Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Archaeologists have uncovered an ancient Peruvian city, Peñico, which was a bustling trade hub over 3,000 years ago. Situated just 12 kilometers from the Sacred City of Caral-Supe in present-day Peru’s Huaura province, north of Lima,
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Last year, during underwater research in Lake Lednica (Gniezno County, Greater Poland Voivodeship), Polish archaeologists from Nicolaus Copernicus University discovered a fragment of defensive ramparts. The face has very realistic features: the eyes, nose, mouth, distinctive
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Archaeologists have traditionally believed that monumental architecture—large, human-constructed structures designed for visibility—was a hallmark of societies with established power structures, including social hierarchies, inequality, and organized labor forces. Members of the Aymara community of Jachacachi
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – North America’s petroglyphs at Winnemucca Lake are the oldest known. Cut into several boulders located within the Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation in western Nevada, the petroglyphs date back at least 10,500 years, and possibly as
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Researchers have unraveled the intricate history of the ancient aqueduct system in Arles, Provence. Barbegal aqueduct. Image credit: maarjaara – CC BY 2.0 The team based their research on aqueduct carbonates – limescale deposits –
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – A research team led by Professor Eske Willerslev from the University of Copenhagen and the University of Cambridge has made significant strides in understanding ancient human pathogens. A research team led by Eske Willerslev, professor
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Whatever you do, never approach the river, because something exciting, yet dangerous, might happen. Beyond the river lies an intimidating island, from which unsettling sounds occasionally emanate. The origin of these noises remains unknown. Local
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – A medieval literary puzzle which has stumped scholars including M.R. James for 130 years has finally been solved. Cambridge scholars now believe the Song of Wade, a long lost treasure of English culture, was a
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Deir el-Bahri, a sacred resting place for the pharaohs, is a mountain valley on the western bank of the Nile River near Thebes, an archaeological site of tombs and temples. In ancient times, Deir El-Bahri
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Scholars suggest that alcohol promoted cooperation and the development of complex societies. An analysis of 186 non-industrial societies found a small positive link between traditional fermented beverages and political complexity, indicating agriculture was more crucial.
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – A recent genomic study reveals how human populations adapted, survived, and diversified in the challenging Himalayan environment. Himalaya from the International Space Station. Source: NASA Conducted by the University of Birmingham in collaboration with international partners
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – There are many stories of incredible ancient treasures that were deliberately hidden when the Spaniards conquered the Incas. One of these remarkable and precious treasures is the Golden Chain of Huayna Capac. Treasure hunters have
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Recently discovered rock art panel located near Aswan, Egypt, may illustrate a rare image of an elite individual from the First Dynasty. This finding provides valuable insights into the formation of the ancient Egyptian state,
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Volunteer archaeologists have uncovered three Bronze Age cremations beneath a popular playing field as they continue their excavations. Trelai Park. Credit: Vivian Thomas This discovery is part of the Caerau and Ely Rediscovering (CAER) Heritage Project,
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – During the excavation of the Kani Koter cemetery, located on the eastern border of what was once the Assyrian Empire, scientists uncovered a fascinating find that sheds light on cosmetic practices and material culture in the
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Recent research has revealed that during the Stone Age, early humans in southern Africa traveled long to obtain colorful stones, which served as raw materials for tool production and pigments. Early human ingenuity and resourcefulness
