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Archaeologists have unearthed the bones of a Roman warrior in a Roman-era cemetery in York, England, bearing the first possible evidence that he may have been mauled by a lion. Dating back approximately 1,800 years, these remains offer concrete evidence of the brutal encounters with animals in gladiatorial combat. The fact that no other gladiator
A 3,600-year-old bronze dagger with a silver needle from the Minoan civilization of Crete has been discovered during underwater excavations off the coast of the Kumluca district of Antalya in southern Turkey. Underwater archaeological excavations in Kumluca had previously unearthed a sunken ship carrying copper ingots thought to have come from the Troodos Mountains. This
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
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
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
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 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
In recent days, a swarm of earthquakes in the Aegean Sea has alarmed the residents of Santorini, leading to a rapid evacuation of the island, which has now transformed into a deserted landscape. Some seismologists suggest that this earthquake activity may be a precursor to a volcanic eruption. The recent seismic events brought to mind
The restoration of the ancient lighthouse in Patara, the capital of the Lycian League, has reached its final stage. Located near Kaş in Antalya, Patara was known in antiquity as the sacred center of the god Apollo. In 2020, officials declared the year as the ‘Year of Patara.’ Under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Havva
In a significant archaeological find, researchers uncovered ‘Devil’s Money’ at an early medieval site in Eastern Netherlands. This area likely served as a cultural hub. The discovery began in 2019 when metal detector enthusiasts found numerous ancient coins in a field. After seeing the coins, archaeologists, including Jan-Willem de Kort from the Netherlands Cultural Heritage
Recent research at the Rašaška (or Račeša) archaeological site in eastern Croatia has unveiled a grave with unusual burial practices. This grave, marked as 157, lies beneath the church floor along the southern wall. The findings reveal intriguing details about medieval beliefs surrounding death and the supernatural. Unusual Burial Practices The remains in Grave 157
