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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - The Callacpuma archaeological site, nestled in the Cajamarca basin of the northern Peruvian Andes, is renowned for its extraordinary cave paintings. These artworks,
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - The dispute between Odin and Frigg has been provoked by their relationship with Geirrod (Geirröd) and Agnar, who were sons of King Hrauding of
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The beautiful legend of the Milky Way's celestial portal is one of many fascinating old stories found in the book Bowuzhi, written by
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - While conducting a mineral survey on the Baltic Sea floor, scientists stumbled upon an unanticipated discovery that provided evidence of early European hunting
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - The oldest known bead in the Americas has been unearthed at the La Prele Mammoth site, located in Converse County, Wyoming. According to
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Transylvania is a region that perfectly blends beauty with mystery. In one of our earlier articles, we wrote about the intriguing and unexplained
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Ancient History Facts
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - In modern times, pineapple is a common fruit easily found in any grocery store. However, did you know that this tropical fruit was
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - The beautiful Treasure of Villenna was discovered in 1963 by archaeologist José María Soler in the sands of a dry riverbed in Villena,
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - According to the old Sami beliefs, divine entities and energies are omnipresent in our natural surroundings as well as within our homes. In
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Isn't it fascinating to consider the possibility of countless ancient underground worlds yet to be discovered beneath our feet? Our understanding of these
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - In ancient times, the black henbane plant was as fascinating as feared. Ancient physicians knew that when administered in appropriate quantities, this toxic flora
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The tale of the Children of Lir is a captivating Celtic legend filled with beauty, even if it is a sad story. The
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Paleontology
Eddie Gonzales Jr. - AncientPages.com - A remarkable discovery was made on Skye, Scotland's second-largest island. Researchers unearthed the skeleton of a new pterosaur species, a flying dinosaur
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - The exploration of caves and hidden underground tunnels offers an experience similar to stepping into a mysterious realm. One never knows what can
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Places
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Pukaras (in Quechua and Aymara: ‘fortress’) are naturally impregnable settlements or strategic sites from 1000–1450 AD. They were defensive fortifications (or even fortified villages)
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Underwater archaeologists exploring the depths off the coast of Sicily have made a remarkable discovery. They found an exquisite marble fragment that was
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Scripts, Paintings & Inscriptions
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - A group of academic researchers from the University of Würzburg dedicated five years to examining "magical" texts from ancient Egypt. Their efforts have culminated
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - In ancient beliefs, the winds were of divine origin, but not everyone agreed on the place of their residence and lineage. However, many
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - The rope is one of the oldest human tools, and it played a crucial role in the daily lives of many ancient civilizations.
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - North Carolina is home to enchanting places shrouded in a veil of mystery, where extraordinary events have been observed. The Cherokee Indians have
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - In ancient times, people did not know the causes of earthquakes and other hazards. Therefore, the gods were most often responsible according to
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - The activities of Stone Age people extended beyond hunting and seeking shelter. Prior research indicates that the practice of personal adornment has been
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Social Sciences
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Have you ever wondered what life was like for people who lived in remote mountain regions thousands of years ago? How did they
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Archaeologists excavating archaeologist at Chochkitam in Guatemala have discovered a fascinating Maya king's tomb filled with unique ancient treasures. Chochkitam is a little-known
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Ancient people have demonstrated their creative abilities countless times, and this stunning archaeological discovery again proves it is possible to do much with
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Scripts, Paintings & Inscriptions
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - When analyzing 2,500-year-old medical texts, scientists were surprised to discover dementia was hardly mentioned at all. Everything indicates memory loss was more or
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DNA
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Ruled by many Emperors, the mighty and vast Roman Empire covered territories that included Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia. Established in 27
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Human Beginnings
AncientPages.com - The period between 50,000 to 40,000 years ago saw a crucial biological and cultural transformation for humans: this was the time when local groups of Neanderthals
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Admired or hated, it is fair to say that no one was indifferent to Alexander the Great, who is today recognized as one
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Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Three metal deposits were extracted by a detectorist inside the site, dated to the Middle Bronze Age 2 (1450- 1300 BC) at Kerouarn, Prat,
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The American Southwest has much to offer. When visiting this place, we find beautiful landmarks, intriguing archaeological sites, and prehistoric sites, fascinating Indian
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - The first analysis of the Early Neolithic stone burial chamber unearthed in Tiarp, near Falköping in Sweden, is now completed. Archaeologists say the
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Earth Changes
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Stone Age people must have been surprised and horrified when the gigantic water waves reaching 20 meters wiped out their dwellings. Some of
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Whether feared or admired, trees have always held a special place in the beliefs of ancient people. We encountered sacred trees in every
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Civilizations
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Lusatian culture dates back to the Bronze Age and the Early Iron Age (14th-4th century BC), occupying the broadest range of central Europe.
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