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Stacked Skull Fragments and Human Bones in Guatemala’s ‘Cave of Blood’ Point to Maya Sacrifice
More than 100 fragmented human bones, including deliberately arranged skull remains and bones bearing signs of violence, are providing new evidence of ritual human sacrifice inside Guatemala’s Cueva de Sangre, or “Cave of Blood.” The remains were not newly discovered. They were found during archaeological investigations at the cave beneath the Maya site of Dos…
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Saudi Arabia’s Ancient Rock Inscriptions in Hail Trace the Origins of Arabic Civilization
Saudi Arabia’s Hail region is home to some of the oldest and most culturally significant rock inscriptions in the Arabian Peninsula. These petroglyphs provide invaluable insight into early Arabic society, language, rituals, and everyday life. In a statement to Arab News, Mamdouh Al-Fadel, an official from the Ministry of Culture, emphasized the global importance of…
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Early Paleolithic Artifacts Unearthed on Iran’s Makran Coast
Archaeological excavations in Iran’s southeastern Sistan and Baluchestan province have led to the discovery of stone tools dating back to the Lower Paleolithic era along the Makran coast, a historically understudied region on the northern edge of the Gulf of Oman. Led by Dr. Morteza Hessari, a team of Iranian archaeologists conducted a series of…
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Sokolac Fortress in Bosnia and Herzegovina Stands as a Silent Witness to Centuries of History
Nestled on the eastern slopes of Debeljaca Hill overlooking the Una River and the Bihać Valley in northwestern Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sokolac Fortress rises with stoic dignity. This medieval stronghold, with its imposing stone walls and panoramic vantage point, is a striking reminder of the region’s rich and layered past. While the fortress is first…
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4,000-Year-Old Bronze Age Axe Head Unearthed in Scottish Farmland
Metal detector enthusiast discovers a prehistoric 4,000-year-old Bronze Age axe in Aberdeenshire. A metal detectorist has uncovered a 4,000-year-old Bronze Age axe head in a field near Turriff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Cameron Anderson, 45, discovered the artifact in three separate parts over several days on his family’s farmland. Speaking to BBC Scotland, Anderson described the find…
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Eflatunpınar Hittite Water Monument: 3,275 Years of Heritage Written in Water
Located in Konya’s Beyşehir district, Eflatunpınar reflects the sacred meaning of water in Hittite civilization The Eflatunpınar Hittite Water Monument, located in the Beyşehir district of Konya, was built approximately 3,275 years ago by the Hittites for religious ceremonies and to exalt the water cult. Positioned beside a clean natural spring, the monument stands as…
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Excavations to Begin on 160-meter Mysterious Structure Believed to be Noah’s Ark on Mount Ararat
A 160-meter-long rectangular structure, discovered in 1959 on the southern slope of Mount Ararat and long speculated to be Noah’s Ark, is once again under scientific scrutiny. The U.S.-based research group Noah’s Ark Scan will launch excavations to determine whether the formation is natural or man-made. The California-based team is collaborating with local Turkish universities…
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New Study Suggests Existence of Previously Unknown Crocodile Species: “Human-Eating Crocodile”
Dr. Jackson Njau, a paleoanthropologist at Indiana University Bloomington, and his team made a groundbreaking discovery while excavating at Olduvai Gorge. They identified crocodile bite marks on early human remains, leading to the discovery of a previously unknown crocodile species, Crocodylus anthropophagus, or the “human-eating crocodile.” Crocodiles and Their Impact on Early Humans The presence…
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Ancient Papal Residence Unearthed in Rome Ahead of 2025 Jubilee
Archaeologists in Rome have uncovered the remains of an ancient building believed to have served as a residence for early popes, long before the establishment of the Vatican. The discovery was made during redevelopment work at Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano, as part of the city’s preparations for the 2025 Catholic Jubilee Year. Medieval Walls…