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Underwater Secrets Of Lake Lednica And The Unique Wooden Face
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Last year, during underwater research in Lake Lednica (Gniezno County, Greater Poland Voivodeship), Polish archaeologists from Nicolaus Copernicus University discovered a fragment of defensive ramparts. The face has very realistic features: the eyes, nose, mouth, distinctive chin and oval form of the head are visible. Image credit: Mateusz Popek, the Centre for Underwater Archaeology at Nicolaus…
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Intricate And Complex History Of Aqueduct System In Ancient Arles
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Researchers have unraveled the intricate history of the ancient aqueduct system in Arles, Provence. Barbegal aqueduct. Image credit: maarjaara – CC BY 2.0 The team based their research on aqueduct carbonates – limescale deposits – that had accumulated in the aqueducts, basins, and lead pipes, as well as lumps of aqueduct carbonate used as building…
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Mystery Of The Lost Golden Chain Of Huayna Capac: Will The Ancient Inca Treasure Ever Be Found?
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – There are many stories of incredible ancient treasures that were deliberately hidden when the Spaniards conquered the Incas. One of these remarkable and precious treasures is the Golden Chain of Huayna Capac. Treasure hunters have been searching for the fantastic chain since the 16th century, but no one has ever been able to locate it.…
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What Were The Most Important Medieval Marketplace Rules?
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Visiting a Medieval marketplace could be a pleasant experience. However, honesty was crucial because practices such as fraud and theft were subject to harsh punishment. In Medieval England, markets typically took place on a weekly basis. These marketplaces were excellent opportunities for buying and selling goods, and they also functioned as social hubs where people…
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Evidence Of Extensive Human Fire Use 50,000 Years Ago
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Fire, an ancient natural phenomenon, has played a key role in shaping our planet for over 400 million years. It can transform habitats, impact the carbon cycle, and is closely connected to shifts in climate and vegetation. Credit: Adobe Stock – Gorodenkoff With the advent of human civilization, fire evolved from being solely a natural force to…
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South Africa ‘s Blombos Cave: Ochre Was A Tool For Stone Toolmaking During The Middle Stone Age
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – A SapienCE study reveals that early modern humans at Blombos Cave in South Africa used ochre as a tool for crafting stone tools during the Middle Stone Age, indicating advanced skills earlier than previously thought. Blombos Cave, located on South Africa’s southern coast, is a key archaeological site dating back over 70,000 years. Photo: Magnus…
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Dargan Shelter, Blue Mountains – Australia’s Oldest Ice Age Cave Was Occupied For Thousands Of Years
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Archaeologists from the Australian Museum, University of Sydney, and ANU, along with First Nations community members connected to the Blue Mountains, have unearthed 693 stone artifacts dating from the last ice age to recent times. A 20,000 year old sandstone slab. Photo: Dr Amy Wray Discovered in the ancient Dargan Shelter cave in the Blue…
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Mysteries Of The Old Kingdom – Unknown Rock-Cut Tombs With False Doors And Artifacts Unearthed In Aswan’s Qubbet El-Hawa Necropolis
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Qubbet el-Hawa, also known as the “Dome of the Wind,” is a significant archaeological site situated on the western bank of the Nile, opposite Aswan. It serves as a burial ground for ancient nobles and priests from Egypt’s Old and Middle Kingdoms. Three rock-cut tombs were found at the Qubbet el-Hawa necropolis. Image credit: Supreme Council…
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Ancient Ruins Of Tiwanaku Palaspata Temple – Discovered In Andes
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – An ancient society located near the southern shores of Lake Titicaca in present-day Bolivia, known as Tiwanaku, was once among the most influential civilizations on the continent. The surface of the temple contained numerous fragments of keru cups. The cups were used for drinking chicha, a traditional maize beer, during agricultural feasts and celebrations and…
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Mysterious Ancient Warrior With 12 Toes Puzzles Archaeologists
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Archaeologists are often ready to embrace the unexpected, a fascinating aspect of their field. The thrill of uncovering something extraordinary from thousands of years ago is unforgettable for many scientists. Yet, some discoveries stand out as particularly curious, like the one we’re exploring today. During an excavation at a cemetery in Spain, archaeologists unearthed intriguing…
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