Digital Resurrection: 6,000-Year-Old Japanese Fishing Nets Uncover Ancient Jomon Crafts For the first time ever, 6,000-year-old Japanese fishing nets have been digitally resurrected, revealing a fascinating glimpse into the ancient Jomon civilization’s craftsmanship and ingenuity. The Jomon period, which lasted from around 14,000 to 300 BCE, is known for its distinctive pottery adorned with intricate […]
Ancient humans may have walked from Turkey to Europe over now-submerged land
Ancient Humans May Have Walked from Turkey to Europe Over Now-Submerged Land A newly discovered prehistoric land bridge between Turkey and Europe has added an “entirely new dimension” to the story of human migration. The land bridge, which is now submerged beneath the Black Sea, is believed to have played a crucial role in the […]
2.6 million-year-old toolkit reveals humans moved diverse stones over substantial distances
Ancient Ingenuity Unveiled: Humans Transported Diverse Stones Over Vast Distances A new study, led by Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, revealed that a 2.6 million-year-old toolkit sheds light on the remarkable abilities of our early ancestors. The findings indicate that humans were adept at moving a variety of stones across significant distances, showcasing a […]
500-year-old ‘trash’ found in cave may be artifacts from fertility rituals
500-year-old ‘trash’ found in cave may be artifacts from fertility rituals In a cave that hardly a soul had entered in 500 years, two cave dwellers stumbled upon what appeared to be mere trash at first glance. However, upon closer inspection, these seemingly discarded items may actually hold the key to unraveling ancient fertility rituals. […]
2,500-year-old temple reveals ancient lost school ‘House of Life’ in Egypt
2,500-year-old temple reveals ancient lost school ‘House of Life’ in Egypt New archaeological discoveries at the renowned Ramesseum Temple in Luxor, Egypt, have unveiled a remarkable piece of ancient history – the long-lost ‘House of Life’. This discovery sheds light on the educational practices of the time and offers a glimpse into the intellectual pursuits […]
‘Sensational’ mammoth butchery sites dating back 25,000 years reveal Ice Age survival
“Sensational” Mammoth Butchery Sites Dating Back 25,000 Years Reveal Ice Age Survival Scientists have made a “sensational” find at one of Austria’s most famous Palaeolithic sites, shedding light on the remarkable survival strategies of our Ice Age ancestors. The discovery of mammoth butchery sites dating back 25,000 years has provided valuable insights into how early […]