Göbekli Tepe: The Zero Point of History is Being Renewed
Göbekli Tepe, the oldest temple complex in the world, offers valuable insights into prehistoric times. Located in Şanlıurfa, this unique site is often seen as the zero point of human history. Recent renovations aim to make Göbekli Tepe more accessible to local and international tourists. A UNESCO World Heritage Site As a UNESCO World Heritage
9000-Year-Old Shaman Woman’s Grave Discovered in the Motza Archaeological Site of Jerusalem
Archaeologists have uncovered an important grave from the Neolithic period during excavations at the Motza archaeological site, located in the highlands of Jerusalem. It was determined that the woman found in this grave had six fingers on her left hand. This finding provides strong evidence that she was a significant figure involved in the shamanic
The raptors in Medieval Britain were feeding on human waste
Recent research has uncovered that birds of prey in Medieval Britain relied significantly more on scavenging human waste than previously recognized. This study analyzed over 30 ancient bird skeletons and highlights the dietary habits of red kites, buzzards, and eagles living near urban centers like Oxford, Winchester, and London. Feeding Habits of Ancient Raptors Published
Missing Connection in the History of Indo-European Languages Discovered
The origins of the Indo-European language family, believed to have emerged in the 4th millennium BCE, have gained clarity through ancient DNA analysis. A significant study by Ron Pinhasi and his team from the University of Vienna’s Department of Evolutionary Anthropology, in collaboration with David Reich’s ancient DNA laboratory at Harvard University, has yielded important
A New Pyramid of the Caral Culture, Known as the Oldest Civilization in South America, Discovered
A team from the Caral Archaeological Zone has uncovered a new pyramidal structure in “Sector F” of the Chupacigarro archaeological site. This site is located just one kilometer west of the Sacred City of Caral-Supe, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in the Supe Valley, Barranca province, Lima Region, Peru. Dr. Ruth Shady leads the multidisciplinary
New Study: Pre-Columbian Tattoos Are Better Than Modern Tattoos
International study examined the body tattooing traditions of pre-Columbian South America. The findings suggest that many ancient tattoos may surpass modern ones in quality. Researchers analyzed over 100 tattooed human remains from the Chancay culture, focusing on the “Dama de Cao,” a prominent figure from the Moche culture. They found that the finest lines likely
5000-Year-Old Cube Uncovers the Oldest Iron Age Settlement in India
In the summer of 2022, a team from the Tamil Nadu State Archaeology Department made a significant discovery in Sivagalai, located in the Tuticorin district. They uncovered 160 burial pots, which provide valuable insights into the region’s ancient history. While excavating in the A2 trench, archaeologists found bones, pottery shards, coal, and iron artifacts inside