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Evolution
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - An international study has reshaped the understanding that exposure to the toxic metal lead is mainly a post-industrial occurrence. This research indicates that our
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - A research team from the University of Copenhagen has made a significant discovery at Murayghat in Jordan, uncovering an Early Bronze Age ritual
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Shamash, the Sun god in ancient Near Eastern mythology, was revered for his associations with truth, justice, and healing. He played a significant role
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Researchers from the universities of Tübingen and Arizona are examining the widely held belief that a significant culture, dating back approximately 42,000 years, was
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - A dugout canoe that surfaced on Florida’s Gulf Coast following Hurricane Ian may have origins outside North America, according to experts. In 2022,
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Featured Stories
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The accidental discovery of a fascinating and rare ancient artifact in Georgia, North America, invites us to reflect deeply on its implications. This
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Underwater Discoveries
Jan Barterk - AncientPages.com - A private salvage company has uncovered a remarkable find valued at over a million dollars on Florida's "Treasure Coast," enriching the narrative of
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Featured Stories
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Cedar is considered the most sacred tree in Native American beliefs. Cedar holds significant importance in Native American traditions as a ceremonial plant.
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - During this year’s excavations at Karahantepe, one of the leading Neolithic settlements under the Taş Tepeler Project, three T-shaped pillars were identified within a
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Featured Stories
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - When darkness falls and it gets colder, we gather at home to share ghost stories that can be either amusing or truly frightening.
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - In North America, the tradition of constructing earthen mound structures dates back over 2,500 years, from around 1400 B.C.E. to approximately 1300 C.E. These
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Featured Stories
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The ancient history of North America is more thrilling than ever, urging us to reconsider our previous beliefs about the first Americans. During
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - The ancient city of Troy, located in northwestern Anatolia, is a significant site in both literature and archaeology. Strategically positioned on trade routes
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Featured Stories
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - There are many historical books and movies about the Knights Templar, yet mystery surrounds nearly every aspect of their story. In just 200
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Researchers are expanding on evidence suggesting that a fragmented comet exploded over Earth nearly 13,000 years ago, potentially contributing to the extinction of
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Over two thousand years ago, Teotihuacan was a bustling metropolis in central Mexico, home to as many as 125,000 people. Renowned for its
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - For years, researchers have been intrigued by the mystery of how the ancient inhabitants of Rapa Nui managed to move their massive moai statues.
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Featured Stories
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Native Americans often describe this enigmatic group as unlike any other tribe, advising caution in approaching them. Residing in seclusion within the Pacific
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Researchers have conducted an extensive geoarchaeological survey of Karnak Temple, located 500 meters east of the present-day River Nile near Luxor, at the
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Evolution
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - A recent groundbreaking study has proposed that Homo sapiens may have started to emerge over a million years ago, extending our species' origins by
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Featured Stories
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - We encounter Hervör in the Saga of Hervör and Heidrek, which originates from the thirteenth century and combines elements from several older sagas.
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Archaeologists have made a significant discovery at the Neolithic site of Göbekli Tepe in Türkiye, unearthing a rare human statue. This 11,500-year-old site
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Featured Stories
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Curses and spells, whether the result of real events or the product of imaginary people, had a significant influence on the formation of myths
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - A research team has discovered over 60 rock art panels featuring 176 engravings in three previously unexplored regions—Jebel Arnaan, Jebel Mleiha, and Jebel Misma—located
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Ancient Mysteries
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - In 1307, a pivotal moment in history unfolded when Philip IV ordered the arrest of all Templars in France, including their leader, Jacques
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncienPages.com - The ancient Egyptians were pioneers in metallurgy, being one of the earliest civilizations to engage in this practice. They primarily utilized metals such
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - For over a century, the enigmatic Dragon Stones of the Armenian Highlands have puzzled researchers. However, now science has finally unraveled who moved these
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Featured Stories
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - The Northern people have long been celebrated for their extraordinary memory, holding onto beliefs that beautifully intertwine the mysterious and supernatural. Their legends and seemingly
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Ancient Mysteries
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Who were the first Americans? This question remains unanswered and much debated. There are several promising theories, but many scientists argue that conclusive
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Vikings
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - A small figurine discovered in Eastern Norway provides the most detailed depiction yet of a Viking's hairstyle and distinctive beard from the era
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Artifacts
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Researchers have discovered the oldest artifact crafted from hippopotamus ivory in the Iberian Peninsula. This significant finding originates from the Bòbila Madurell site
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Underwater Discoveries
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - The Wisconsin Underwater Archeology Association (WUAA) is pleased to announce the discovery of the long-sought wreck of the schooner F.J. King, which foundered in
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Archaeologists excavating in Cuijk, Noord-Brabant, the Netherlands, have reported the discovery of a unique 1,900-year-old Roman oil lamp decorated with a finely crafted
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Ancient Wisdom
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - The discovery of the oldest shell jewelry workshop at the Paleolithic site of La Roche-à-Pierrot in Saint-Césaire, Charente-Maritime, offers significant insights into ancient
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Ancient Mysteries
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Minnesota, famously known as the "Land of 10,000 Lakes," actually boasts an impressive 14,420 freshwater bodies. Yet, among this vast array of natural
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Landmasses that are now submerged may have eased the crossing of early humans between present-day Turkiye and Europe, a new study reveals. Located on the
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - The Kingdom of Strathclyde, a historical realm that thrived for centuries, extended from Loch Lomond to Penrith in Cumbria at its height. Known
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - During periods of climate change in the Bronze and Iron Ages, it was more common for farmers in the Near East to irrigate wine
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - The University of Gothenburg's project aims to digitize hundreds of burials discovered in northern Lazio, the home of the Etruscan civilization. We'll have
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Featured Stories
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Today, this site is a captivating modern tourist attraction, but imagine the powerful history it holds. It once struck fear into all who
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Lentils currently cultivated in the Canary Islands have a history dating back nearly 2,000 years, as revealed by the first genetic study of archaeological
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Around 800 BCE, a significant landslide occurred in Gauldal, a river valley located in Central Norway. This event left the entire area covered
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