Metal Artifacts In Southeast Asia Archaeological Theory – Challenged
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – In archaeometallurgy, the study of ancient metal, archaeologists have historically taken a top-down approach, meaning that the jewelry, tools, weapons, and other artifacts they discover have come to signify a dominant ruling group that exerted overarching control over how to use such resources. An individual can create a stone tool […]
Carved Stone Depicting Mystery Horseman Unearthed At Roman Vindolanda, Hadrian’s Wall
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Archaeologists search for clues to identify a mystery horseman after carved relief was uncovered at Roman Vindolanda, Hadrian’s Wall. A beautifully carved sandstone relief that depicts a naked male figure holding a spear and standing in front of a horse/donkey has been uncovered during the annual excavations at the Roman […]
Uncovering The Lost Indigenous Settlement Of Sarabay, Florida
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – The University of North Florida archaeology team is fairly confident they have located the lost Indigenous Northeast Florida community of Sarabay, a settlement mentioned in both French and Spanish documents dating back to the 1560s but has not yet been discovered until now. Image credit: University of North Florida The […]
Caribbean Cannibalism Theory – Debunked By Researchers
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – A group of marauding cannibals from South America descended on islands of the Caribbean circa A.D. 800, terrorizing local populations, as was suggested by the explorer Christopher Columbus (1451 -1506), an Italian explorer, and navigator who completed four journeys across the Atlantic Ocean, opening the way for the widespread European […]
Emerald Production In Eastern Desert Of Roman Egypt – New Evidence
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Excavations in the Egyptian Eastern Desert delivers proof of emerald mines in Roman Egypt at Wadi Sikait. For over 5000 years, emeralds have been one of the most desirable and valuable colored stones. Many ancient civilizations in Asia, Africa, and South America independently discovered emeralds and held this gemstone in […]