Archaeology

Kurdish team unearth large archeological site near Iraq’s biggest dam ——————————- A team of Kurdish archaeologists in Duhok province has found a cemetery with at least 40 graves near the Mosul Dam, Rudaw reported quoting the head of the team,…

New Ancient Human Lineage Discovered in Colombia Through DNA Sequencing ………………. Scientists in Colombia have identified a previously unknown lineage of ancient humans through full genome sequencing of 6,000-year-old remains excavated near Bogotá, Reuters reported. The group, named the Checua…

New dinosaur species with ‘eye-catching sail’ discovered on Isle of Wight ——————————– Scientists have identified a new species of dinosaur with a distinctive sail along its back and tail, believed to have been used for attracting mates, The Guardian reported.…

Egypt Displays Rare Artifacts from Mediterranean at Exhibition —————————————- Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has unveiled a collection of artifacts recovered from the depths of the Mediterranean Sea, Anadolu Agency reported. The items, which include rare statues, pottery, and…

Biologists Create First Map of Mycorrhizal Fungi to Restore Forests —————————– Biologists are creating the first-ever map of mycorrhizal fungi in Britain’s ancient forests to aid in global reforestation efforts, The Guardian reported. The project, led by researchers Bethan Manley…

Discovery of Ancient Lydian Palace in Türkiye ——————————— Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a 2,800-year-old Lydian palace in the ancient city of Sardis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in western Türkiye, Anadolu Agency reported. The palace, which dates back…

Viking Silver Hoard Reveals Far-Reaching Trade Links with Islamic World ————————————— A new study on the Bedale Hoard, a remarkable Viking-Age silver treasure discovered in North Yorkshire, has unveiled the international scope of Viking wealth and their extensive commercial networks,…

“Grauvogel’s Wonder Reptile”: New Fossil Unearths a 247-Million-Year-Old Mystery ————————– Scientists have announced a remarkable new fossil discovery: a tree-dwelling reptile from the early Middle Triassic period, named Mirasaura grauvogeli (meaning “Grauvogel’s Wonder Reptile”), which lived approximately 247 million years…

Turkish women reproduce 3,500-year-old Hittite bread using traditional methods ——————————————- In the heart of what was once the Hittite Empire, a women’s cooperative in Türkiye’s Corum province is successfully recreating a 3,500-year-old “Hittite bread,” Anadolu Agency reported. The Valide Sultanlar…

Ancient Pre-Inca Mummy Discovered During Gas Line Work in Peru’s Lima …………….. Workers installing gas pipes in Lima, Peru, unearthed a more than 1,000-year-old mummy, according to archaeologists and the utility company Calidda. The remains, believed to be a boy…