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Archaeologists Surprised to Unearth Face-Down 2500-Year-Old Statue Almost Completely Intact

Türkiye's Ministry of Culture and Tourism has announced the discovery of a 2,500-year-old statue placed face down to fix an ancient road.

thedebrief.org·há 1 dia

Centuries Before the Aztec and Inca Empires Existed, Locals Built Something Incredible in the Colombian Jungle

A new analysis of pre-Hispanic Colombian sites founded before the Inca and Aztec empires has revealed a surprising technological achievement.

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Hidden Charcoal Inside a Famous French Cave Just Rewrote the Timeline of Its Ice Age Paintings

A recent study has identified charcoal in the cave paintings at France’s Font-de-Gaume, overturning the long-held assumption that these paintings lacked the carbon needed for radiocarbon dating.

thedebrief.org·há 3 dias

Mysterious Ancient Inscriptions Decoded, a Phobos Photobomb, a New Time Crystal, and New Evidence of Neolithic Technology

This week, we look at archaeologists decoding mysterious stone inscriptions, a rare cosmic alignment over Mars, and more stories in the news.

www.theguardian.com·há 3 dias

‘Real mummy’s curse’: health warning over growing trade in mummified human remains

Academic paper says often illicit trade exposes enthusiasts – and postal workers handling items – to serious risksA growing global trade in mummified human remains has been described by academics as “

thedebrief.org·há 3 dias

A Nearly 4,000-Year-Old “Giant’s Tomb” Was Accidentally Discovered in Sardinia

Italian authorities working in western Sardinia have accidentally unearthed a new 'Giant's Tomb' that includes rarely seen features.

thedebrief.org·há 3 dias

Archaeologist Finally Decodes 2,200-Year-Old Mysterious Stonemason Inscriptions That Have Stumped Researchers for Centuries

An archaeologist has successfully decoded mysterious stone inscriptions on a 2,200-year-old gate that have stumped researchers for centuries.

hyperallergic.com·há 3 dias

Divers Stumble Upon 2,000-Year-Old Roman Shipwreck in Italy

The wreck off the coast of Italy, filled with clay vessels, is being hailed as “one of the most important underwater archaeological discoveries of recent years.”