21 articles tagged with "archaeology"
Recent research has uncovered that bones from an Iron Age skeleton were crafted into tools, providing insight into the innovative practices of ancient societies.
Archaeologists have unearthed the first Late Postclassic altar in Belize, indicating that the Maya continued their ritual practices at abandoned sites.
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.
Recent excavations have uncovered dozens of headless skeletons in a 7,000-year-old settlement, shedding light on ancient farming societies and their practices.
A recent study at the Didé West 1 archaeological site reveals ancient iron production techniques in Senegal.
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.
Research indicates that Neanderthals in southern Europe collected shellfish year-round, with a preference for colder months, mirroring modern human foraging strategies.
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.
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.
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.