Tag: archaeology
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Scientific Breakthrough: First Evidence of the Black Death Found in Edinburgh Skeleton
Groundbreaking discovery ties Edinburgh to the 14th-century plague Archaeologists have revealed the first scientific evidence of the Black Death in Edinburgh, unearthed from the remains of a teenage boy who lived in the 14th century. The discovery adds a crucial data point to the historical record of the pandemic, which swept through Europe in the…
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Memento Mori: The Pompeii Mosaic of a Wealthy Man and His Loyal Dog
Introduction: A Window into Pompeii’s Social World The Memento Mori mosaic from Pompeii stands as one of the most evocative remnants of the ancient city’s daily life. Discovered in 1874 within a house that doubled as a shop, this small but powerful artwork offers a multi-layered glimpse into the social and emotional landscape of a…
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25 Years of the International Space Station: What archaeology tells us about living and working in space
The ISS as a Lab and Habitat Twenty-five years into the era of sustained human presence in low Earth orbit, the International Space Station (ISS) stands not only as a marvel of engineering but also as a living archaeological site. Archaeology, traditionally concerned with past cultures on Earth, now informs how we interpret long-duration spaceflight.…
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Explore the Grand Egyptian Museum: A new home for 7,000 years of history and Tutankhamun’s treasures
Introduction: A national milestone in Cairo Egypt’s capital is buzzing with excitement as the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) opens a new chapter in its long history. Located near the Giza Plateau, this architectural beacon is designed to house 7,000 years of artifacts, offering a dedicated home for the country’s most precious treasures, including the expansive…
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Grand Egyptian Museum Opens to World Leaders in a Historic Inauguration
Global Leaders Gather for a Landmark Inauguration In a ceremony that drew monarchs, heads of state, and dignitaries from around the world, Egypt celebrated the grand opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in Giza. The highly anticipated inauguration marks a milestone for Egyptology, archaeology, and cultural preservation, inviting visitors to explore thousands of years…
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Global Leaders Gather for Grand Egyptian Museum Inauguration
Global Leaders Gather for a Milestone Inauguration A slate of world leaders, including monarchs and heads of state, converged on Giza for the highly anticipated inauguration of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). The event marks a significant moment in cultural diplomacy, highlighting Egypt’s enduring prominence in world history and its ongoing efforts to safeguard ancient…
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Crimean Neanderthals used red-yellow crayons for symbolic art
Unlocking the Symbolic World of Crimean Neanderthals A new study suggests that Neanderthals in the Crimean region crafted and used red and yellow pigments in a way that goes beyond mere survival. Researchers argue that these early humans employed sharpened pigment tools to create precise, symbolic drawings, offering a glimpse into their cognitive abilities and…
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Neanderthals’ Crimean Crayons: Ancient Red and Yellow Pigments for Symbolic Art
New light on Neanderthal creativity in Crimea Researchers have uncovered intriguing evidence that Neanderthals in the Crimean region used red and yellow pigments as early “crayons” to create symbolic drawings. The study, which analyzes pigment tools and wear patterns on objects found at Crimean sites, suggests that these ancient people possessed not only practical painting…
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Europe’s Longest Dinosaur Highway Found in Oxfordshire Quarry
Introduction: A Remarkable Jurassic Discovery Archaeologists and paleontologists have unveiled Europe’s longest known dinosaur trackway, a chain of footprints carved into the limestone of an Oxfordshire quarry in the United Kingdom. Dating to roughly 166 million years ago in the Middle Jurassic, this discovery provides a vivid snapshot of dinosaur life in a time when…
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Training AI to Identify Ancient Artists: Griffith Researchers Map Finger Fluting Through Digital Archaeology
Unveiling Ancient Hands Through Digital Archaeology Griffith researchers have taken a bold step into the deep past by marrying artificial intelligence with digital archaeology to study one of humanity’s oldest rock art traditions: finger fluting. These marks, created by fingers sliding across a soft mineral film known as moonmilk on cave walls, offer a doorway…