The recent revelation regarding two Bronze Age artifacts from the Treasure of Villena in Spain, containing iron from a meteor that struck Earth approximately a… Read More »Mysterious metal in Bronze Age treasure reveals interconnectedness and innovation
Prior to commencing a construction project in Heimberg, the Archaeological Service of the Canton of Bern undertook a rescue excavation in autumn 2023. While the… Read More »New Bronze Age settlement unearthed in Heimberg, Switzerland
For many years, researchers at MPI-EVA have been collecting and analyzing ancient DNA from humans who lived during the past tens of thousands of years.… Read More »Ancient DNA reveals cases of down syndrome and other genetic conditions across millennia
Modern populations of fallow deer possess hidden cultural histories dating back to the Roman Empire, which should be factored into decisions around their management and… Read More »DNA and archaeology reveal 10,000-year connection between humans and fallow deer
The 1 million-square-mile Tibetan Plateau—often called the “roof of the world”—is the highest landmass in the world, averaging 14,000 feet in altitude. Despite the extreme… Read More »Ancient Tibetans traded more than just goods - they traded cultures
Poignant prehistoric burials containing the remains of an adult and child laid in a grave as though embracing in death have long fascinated archaeologists. Using… Read More »DNA unravels prehistoric burial mystery
In the realm of biological relationships, individuals who share common ancestry possess extended stretches of DNA known as “Identity by Descent” (IBD) segments. These almost… Read More »Ancient DNA tool “ancIBD” reveals distant genetic ties uncovering hidden relatives across millennia
The discovery of ancient tools and artifacts has played a pivotal role in shaping our understanding of human origins, providing crucial insights into the technological,… Read More »How has the discovery of ancient tools and artifacts shaped our understanding of human origins?
In a study published on July 27, 2017, by Daniel Bradley, Rui Martiniano of Trinity College Dublin, and Ana Maria Silva of the University of… Read More »Steppe migrants had little impact on Iberian genetics
In a multidisciplinary study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), an international team of researchers employed a combination of archaeological,… Read More »Ancient DNA reveals the complex history of Iberian peoples
Exploring the teeth of individuals from 2,500 years ago has provided a unique glimpse into life and gender inequality during the Bronze Age in China.… Read More »Gender inequality in Bronze Age China revealed by 2500-year-old teeth
Archaeologists from University College Dublin, in collaboration with colleagues from Serbia and Slovenia, have made a groundbreaking discovery in the heart of Europe. Using satellite… Read More »Archaeologists uncover a previously unknown network of massive European Bronze Age sites
New dates provide detailed insights into the timing of events in the ancient city of Gezer, according to a study published November 15, 2023 in… Read More »Radiocarbon dating sheds light on the tumultuous history of gezer
A reexamination of skeletal remains, dating back 5,000 years, unearthed in a Spanish site has unveiled a surprising revelation: these ancient individuals might have been… Read More »Skeletal analysis suggests earliest evidence of large-scale warfare in Europe
The emergence of early cities in Mesopotamia and the Middle East brought about a notable rise in violence among their inhabitants. However, the implementation of… Read More »Early mesopotamian cities saw substantial increase in violence, but laws, centralized administration, trade, and culture helped reduce it
The mystery surrounding the origin of the tin used in the Bronze Age has baffled archaeometallurgists for over a century. Bronze, a crucial alloy made… Read More »New study challenges origin of tin used in Bronze Age Uluburun shipwreck
An excavation in Turkey has revealed a previously unknown Indo-European language, and Professor Daniel Schwemer, an expert in the ancient Near East, is actively involved… Read More »New Indo-European language discovered in ancient Turkey
A team of researchers from Austria, along with colleagues from Charles University in Prague and Vrije Universiteit Brussel, has made an intriguing discovery. Through their… Read More »Multidisciplinary team reveals new details about cremated Bronze Age people
A recent study unveils the discovery of hundreds of mummified bees encased in cocoons that date back nearly 3,000 years. These ancient cocoons were found… Read More »Hundreds of mummified bees discovered in Portugal
An extraordinary discovery has been made by the University of Gothenburg’s archaeological expedition in Cyprus. Just outside the bustling Bronze Age trading hub of Hala… Read More »Richest tombs ever found in Cyprus reveal secrets of Bronze Age city