Tag: archaeology
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Stonehenge Winter Solstice Sunrise: An Ancient Mystery
Thousands gather at dawn for a timeless ritual As the first light of winter creeps across the Salisbury Plain, thousands of people converge at Stonehenge to witness the sunrise on the winter solstice. The global interest in this ancient site is a testament to its enduring appeal, drawing families, tourists, students, and members of the…
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Winter Solstice Sunrise at Stonehenge Draws Thousands to Ancient Dawn
Stonehenge Welcomes the Winter Solstice Sunrise As dawn breaks on the shortest day of the year, a sea of visitors gathers around Stonehenge to witness the winter solstice sunrise. The stone circle, which has stood on Salisbury Plain for thousands of years, becomes a focal point for contemplation, celebration, and a shared sense of mystery…
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New Insight Into Early Human Migration Uncovered by MWU Research Team
Groundbreaking Discovery Sheds Light on Early Human Migration An international research collaboration led by Midwestern University (MWU) faculty researcher Karen Baab, Ph.D., is transforming our understanding of how early humans spread across continents. The team analyzed a remarkably preserved fossil face dated to about 1.5 million years ago, offering valuable clues about anatomy, mobility, and…
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Libya Reopens National Museum: A Step Toward Unity and Hope
Introduction: A Night That Heralds a New Beginning Libya’s national museum reopened amid a symbolic backdrop of renewal rather than conflict. After years marked by upheaval and fragility, the reopening signals a desire to reclaim a shared national identity rooted in history, culture, and the arts. The event, which drew scholars, students, and citizens from…
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Stone Age Gum and Ancient Sunscreen: Unearthing Teenage Chewing Gum and 40,000-Year-Old Sunscreen
Two remarkable discoveries reshape our view of the Stone Age Archaeologists have unveiled startling finds from the distant past: a piece of chewing gum found in a Stone Age site, believed to have been chewed by a teenage girl, and evidence of an ancient sunscreen that may have helped early modern humans endure long sunlit…
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Stone Age Gum and Ancient Sunscreen: New Findings Rewrite a Teen’s Tale from 40,000 Years Ago
Overview: A Surprising Glimpse into the Stone Age Archaeologists have unearthed a remarkable pair of artifacts that illuminate daily life in the Stone Age: a dental chew chewed by a teenage girl and traces of ancient sunscreen. The discoveries, dated to more than 40,000 years ago, offer tangible links to the routines, health practices, and…
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Stone Age Gum Chewed by Teen Girl Reveals Ancient Secrets
Uncovering a Personal Bit of the Stone Age Archaeologists have unearthed a remarkable artifact that offers a rare glimpse into ordinary life thousands of years ago: a piece of gum chewed by a teenage girl during the Stone Age. Discovered at a prehistoric site, the chewed gum provides a tangible connection to the daily habits,…
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CT Scans Reveal Origins of Copper Metallurgy in Ancient Iran
New clues from an ancient technological leap Researchers from MIT and collaborating institutions are turning to modern imaging to illuminate a pivotal moment in human history: the birth of metallurgy. By applying computed tomography (CT) scans to ancient metallurgical remnants from what is now Iran, scientists are gaining unprecedented insight into how early communities extracted…
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MIT CT Scans Reveal Early Copper Smelting and the Birth of Metallurgy in Ancient Iran
Uncovering an Ancient Breakthrough Around 5,000 years ago, communities in what is now Iran began extracting copper from rock through a process called smelting. This pivotal shift is believed to have laid the groundwork for metallurgy, a technology that would reshape human societies. New findings from MIT researchers, who employed computed tomography (CT) scans, illuminate…
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Ancient Copper Smelting Revealed by CT Scans at MIT
New Windows into an Ancient Craft About 5,000 years ago, communities in the region that is now Iran began extracting copper by processing ore. This early form of metal production marked a turning point in human technology, laying the groundwork for metallurgy as we know it. In a recent study, researchers from MIT and collaborating…