Tag: archaeology
Flagstones: The Ancient Burial Site That May Have Inspired Stonehenge
New research dates the circular enclosure of Flagstones in Dorset to around 3200 B.C.E., suggesting it could be the prototype for later monumental sites like Stonehenge and offering fresh insights into Neolithic funerary practices.
Ancient Irrigation Mastery: Uncovering Mesopotamia’s Lost Water Network
A vast, well-preserved system of irrigation canals has been discovered in the Eridu region of southern Mesopotamia, shedding new light on the sophisticated farming practices of our ancient ancestors.
Hominins Mastered Bone Tool-Making 1.5 Million Years Ago
A groundbreaking discovery of 27 mass-produced bone tools in Tanzania reveals that early human ancestors were turning large mammal bones into sophisticated tools 1.5 million years ago—suggesting an unexpected leap in abstract thought and technological innovation.
Remarkable Discovery: 22,000-Year-Old Drag Marks Reveal Earliest Transport Technology
A groundbreaking study from White Sands National Park in New Mexico has uncovered drag marks dating back over 22,000 years, offering the earliest evidence of transport technology in the Americas and reshaping our understanding of early human migration.
Unmasking the Huns: Genetic Threads Reveal a Mosaic Empire
Cutting-edge ancient DNA analysis unveils the complex and diverse origins of the Huns, reshaping our understanding of one of history’s most enigmatic invaders.
Celestial Alloy: Meteoric Iron Unearthed in Bronze Age Treasure
In a stunning twist, scientists reveal that two artifacts from the Treasure of Villena—an ancient Iberian cache—were crafted using iron from meteorites, challenging our understanding of Bronze Age metallurgy and revealing a sophisticated level of ancient metalworking.