Striking discoveries in archaeology are being made possible by strong beams of X-rays, say researchers. A report at the American Physical Society meeting in Dallas, US, showed how X-ray sources known as synchrotrons can unravel an artefact's mysteries.
Read the rest here.Senin, 28 Maret 2011
2,500-Year-Old Human Preserved Brain Discovered
A 2,500-year-old human skull uncovered in England was less of a surprise than what was in it: the brain. The discovery of the yellowish, crinkly, shrunken brain prompted questions about how such a fragile organ could have survived so long and how frequently this strange type of preservation occurs.
Jumat, 25 Maret 2011
Wart Detected on Egyptian Queen Beauty
By Rossella Lorenzi
King Tut's grandmother, the powerful and beautiful Queen Tiye, might have had an unattractive flat wart on her forehead, according to a mummy expert.
God's Wife Edited Out of the Bible -- Almost
God had a wife, Asherah, whom the Book of Kings suggests was worshiped alongside Yahweh in his temple in Israel, according to an Oxford scholar.
Kamis, 24 Maret 2011
Archaeologists discover saber-toothed vegetarian
WASHINGTON (AP) — Surprised scientists have discovered the remains of a saber-toothed vegetarian. The leaf-crunching animal — about the size of a large dog — lived 260 million years ago in what is now Brazil, researchers report in Friday's edition of the journal Science. Its upper canine teeth were nearly 5 inches long.
Senin, 21 Maret 2011
Rare Roman altar stones uncovered in Musselburgh
Two rare, carved altar stones found in East Lothian could shed new light about the Roman period in Scotland, it has been claimed.
10,000-year-old spear is an archeological gem
by Josh Green
NORTH PORT - Archaeologists hope a major find in a spring an hour and a half south of Tampa helps piece together how Florida's earliest inhabitants lived.
Sabtu, 19 Maret 2011
The Roman Ninth Legion's mysterious loss
The disappearance of Rome's Ninth Legion has long baffled historians, but could a brutal ambush have been the event that forged the England-Scotland border, asks archaeologist Dr Miles Russell, of Bournemouth University.
Who Was St. Patrick?
Lauren Effron
Those who recognize St. Patrick's Day celebrate it very differently depending on where they're from, and believe it or not, it's the United States that has turned the Emerald Isle's namesake tradition into a huge party scene, when its original intent was to be observed as a religious holiday.
Read the rest here.Shipwreck exhibit stirs up storm at Smithsonian
By Laura Allsop for CNN
London, England (CNN) -- Though they sit quietly beneath the waves, shipwrecks are a cause of much wrangling above the surface. The issue of underwater archaeology is clouded by concerns about treasure hunting, the safety of wrecks, and the sale of finds.
Selasa, 15 Maret 2011
Medieval discovery: pottery and leather shoes found in dig
REMNANTS of what appears to have been a medieval mill, including “very well-preserved” timber beams, pottery and leather shoes, have been found underneath Meeting House Square in Temple Bar, Dublin.
Science friction: Study questions how long ago ancient ancestors learned to use fire
AP: WASHINGTON — A new study is raising questions about when ancient human ancestors in Europe learned to control fire, one of the most important steps on the long path to civilization.
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Jumat, 11 Maret 2011
Human remains found in Bronze Age pots
Two Bronze Age burial pots containing human remains have been found at the base of a standing stone in Angus.
Egypt's Archaeological Sites Stand Unguarded
by Rossella Lorenzi
Concerned archaeologists called today on Egypt’s Prime Minister Essam Sharaf to return police to archaeological sites. The move is required to put an end to illegal excavations and wild looting of storehouses and tombs.Read the rest here.
Concerned archaeologists called today on Egypt’s Prime Minister Essam Sharaf to return police to archaeological sites. The move is required to put an end to illegal excavations and wild looting of storehouses and tombs.Read the rest here.
Ancient Egyptians made the arduous trek to Chad new research suggests
A trip across the desert of southwest Egypt is not for the faint of heart. Modern day travellers departing southwest from the Dakhla Oasis will find themselves hitting their flasks as they traverse the Egyptian wilderness. Water sources are scarce, the area is sparsely populated and the lack of landmarks means you’ll want to keep your GPS system in good order.
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Rabu, 09 Maret 2011
Archaeological dig uncovers Roman activity near Stroud
A study has begun into items found in an archaeological dig near Stroud. The excavation at a site at Ebley Road in Stonehouse has revealed evidence of some of the earliest Roman activity known in the Stroud Valleys.
Read the rest here.Who Owns History? Egyptian Looting Raises Questions
by Benjamin Radford
When visitors to museums see artifacts from cultures all around the world, an uncomfortable question sometimes arises: Why are they here?
Senin, 07 Maret 2011
Pompeii Couple Reunited in Marble Inscription
by Rossella Lorenzi
A married couple from Pompeii have been reunited with the recovery of a missing piece of a 2000-year-old marble puzzle made of several inscribed fragments.
Archaeologists discover ancient rain water harvesting site in Maharashtra
In a significant discovery, archaeologists have stumbled upon an ancient rain water harvesting site having 13 rock-cut reservoirs, in central Maharashtra, which they say is the largest one in the country.
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Sabtu, 05 Maret 2011
She's aged well: Face of incredibly preserved 700-year-old mummy found by chance by Chinese road workers
These incredible pictures show a 700-year-old mummy, which was discovered by chance - by road workers - in excellent condition in eastern China.
Read the rest here.Jumat, 04 Maret 2011
Egypt's top archaeologist warns of looting
By HAMZA HENDAWI
CAIRO (AP) - Egypt's top archaeologist, Zahi Hawass, warned that the country's antiquity sites were being looted by criminals amid the country's political upheaval as he announced he would no longer serve in his ministerial post in the government.
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CAIRO (AP) - Egypt's top archaeologist, Zahi Hawass, warned that the country's antiquity sites were being looted by criminals amid the country's political upheaval as he announced he would no longer serve in his ministerial post in the government.
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Rabu, 02 Maret 2011
DNA tests on bone fragment inconclusive in Amelia Earhart search
by Phil Gast
(CNN) -- The fate of famed aviator Amelia Earhart remains a mystery after DNA tests on one of three bone fragments discovered on a Pacific island proved inconclusive.
Selasa, 01 Maret 2011
Roman Cavalry Mask Found
A citizen in the island province of Gotland has submitted a Roman cavalry-officer's helmet mask to the County Archaeologist.