Tag: archaeology
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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…
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45,000-Year-Old DNA Discovery Reveals Neanderthals Were More Connected Than We Thought
Introduction: A DNA Thread Across Eurasia A remarkable discovery in Crimea is reframing how scientists understand Neanderthal migrations. A small bone fragment, unearthed in a carefully documented excavation, yielded ancient DNA that connects Neanderthal groups from Crimea with populations as distant as Siberia. This genetic thread suggests that Neanderthals moved, traded, or at least interacted…
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Caergwrle Bowl: The 3,300-Year-Old Bronze-Age Ship-Shaped Treasure
Introduction: A Remarkable Bronze-Age Discovery In a field near Caergwrle Castle in Wales, a boggy dig in the late 19th century yielded a find that would rewrite our understanding of the Middle Bronze Age in Britain. The Caergwrle Bowl, shaped like a small ship, is no ordinary artifact. Dated to around 3300 BCE, this 3,300-year-old…
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From Ancient Wolves to Modern Breeds: The Emergence of Dog Varieties Over 10,000 Years
Unraveling the Timeline of Dog Breed Emergence Dogs are arguably the most diverse domesticated animals on the planet, with hundreds of breeds spanning a wide array of sizes, coats, temperaments, and skills. While the classic “Victorian era” tale highlights 19th-century breed standardization, emerging research paints a longer, richer picture: dog breeds began diverging more than…
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Kilwa World Heritage Sites Shine on the Global Tourism Stage
Kilwa’s Rich Heritage Draws Global Attention On Tanzania’s southeast coast, the Kilwa Kisiwani and Songo Mnara World Heritage Sites stand as testaments to a storied past. Recent figures highlight the growing appeal of these cultural monuments, with 147 international visitors from 13 countries exploring the historic islands and the ancient Swahili trade routes that once…