La Garma Cave Offers Evidence Of Over 300,000 Years Of Human Activity
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – One of the most fascinating ancient caves in Europe can be found in Cantabria in Northern Spain. Known as the cave of La Garma, this intriguing site offers evidence of over 300,000 years of human activity. La Garma virtual tour. Still sH๏τs from World Monuments Fund. When archaeologists investigated the […]
Why Did Sages And Shamans Repeatedly Visit The Mysterious Finnish Pirunkirkko Cave (Devil’s Church)?
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – In folklore, the famous 34-meter-long crevice cave known as Pirunkirkko, or Devil’s Church in English, was known as a place where local sages would meet to contact the spirit world. The national park of Koli in eastern Finland, the Pirunkirkko cave, is sometimes used by shamanic pracтιтioners, who hold drumming […]
1,900-Year-Old Child’s Nightgown Found In Judean Cave Of Letters
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – The Cave of Letters in the Judean Desert, Israel, was discovered many years ago by Bedouin of the Ta`amireh tribe. When the cave was examined, letters and fragments of papyri from the Roman Empire period were found. Some are related to the Bar Kokhba revolt (circa 131-136). When archaeologists investigated […]
Rare 2,300-Year-Old Tomb Of Greek Courtesan Found In Jerusalem Burial Cave
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Archaeologists have found a 2,300-year-old tomb of a Greek courtesan (hetaira – in Ancient Greek) in a burial cave in Jerusalem. The cremated remains of a young woman were discovered alongside a rare box mirror in a perfect state of preservation. Work in the burial cave. PH๏τo: Shai Halevi, Israel […]
Surprising Discovery Of Box Filled With Neanderthal Bones From Cova Simanya Donated To Museum
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Many years ago, in 1986, the Archaeology Museum of Catalonia in Spain received a box. The gift was a donation from amateur paleontologist Miguel Aznar, who, back in the late 1970s, had collected bones and several artifacts in a cave known as Cova Simanya, located in a park just outside […]
Entrance To An Unexplored Ice Age Cave Discovered Near Engen!
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Hailed as a sensation find, researchers report they have discovered the official entrance to an Ice Age cave near Engen, Germany, that nobody has entered for 16,000 years! Archaeologists are naturally very excited about the discovery as it offers a unique opportunity to gain knowledge into the life of late […]
Surtshellir Cave Reveals How Vikings Attempted To Prevent Ragnarök – Doom Of The Gods
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Vikings were very supersтιтious and convinced higher powers guided their lives. Norse gods and goddesses, mysterious animals, and supernatural creatures played an essential role in the lives of the Vikings. Unique signs could be interpreted as advice on warfare or where the ships should sail. A scene from the last phase of […]
Mysterious Cave With Giant Skulls Decorated By The Neanderthals Discovered In Spain
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Our knowledge of the Neanderthals is constantly improving, but some aspects of our ancient ancestors’ spiritual beliefs are still a riddle. Scientists are investigating a mysterious cave in Spain where the Neanderthals collected huge skulls of mammals. For some unknown reason, Neanderthals decorated the cave known as Cueva Des-Cubierta with […]
Groundbreaking Discovery Reveals High Cognitive Abilities In Humans Who Lived 170,000 Years Ago
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – A groundbreaking study in prehistoric archaeology at Tel Aviv University provides evidence for high cognitive abilities in early humans who lived 170,000 years ago. In a first-of-its kind study, the researchers developed a software-based smoke dispersal simulation model and applied it to a known prehistoric site. Reconstruction of ancient human […]
Evidence Of A Hybrid Population Of Neanderthals And Modern Humans Discovered At La Cotte De St Brelade
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – How related are modern humans to the Neanderthals? Previous studies show modern humans have much more in common with the Neanderthals than previously thought. More evidence confirming our relationship with this extinct species of archaic humans is emerging. Neanderthals lived in Eurasia until about 40,000 years ago. Why the Neanderthals […]