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 necropolis in the commune of Amorosi in the province of Benevento, Italy. Located very close to the Volturno River,
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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 found near the village of Oppin in the Saxony-Anhalt region of East Germany caused great excitement among archaeologists and
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 published in PLOS ONE.1 Five boats found in the ancient settlement of La Marmotta, approximately 35 kilometers northwest of
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 on the beach, the breeze coming from the sea, the waves hitting your feet. You are not alone, there
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 the knife sparked great interest among researchers.1 The discovery was made by Jakob Bonde, a prehistoric archaeology expert working
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 by a research team from San Luis Gonzaga National University (Universidad Nacional San Luis Gonzaga). Led by Professor Bendezú
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 ground? A new study is exploring this possibility.1 Tainiaro is an archaeological site situated on the banks of the
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 compiled data from ethnographic reports of foraging communities around the world, found that women actively participate in hunting in
One of the Oldest Synagogues was Discovered in the Ancient Greek City of Phanagoria in Russia
Archaeologists in Russia have uncovered the remains of one of the world’s oldest synagogues in the ancient Greek city of Phanagoria, located near the Black Sea. The meticulous archaeological investigations conducted at the enclave of Phanagoria, situated upon the picturesque Taman Peninsula in the
Rare Find in Mörigen, Switzerland: Archaeologists Discover a Bronze Age Arrowhead Made of Meteoritic Iron
In Mörigen, Switzerland, archaeologists have made significant discoveries shedding light on the utilization of meteoritic iron in prehistoric Europe. The findings were recently published in the Journal of Archaeological Science.1 The research, conducted in Switzerland, has brought to light compelling evidence of meteoritic iron