Archeaology

Archeaology
mrbill 24/10/2024

Mammoths and Mastery: Giant Pits Unearth Prehistoric Human Effort to Domesticate Woolly Giants More Than 15,000 Years Ago in Mexico

Mexican anthropologists say they have found two pits built by humans and dug 15,000 years ago to trap mammoths. Researchers at Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History said Wednesday that the pits were discovered during excavations on land that was to be used as a garbage dump. The pits, filled with the remains of at least 14 mammoths, were found in the Toltepec neighborhood just north of Mexico City. Some of the animals were apparently sacrificed. Mexican anthropologists say they have found two pits built by humans dug 15,000 years ago to trap mammoths Photograph from Mexico's National Institute...

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Archeaology
mrbill 24/10/2024

Around 4000 BC, a girl from Vedbaek, Denmark, was buried with her infant son lying on the wing of a swan.

At the ancient cemetery of Vedbaek, Denmark, an extraordinary discovery from around 4000 BC has captured the attention of archaeologists and historians alike. Known as the “Swan Wing Burial,” Grave 8 contains the remains of a young woman and her child, arranged in a captivating and enigmatic manner. The young girl is believed to have died during childbirth, leaving behind her premature body. The burial arrangement is what sets it apart as a striking example of ancient symbolism and belief systems. The 𝚋𝚊𝚋𝚢 was carefully placed on the wing of a swan, sparking intense debates among experts about the meaning...

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Archeaology
mrbill 24/10/2024

Ancient Wonder Revealed: World's Oldest Chachapoya Mummy Found in Uchucmarca Region

Located within the boundaries of the National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru in Lima, lies an enigmatic testimony to ancient Peruvian culture: the Pacaras Mummy Necropolis. Preserved by the gentle embrace of nature, this site offers a captivating glimpse into the customs and traditions of bygone eras. Originally coined by Peruvian archaeologist Julio C. Tello as “Paracas-Necropolis,” this archaeological treasure is now recognized as an important facet of the Topará culture. Dating back to the period between 500 BC and AD 200, this culture thrived in the Chincha Valley, located further north of its famous necropolis. At...

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Archeaology
msngan 24/10/2024

Sandals made of esparto grass, dating back 7,000 years, were discovered in the Cueva de los Murciélagos, Spain, dating to between 5200 and 4800 BC.

In the realm of archaeological discoveries, few objects evoke as much fascination and curiosity as an attractive pair of shoes. Recently, a remarkable pair of shoes dating back 7,000 years has caught the attention of historians and enthusiasts alike. Made from esparto grass, these shoes offer a rare glimpse into the life and craftsmanship of our distant ancestors. Discovered in the Cueva de los Murciélagos (Bat Cave) in Spain, these sacales are estimated to have been made between 5200 and 4800 BC, during the Neolithic period. The cave, located in the province of Granada, has long been a treasure trove...

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Archeaology
mrbill 24/10/2024

20 skeletons from a medieval mass were found in a Dutch dike

In 2020, construction workers in the Netherlands made a gruesome discovery. While working in the town of Vianen, they came across an enigmatic mass burial. Were the 82 skeletons victims of war, a plague, or something more sinister? Now archaeologists have an answer, but it's not what they expected: the mass grave contained the remains of British soldiers. Discovering the mysterious mass grave of Vianen Workers were excavating Vianen's historic moat when they made the surprising discovery. They were excavating a filled-in section that would be rejoined to the rest of the town's canal, and while working outside the grounds...

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Archeaology
mrbill 23/10/2024

The enigmatic Annunaki bracelets in ancient Mesopotamia. What are they? Communication devices or teleportation devices or maybe even something to control workers?

Exploring the mystery of the Aпυпaki iп Aпcieпt Mesopotamian bracelets In the lures of Mesopotamian history lies a mysterious artifact that has intrigued scholars and enthusiasts for centuries: the epigmatic Aпυпaki bracelets. But what exactly were these curious objects? Were they mere ornaments or did they possess a deeper meaning, serving as communication tools, teleportation devices, or perhaps even instruments of control over the workforce? The metaphor of the Aпυпaki bracelets are Mesopotamian texts that provoke a cascade of questions, leading to speculation about their purpose and function. These artifacts, often depicted as works of art and described as texts,...

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Archeaology
mrbill 23/10/2024

1,500-year-old crypt of wealthy warrior buried with his wife and children discovered in ancient Russian city

An ancient warrior who was buried with his wife and three children has been found in a Russian crypt. The Russian crypt was full of corpses. Credit: VOLNOYE DELO FUND The find has created an archaeological puzzle because researchers are unsure whether the family died from the plague or were killed by local tribal members. The "noble" family, according to archaeologists, was buried there in Fanagoriya, Russia, about 1,500 years ago. The family was buried 16 feet underground. Credit: VOLNOYE DELO FUND According to the Russian Academy of Sciences, the adult male skeleton was discovered buried with stirrups and spurs....

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Archeaology
msngan 23/10/2024

The Berlin ethnological museum has returned two mummified Maori heads to New Zealand on Monday, as "a sign of reconciliation for societies affected by colonialism."

The Berlin ethnological museum on Monday returned two mummified Maori heads to New Zealand as a “sign of reconciliation for societies affected by colonialism.” New Zealand’s Te Papa Tongarewa Museum in Wellington had requested the return of the two Toi moko in autumn last year. The Toi moko, as this type of tattooed head of Maori men is known, had arrived at the German museum in 1879. But the names and the route by which they arrived in Europe are unknown, according to German television channel Deutsche Welle. The tattooed heads of Maori men were considered a collector's item in...

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Archeaology
mrbill 23/10/2024

Revealing Mysteries: Unearthing Ancient Skull with “Horns” in 1880s Saqqara Archaeological Excavation

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Archeaology
msngan 23/10/2024

Queen Nefertiti's mummy may have been found, says leading archaeologist

Egyptian archaeologist Zahi Hawass examines mummy KV21B in a storage room at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo before performing a DNA sample and CT scan to determine its family tree. This mummy was discovered with another, KV21A, in a tomb discovered in 1817 in the Valley of the Kings. Both mummies may be queens of the 18th dynasty. Hawass and other Egyptian archaeologists consider KV21B to be a candidate for the body of Nefertiti. Leading Egyptologist Zahi Hawass recently said he is certain a mummy he is currently studying will turn out to be that of Queen Nefertiti. Hawass, who...

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