Stone Age Europe Had Nine Distinct Cultures – Ancient Jewelry Reveals
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – The activities of Stone Age people extended beyond hunting and seeking shelter. Prior research indicates that the practice of personal adornment has been a part of human culture for millennia. People in Stone Age Europe appreciated personal ornaments. Credit: Adobe Stock – SpiralStone In fact, individuals residing in Europe during […]
How Did Ancient Societies Form Social Bonds And Cultural Idenтιтies Across The Tibetan Plateau?
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Have you ever wondered what life was like for people who lived in remote mountain regions thousands of years ago? How did they cope with the challenges of their environment, such as cold weather, scarce resources, and limited mobility? How did they maintain social bonds and cultural idenтιтies in such […]
Unique Ancient Treasures Found In Maya King’s Tomb At Chochkitam, Guatemala
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Archaeologists excavating archaeologist at Chochkitam in Guatemala have discovered a fascinating Maya king’s tomb filled with unique ancient treasures. Chochkitam is a little-known site near the borders of modern-day Mexico and Belize. The excavation site of an ancient Maya tomb discovered in Chochkitam, Guatemala. Credit: Francisco Estrada-Belli/Tulane University When scientists […]
‘Arcade’ Of Ancient Mancala Game Boards Carved On Rocks Found In Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Kenya
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Ancient people have demonstrated their creative abilities countless times, and this stunning archaeological discovery again proves it is possible to do much with little means. Veronica Waweru, an archaeologist from Yale University who was conducting fieldwork in Kenya, has found an “arcade” of ancient Mancala game boards carved on rocks. […]
Why Was Dementia Extremely Rare In Ancient Greece And Rome?
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – When analyzing 2,500-year-old medical texts, scientists were surprised to discover dementia was hardly mentioned at all. Everything indicates memory loss was more or less unknown in ancient Greece and Rome. How can this be explained? Severe memory loss occurring at epidemic levels today was extremely rare 2,000 to 2,500 years […]
Ancient DNA Reveals How People Migrated During The Roman Empire
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Ruled by many Emperors, the mighty and vast Roman Empire covered territories that included Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia. Established in 27 B.C. following the demise of the Roman Republic, the first Roman Emperor, August, opened a new and everlasting chapter in the history of Rome and everyone who […]
Early Humans Reached Northwest Europe 45,000 Years Ago – New Research Shows
AncientPages.com – The period between 50,000 to 40,000 years ago saw a crucial biological and cultural transformation for humans: this was the time when local groups of Neanderthals were replaced by incoming groups of our own species, Homo sapiens. View of the new excavations in front of what is currently left of the Ilsenhoehle under the […]
Royal Tombs Of Alexander The Great’s Family At Vergina, Greece Finally Identified
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Admired or hated, it is fair to say that no one was indifferent to Alexander the Great, who is today recognized as one of the greatest military figures of all time. Alexander the Great, the king of the Greek kingdom of Macedon, shaped world history through his conquests. Ancient Macedonian […]
Intriguing Hoard Of Bronze Age Bracelets From Brittany, France Remains An Archaeological Puzzle
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Three metal deposits were extracted by a detectorist inside the site, dated to the Middle Bronze Age 2 (1450- 1300 BC) at Kerouarn, Prat, in northern Brittany. Credits: GPLA Arc’Antique / M. Nordez The ornament hoards dated to to the Middle Bronze Age are composed exclusively of copper-based alloy ornaments. At the […]
Unusual Secret May Be Hidden In A Mysterious Valley In The American Southwest
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – The American Southwest has much to offer. When visiting this place, we find beautiful landmarks, intriguing archaeological sites, and prehistoric sites, fascinating Indian lore, H๏τ valleys, marvelous mountains, unusual plants and wonderful animals, and plenty of mysteries. In one of our previous articles, we discussed the curious secrets of the […]