#archaeology
19 articles tagged with "archaeology"
Recent Excavations in Belize Uncover Significant Maya Altar and Ritual Practices
Archaeologists have unearthed the first Late Postclassic altar in Belize, indicating that the Maya continued their ritual practices at abandoned sites.
Editorial Staff 2 days ago
Unveiling the Past: Aerial Insights into Ancient Amazonian Civilizations
Recent aerial surveys of the Llanos de Moxos in northern Bolivia have uncovered a complex ancient landscape, shedding light on the significance of past Amazonian societies.
Editorial Staff 3 days ago
Excavation of 7,000-Year-Old Settlement Reveals Headless Skeletons
Recent excavations have uncovered dozens of headless skeletons in a 7,000-year-old settlement, shedding light on ancient farming societies and their practices.
Editorial Staff 3 days ago
In Senegal, a 2,000‑year‑old iron workshop sheds new light on the past
A recent study at the Didé West 1 archaeological site reveals ancient iron production techniques in Senegal.
Editorial Staff 11 days ago
Significant Megastructure Discovered in Romanian Prehistoric Settlement
A recent excavation by researchers from Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg has revealed a 350-square-meter megastructure within a prehistoric settlement of 45 houses, offering new insights into ancient architectural practices.
Editorial Staff 21 days ago
Study Reveals Neanderthals Used Advanced Shellfish Gathering Techniques Similar to Modern Humans
Research indicates that Neanderthals in southern Europe collected shellfish year-round, with a preference for colder months, mirroring modern human foraging strategies.
Editorial Staff 24 days ago
Unexpected Find in Egyptian Mummy: A Fragment of Homer's Iliad
Archaeologists have made a remarkable discovery within a 1,600-year-old Roman-era Egyptian mummy, uncovering a fragment of Homer's Iliad inside its abdomen, raising questions about cultural practices.
Editorial Staff 30 days ago
New Study Uncovers Scurvy's Impact on Skeletal Health in California's Late Holocene
Research published in the International Journal of Osteoarchaeology highlights skeletal changes associated with scurvy in California from 500 BCE to 1834 CE, revealing its significant effects.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
Ancient Bones Provide Insight into Early Human Dietary Practices
Recent discoveries of cut marks on 1.6 million-year-old bones indicate that early humans engaged in complex behaviors regarding food acquisition and consumption.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago