Hunter-Gatherer Lifestyle in Prehistoric Times
The hunter-gatherer lifestyle, a prominent mode of subsistence during prehistoric times, represents an ancient socio-economic system practiced by human populations […]
Romania: The Wolf Skull, Found in a 2000-Year-Old Grave, Was Placed There for Protection from the Spirit
Archaeologists in Romania have revealed an intriguing burial mound that offers clues into the ancient funerary customs and practices of
1040-year-old Viking Age Treasures Found in Denmark
Members of the North Jutland Detector Association in Denmark found two Viking Age treasures near the town of Hobro in
3,000-Year-Old Sword from the Urnfield Culture Found in Germany
Archaeologists in Germany have recently unearthed an exquisitely preserved sword from the Bronze Age in the historic town of Nördlingen.
Was Jomsborg Real? New Findings May Support Existence of 10th Century Viking Castle
An archaeological find on the Polish island of Wolin has reignited the long-standing debate surrounding the existence and whereabouts of
The Rock Carvings Discovered in Tanum, Sweden, Are 2700 Years Old
Archaeologists in Sweden have unearthed approximately 40 petroglyphs on a rocky hillside in Tanum. These ancient rock carvings, dating back
Stone Axes Unearthed in Oman Are More Than 300,000 Years Old
In Oman, archaeologists unearthed stone axes, eggshells, skeletal remains, and some rock carvings. Additionally, they discovered an ancient riverbed that
Funerary Architecture: Monuments and Structures
Funerary architecture is the study of structures that are designed and built to honor and preserve the dead. It encompasses
Roman Sanctuary Found in France Probably Dedicated to Mars
Archaeologists said the Roman sanctuary discovered in Brittany, a region in northwest France, may have been dedicated to the Roman
Methods of Disposal of Human Remains
The methods of disposal of human remains and the rites practiced during burial vary between religions and cultures. Although inhumation
Roman Tomb Unearthed in Sagalassos Indicates People Used Magic to Protect from the Restless Dead
Archaeologists have unearthed a Roman tomb in Sagalassos. The finds indicate that people used magic to protect themselves from the
Was the Sword Found in Japan Made to Fight Evil Spirits?
The large sword, found in a burial mound in Japan, may have been made to ward off and fight evil