Archaeologists excavating a burial site in Norway have found a runestone that they estimate is about 2,000 years old. The discovery was made in late 2021 near Tyrifjorden (Lake Tyri), about 40 kilometers northwest of Oslo, by archaeologists from the Museum of Cultural History
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Species of the Genus Homo
The genus Homo, which is estimated to have emerged about 2.8 million years ago, includes modern humans as well as some ancestors and close relatives of modern humans. The only living species of the genus today is Homo sapiens. Homo habilis It is a
Bronze Age Ritual Site and a Roman Structure Found in the UK
Archaeologists have found a nearly 4,000-year-old ritual site in the United Kingdom. There are artifacts from both the Bronze Age and the Roman period at the site. The discovery was made near the village of Overstone, about 8 km northeast of Northampton, by archaeologists
168 More Added to Mysterious Geoglyphs in Southern Peru
It has been announced that 168 new geoglyphs, mostly human and animal figures, have been discovered in southern Peru. The announcement for the discovery was made by Yamagata University in Japan on December 9, 2022.1 Geoglyph: Motifs that are generally larger than 3-4 meters
120-Million-Year-Old Fossil Found in China Has A Bird-Like Body, A Dinosaur-Like Skull
The bizarre bird fossil found in northern China has a skull similar to that of a Tyrannosaurus rex. The fossil in question may contain clues about the evolution of birds. The fossil was found in northern China, in an area where dinosaur remains and
A Viking Hall Thought to Be 1000 Years Old Unearthed in Denmark
Archaeologists from Nordjyske Museer found a large Viking hall in Hune, northern Denmark. The remains are thought to be around 1000 years old. During excavations in Hune, about 300 kilometers northwest of the capital Copenhagen, the remains of a building thought to be a
Jewelers of the Steppe: Scythians and Scythian Art
The Scythians were a nomadic society that emerged in the 8th century BC in the Pontic steppes, when the Cimmerians lost their influence. They have been instrumental in the ethnogenesis of many communities in the region, as they dominated both Central Asia and Eastern
Interesting Discovery! Archaeologists Unearth Mummies with Golden Tongues in Egypt
In Egypt, archaeologists unearthed funerary materials and mummies with golden tongues during an excavation. The discovery was made a few days ago in Monufia, in northern Egypt, by archaeologists from the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. Archaeologists investigating the necropolis at Quwaysinā (Quesna)
Archaeological Periods
When it comes to prehistoric times, the Three-Age System is mostly used. A methodological concept, the Three-Age System, was developed in the 19th century by Christian Jürgensen Thomsen, a Danish antiquarian. According to the Three-Age System, prehistoric periods are divided into three as Stone
The Phrase on the Bronze Age Comb Found in Israel Has Been Translated
Epigrapher Daniel Vainstub translated the phrase on the ivory lice comb found in Israel’s Shephelah site and thought to date from the Bronze Age. According to the article published in the “Jerusalem Journal of Archeology”, the 17-letter sentence on the comb means: “May this