Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – A significant archaeological discovery was made off the coast of Adrasan, Kumluca, Turkey, where a cargo ship from the Late Hellenistic to Early Roman periods was found. This nearly 2,000-year-old shipwreck revealed hundreds of plates,
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Millet is among the earliest domesticated crops, and have a rich history that extends back 7,000 years. This crop has served as a staple food source in various regions worldwide. Its grains are highly valued
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
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
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
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
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
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – A recent study suggests that the Roman Emperor Caligula, often remembered for his notorious bloodlust, may have possessed a considerable understanding of medicine. This finding emphasizes an interesting aspect of Caligula’s knowledge that contrasts with his
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Archaeologists from the University of Houston have made a significant discovery at Caracol in Belize, Central America, uncovering the tomb of Te K’ab Chaak. He was the first ruler and founder of the royal dynasty
