup…

Severed Skulls with Nails in Iron Age Spain Suggest Complex Ritual Practices

Severed Skulls with Nails in Iron Age Spain Suggest Complex Ritual Practices

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates Prehistoric skulls with large iron nails driven through them have been examined, revealing variations in the ritual practices of Iron Age Spain. These severed heads were used for different purposes, either to honour ancestors within a community or to intimidate enemies. The findings,…

7,000-Year-Old Arrow Poison Found in South Africa, Shows Ancient Hunting Skills

7,000-Year-Old Arrow Poison Found in South Africa, Shows Ancient Hunting Skills

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates A 7,000-year-old femur bone belonging to an antelope, discovered in a South African cave, has revealed the earliest confirmed use of a multi-component arrow poison. Three modified bone arrowheads were found embedded within the marrow cavity, and a recent scientific analysis has identified…

1,200-Year-Old Pregnant Woman’s Sacrifice Unearthed in Ecuador’s Manteño Period Burial

1,200-Year-Old Pregnant Woman’s Sacrifice Unearthed in Ecuador’s Manteño Period Burial

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates The remains of a young pregnant woman, who lived approximately 1,200 years ago during the Manteño period in Ecuador, have been unearthed by archaeologists. Her grave contained a striking combination of artifacts and evidence of violent death, which has led researchers to suspect…

Small Carnivores Were Crucial for Early Levant Diets, Claims New Study

Small Carnivores Were Crucial for Early Levant Diets, Claims New Study

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates The nutritional reliance on small carnivores by early hunter-gatherer societies in the Levant has been highlighted through recent archaeological discoveries. A series of excavations at the Early Pre-Pottery Neolithic B (EPPNB) site of Aḥihud, located in present-day Israel, has revealed the widespread use…

Archaeologists Discover Ancient Artifacts in Iraq, Unlocking Secrets of Mesopotamia

Archaeologists Discover Ancient Artifacts in Iraq, Unlocking Secrets of Mesopotamia

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates Significant discoveries have been made at the ancient site of Kurd Qaburstan in Iraq, shedding light on Mesopotamian history. Artefacts including clay cuneiform tablets, a game board, and structural remains have been unearthed by a team led by Tiffany Earley-Spadoni, an associate professor…