The Role of Severe Drought in the Collapse of the Hittite Empire
[ad_1] A study of juniper tree-ring samples from central Turkey, along with other dating methods, shows that a climate crisis in the form of a severe drought in 1198â1196 BC, played a major role in the downfall of the Hittite Empire. The event, known as the Bronze Age Collapse, saw the near-simultaneous demise or decline […]
Ground-Breaking Tech Brings Us Face-to-Face with a Nabatean Woman
[ad_1] For the first time in history, a team of archaeologists, forensic scientists, and model makers working under the Saudi Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) have reconstructed the face of an ancient Nabatean woman who lived over 2,000 years ago. The woman, referred to as Hinat, is believed to have been a significant figure who […]
Ancient Roman Road and Bronze Age House Remnants Unearthed in Devon
[ad_1] The Sherford site in Devon, which is being developed into a new town, has been providing fascinating insights into the region’s ancient history. Just last year, Ice Age âmegafunaâ had been found, and now, a crucial âprobableâ Roman link road, which facilitated trade and communication, has been located! It runs along the contemporary site […]
Oldest Bone Projectile Point in the Americas Found Stuck in a Mastodonâs Rib!
[ad_1] Analysis of a 13,900-year-old bone projectile point has led to two major discoveries. First and most importantly, it is the oldest known artifact of its kind in the Americas! This archaeological treasure was uncovered at the Manis Mastodon site in Washington, USA during an excavation in the late 1970s, and it has now been […]
The Evolution of Neanderthal Society: New Evidence Emerges
[ad_1] New evidence has emerged that Neanderthals were more advanced hunters and gatherers than previously thought. A study published in Science Advances reveals that these ancient humans hunted and processed elephants as a major source of food. The findings, based on an analysis of marks made by stone tools on bones of straight-tusked elephants found […]
New Study Debunks the âRuthless Vikings, Helpless Monksâ Narrative
[ad_1] Medieval English monasteries didnât just passively cave in to the long-running Viking attacks on English shores that culminated in the victory of the Anglo-Saxon king Alfred the Great . Lyminge, a monastery in Kent, was in the thick of Viking hostility from the late eighth century, but survived it for almost a century through […]
Wreck Identified As Key Dutch Warship After Centuries Underwater
[ad_1] A Protected Wreck off the coast of Sussex, known simply as âUnknown Wreck Off Eastbourneâ, now has a name. It has been identified as the 17th-century Dutch warship Klein Hollandia . Specialists from Historic England have partnered with the Cultural Heritage Agency of the Netherlands (RCE) and the Nautical Archaeological Society on the identification, […]
30 Stunning Roman Intaglios Discovered at Hadrian’s Wall Bathhouse Site
[ad_1] Two thousand years ago, beautifully carved Roman stones taken into an ancient pool were lost by the bathers. Now they have been recovered during archaeological excavations in Carlisle, adjacent to Hadrianâs Wall. As many as 30 semi-precious stones that had dropped out of their ring settings, their glue weakened by the steamy baths, have […]
4,700-Year-Old Tavern Serves Up Surprises in Ancient Lagash, Iraq
[ad_1] Archaeologists have discovered a large tavern or public eating space dating to around 2700 BC at the ancient city site of Lagash in southern Iraq. Equipped with benches, a clay oven, storage jars with food scraps, and a zeer, an ancient clay pot equivalent of a refrigerator to keep food cool, the find is […]
Golden Mummy Excavation Reveals Rare Details About Ordinary Egyptians
[ad_1] A Pharaonic tomb containing a mummy wrapped in a gold-covered leaf described as the âoldest and most complete mummy found in Egypt to dateâ has been uncovered in Saqqara, near the Step Pyramid. Estimated to be 4,300 years old, the man called Hekashepes was found inside a 50-foot-deep (15 m) shaft alongside a trove […]