It was announced that a necropolis dating back to the Iron Age was discovered in Italy. Italian archaeologists announced the discovery of a quite extensive […]
Category: Archaeology
Bronze Age “Zombie Grave” Uncovered in Germany
A “zombie grave” dating from the Bronze Age was discovered during the ongoing construction of an underground power line in Germany. The strange grave recently […]
The Oldest Boats in the Mediterranean Were Discovered in Italy, They’re 7000 Years Old!
The depths of Lake Bracciano in the Lazio region hold the remains of the oldest known boats in the Mediterranean basin, according to an article […]
90,000-Year-Old Hominin Footprints Discovered on the Coast of Morocco
In a study published in Scientific Reports, scientists reported the presence of hominin footprints from the Pleistocene period on the coast of Morocco.1 Imagine walking […]
1900-Year-Old Runic Inscription Found on Danish Knife
In excavations carried out on the island of Funen in Denmark, archaeologists discovered a knife dating back approximately 1900 years. The runic letters found on […]
Origins of Written Communication and Types of Writing Systems
Information about the origins of written communication is generally derived from the data of the disciplines of epigraphy and paleography. Epigraphy particularly focuses on the […]
New Geoglyphs Discovered in Peru Depicting Feline and Anthropomorphic Figures
Archaeologists have recently unearthed new geoglyphs in the Nasca province located in Southern Peru, featuring depictions of feline and anthropomorphic figures. The discovery was conducted […]
7000-Year-Old Pits at Tainiaro Could Be the Northernmost Stone Age Cemetery Site
Might the pits, dating back almost 7000 years, discovered in the archaeological site of Tainiaro in Northern Finland, be considered the northernmost Stone Age burial […]
Female Hunters in Hunter-Gatherer Societies: New Study Reveals the Hidden History
A recent study published in Plos One, has challenged the long-held belief that men solely hunt while women gather in hunter-gatherer societies.1 The study, which […]
Subdisciplines of Archaeology
Archaeology is one of the disciplines that works based on evidence to shed light on human history and uncover past civilizations. The term originates from […]