#archeology

[ follow ]

Indiana Jones' adventures retraced by real-life archaeologist - and now it's his turn on silver screen

Archeologist Dr. David West Reynolds defends the historical accuracy of 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' while documenting his real-life journeys inspired by the film.

Scientist Accidentally Discovers Ancient Mayan City While Browsing Web

A lost Mayan city named Valeriana was accidentally discovered through LiDAR technology in Mexico's jungles, revealing significant archeological findings.

The robbery of the century: How two students stole 124 pieces from an iconic Mexican museum in 1985

Two veterinary students executed a meticulously planned robbery of the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico, highlighting significant security vulnerabilities.

Sword with pharaoh's mark found in Egypt, still shimmering 3,000 years later

The discovery of a bronze sword linked to Ramses II highlights Ancient Egypt's military might and cultural significance.

"Archeology" on the ISS helps identify what astronauts really need

Archeology explores human adaptation everywhere, even in space,

Stone age women in Europe were buried alive with legs tied in ritual sacrifices

Sacrificial killings with unique burial methods were observed in late Stone Age Europe.
Various archeological studies have uncovered similar sacrificial victim burials across Europe.

Ancient Underwater Megastructure Not Created Naturally, Scientists Say

Scientists have discovered a giant wall underneath the Baltic Sea that they believe was constructed by humans for hunting on land.
The wall, called the Blinkerwall, is estimated to be between 10,000 and 11,000 years old, making it potentially the oldest man-made megastructure in Europe.
#neanderthals

This fossil of a child with Down syndrome shows 'true altruism' in Neanderthals' caregiving

The earliest-known evidence of Down syndrome found in a 6-year-old Neanderthal child, 'Tina', highlights compassionate caregiving among extinct archaic humans.

The discovery of early human remains north of the Alps raises new questions about the relationship between Homo sapiens' and Neanderthals

Between 1932 and 1938, fossils and leaf-shaped tools were found in the Ilsenhohle cave in Germany, previously associated with Neanderthals.
New research suggests that modern humans were actually the creators of the LRJ tools, challenging previous interpretations of history.

This fossil of a child with Down syndrome shows 'true altruism' in Neanderthals' caregiving

The earliest-known evidence of Down syndrome found in a 6-year-old Neanderthal child, 'Tina', highlights compassionate caregiving among extinct archaic humans.

The discovery of early human remains north of the Alps raises new questions about the relationship between Homo sapiens' and Neanderthals

Between 1932 and 1938, fossils and leaf-shaped tools were found in the Ilsenhohle cave in Germany, previously associated with Neanderthals.
New research suggests that modern humans were actually the creators of the LRJ tools, challenging previous interpretations of history.
moreneanderthals
[ Load more ]