ARCHEOLOGY

Shocking discovery:'Ushikawa Man' fossils are actually ancient bear bones, says University of Tokyo

The oldest human fossils on Japan's mainland were found in a limestone quarry near Hamakita, 40 km east of Ushikawa.

Inca Tunnel System Identified Under Cuzco

CUSCO, PERU—IFL Science reports that the presence of more than one mile of tunnels built […] The post Inca Tunnel System Identified Under Cuzco appeared first on Archaeology Magazine.

Colombia's defense claims Sea Search Armada never found the San José galleon

In a 439-page document, the Republic of Colombia demonstrated that Sea Search Armada's predecessor, Glocca Morra Company, never found and was never close to finding the Galleon San José.

Diverse Range of DNA Ancestry Detected in Ukraine’s Populations

TARTU, ESTONIA—SciNews reports that analysis of DNA samples taken from the remains of 91 individuals […] The post Diverse Range of DNA Ancestry Detected in Ukraine’s Populations appeared first on Archaeology Magazine.

Luxembourg archaeologists find rare gold coins of Emperor Eugenius in 1,700-year-old hoard

The coins were found near the foot of a late Roman fortified tower, known as a burgus, which was used for military observation.

First Genomic Evidence Of Early Migration From New Guinea Into The Wallacea Archipelago – New Study

Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Researchers from the University of Adelaide and the Australian National University (ANU) have outlined the first genomic evidence of early migration from New Guinea into the Wallacea, an archipelago containing Timor-Leste and hundreds of inhabited eastern Indonesian islands. The Sunda and Sahul shelves. Wallacea is the area in between.  Image credit: listfiles/Kanguole  - […]

Surprising Mask Of A Human Face Found On Cistern Wall In The Ancient City Of Ptolemais

Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - In the ancient city of Ptolemais, situated on the Mediterranean coast, archaeologists have uncovered a section of a city residence featuring an advanced system for collecting drinking water. Among their findings is a mysterious mask depicting a human face. Researchers are now beginning to study the acropolis in this area. […]

Bone Powder Detected on Neolithic Pottery From China

HENAN PROVINCE, CHINA—According to a Phys.org report, archaeologist Xingtao Wei of Zhengzhou University and his […] The post Bone Powder Detected on Neolithic Pottery From China appeared first on Archaeology Magazine.

Are these the 'Sun Stones'? Study suggests medieval Ukrainian disks were Viking solar compasses

Old Norse sagas speak of sun stones that could locate the hidden sun when held up to the overcast sky.

Middle Bronze Age Cuneiform Tablets Unearthed in Northern Iraq

ORLANDO, FLORIDA—According to a statement released by the University of Central Florida, excavations at the […] The post Middle Bronze Age Cuneiform Tablets Unearthed in Northern Iraq appeared first on Archaeology Magazine.

Restoration of ancient Pelinna Acropolis underway

Alexander the Great passed through Ancient Pelinna in 335 BC to invade Boeotia.

Study Examines Tattoos of Peru’s Chancay Culture

MA LIU SHUI, HONG KONG—According to a Live Science report, paleobiologist Michael Pittman of The […] The post Study Examines Tattoos of Peru’s Chancay Culture appeared first on Archaeology Magazine.

Leonardo da Vinci's secret passages discovered beneath Sforza Castle

One of the discoveries is a tunnel that connects the Sforza Castle to the nearby church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, which has long been the subject of legends and speculation.

DNA analysis reveals Iron Age society in Britain was built around women

Researchers have uncovered genetic evidence suggesting that ancient Celtic societies in Iron Age Britain were matrilineal and matrilocal, with women holding status and influence.

After Storms, hidden shipwreck emerges near North Frisian Wadden Sea

Experts want to measure and examine the remains on the beach next week using 3D technology.

Paleolithic 3-D Map Identified in France

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA—According to a statement released by the University of Adelaide, a possible 3-D map […] The post Paleolithic 3-D Map Identified in France appeared first on Archaeology Magazine.

Guided by a 17th-century Jesuit's tip, researchers uncover an Inca tunnel network beneath Cusco

The extensive underground passages stretch over 1,750 meters and connect several significant sites, including the Temple of the Sun (Coricancha) and the fortress of Sacsayhuamán.

Ukraine – A Place Where People From Different Cultures Intersected Until About 500 Years Ago

Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - The North Pontic region, which includes present-day Ukraine, has historically served as a significant crossroads for migration from various directions. For centuries, this area connected the expansive Eurasian Steppe that stretches through Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania, Moldova, Ukraine, southern Russia, Kazakhstan, Xinjiang, Mongolia and Manchuria, with one major exclave, the Pannonian […]

Early Medieval Neighbors in Austria Shared Few Genes

LEIPZIG, GERMANY—According to a statement released by the Max Planck Society of Evolutionary Anthropology, DNA […] The post Early Medieval Neighbors in Austria Shared Few Genes appeared first on Archaeology Magazine.

Britain’s Iron Age Society Focused Their Attention On Women Occupying Positions Of Power

Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - An international team of geneticists, led by researchers from Trinity College Dublin and accompanied by archaeologists from Bournemouth University, found evidence that the structure of British Iron Age society centered around bonds of female-line descent. A female researcher, from above, excavating a Late Iron Age Durotriges burial at Winterborne Kingston. […]

Ingenious Paleolithic 3D Map Was Discovered In The Ségognole 3 Cave South Of Paris, France

Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Probably the world's oldest three-dimensional map has been discovered at the Ségognole 3 rock shelter, located within the Fontainebleau sandstones to the south of Paris. View of the three-dimensional map on the Ségognole 3 cave floor. Image credit: Dr Médard Thiry This ancient site has been under study for more […]

Ancient Mesopotamian Artifacts Unearthed In Kurd Qaburstan Fill A Historical Gap

Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - A team of UCF researchers made new discoveries at the ancient Mesopotamian site of Kurd Qaburstan, They unearthed clay tablets with ancient cuneiform writing, a game board, and large structural remains. Standing mudbrick architecture from a 10 meter by 10 meter excavation in the Kurd Qaburstan lower-town palace, view to […]

After 15 years, opening the 3,000-year-old vessel rewrote China's history

The vessel was excavated in 2010 at the Daxinzhuang Ruins in Jinan City, Shandong province, a key site for studying Shang civilization.

Archaeologists discovered a unique structure in the City of David

The team believes that the structure was in use until the 8th century BCE, the middle of the period when the Kings of Judah ruled.