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Uncovering the ritual past of ancient mustatils: Cult, herding, and ‘pilgrimage’ in the Late Neolithic of north-west Arabia
Mustatils—stone monuments from the Late Neolithic period thought to have been used for ritual purposes—have been the subject of new research following a thorough analysis…
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STUDY SUGGESTS THAT COLLAPSE OF HITTITE EMPIRE WAS ACCELERATED BY DROUGHT
A STUDY ON TREE RINGS BY CORNELL UNIVERSITY AND USING ISOTOPE RECORDS HAS SUGGESTED THAT THE COLLAPSE OF THE HITTITE EMPIRE WAS ACCELERATED BY DROUGHT.…
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“Mosaic of the Wine Harvest” mosaic to be exhibited in November in Turkey’s Hatay
The mosaic depicting the grape harvest, which is considered to date from the Late Roman period, equivalent to the 5th and 6th century AD, will…
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The mystery of Cathedral of Salamanca’s astronaut figure, isn’t what people think it is
There is a photograph of an “astronaut” carved in a 16th century Spanish cathedral in Salamanca. Known as the Catedral Nueva, the entrance façade of…
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Archaeologists have uncovered the source of King Solomon’s wealth
An archeological team working in Israel’s Timna Valley believes they have discovered the reason behind King Solomon’s legendary wealth. The Timna Valley is located in…
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A mosaic made by the freed slave to thank God was found in the church excavation
During the season excavation of the 6th-century Holy Apostles Church, located in an orange grove in the Arsuz district of Hatay in southern Turkey, after…
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300-Year-Old Sacred Mummified Mermaid From Japan’s Mystery Solved
A mummified mermaid has been worshiped in Japan for centuries because locals believe it has healing powers. However, upon closer inspection, it was discovered that…
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A former Spanish disco-pub confirmed as lost medieval Synagogue
In the Andalucian city of Utrera, archaeologists have uncovered the remains of a 14th-century synagogue. The discovery, made public on Tuesday, elevates the 14th-century structure…
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In the ancient city of Syedra: a unique mosaic with the 12 labors of Heracles depicted on a single panel found
During the excavations in the ancient city of Syedra in the Alanya district of Antalya, approximately 164 square meters of floor mosaic depicting the 12…
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Netherlands’s unique treasure finds of medieval gold jewelry and silver coins
The Rijksmuseum van Oudheden (the National Museum of Antiquities) in the Netherlands has announced that a unique treasure of 1000-year-old gold jewelry and silver coins…