Lost 15th-century Zapotec city unearthed in Mexican jungle

A recent study using LiDAR technology has uncovered the true magnitude of Guiengola, a 15th-century Zapotec city in southern Oaxaca, Mexico.

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Oldest hominin evidence in Europe found in Romania, dating back 1.95 million years
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Oldest hominin evidence in Europe found in Romania, dating back 1.95 million years

New research at Romania's Grăunceanu site has discovered hominin activity at least 1.9 million years ago, the oldest hominin presence in Europe

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Sutton Hoo burials may belong to Anglo-Saxons who fought for the Byzantine Empire, new research reveals
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Sutton Hoo burials may belong to Anglo-Saxons who fought for the Byzantine Empire, new research reveals

A recent study challenges long-held views of Sutton Hoo, suggesting the site may hold Anglo-Saxon warriors who served in the Byzantine Empire

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Archaeologists unearth stunning Maya murals and reliefs at Dzibanché

Archaeologists at the ancient Maya city of Dzibanché have unearthed 3 stucco reliefs that depict scenes of the powerful Kaanu'l (Snake) dynasty

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Excavation in ancient Babylon uncovers nearly 500 artifacts, including cuneiform tablets and seals
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Excavation in ancient Babylon uncovers nearly 500 artifacts, including cuneiform tablets and seals

Excavations in Iraq’s historic Babylon Governorate have led to the discovery of 478 artifacts. including cuneiform tablets and seals

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Neolithic Scandinavians used animal skin boats for hunting and trading, study suggests
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Neolithic Scandinavians used animal skin boats for hunting and trading, study suggests

A recent study proposes that the ancient Scandinavian Pitted Ware Culture (PWC) may have constructed boats using animal skins, specifically seal hides,

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The Lion of St. Mark’s Square in Venice is Chinese: Isotopic Analyses Confirm It

The Famous Lion of St. Mark's Square in Venice is Chinese: Isotopic Analyses Confirm its Origins, Possibly Brought by Marco Polo's Family.

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12,500-year-old rock art in Colombian Amazon reveals complex human-animal relationships

A recent study of rock art in the Amazon provides new insights into the complex relationships between the region’s earliest settlers and the animals

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Hundreds of 7,000-year-old stone circles discovered in Saudi Arabia

Archaeologists in Saudi Arabia have excavated eight 'standing stone circles' that date back 7,000 years and were likely used as homes.

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Bronze Age ritual table with ceramic tableware uncovered in Azerbaijan

Archaeologists have uncovered a 3,500-year-old ritual table at Tava Tepe, a Late Bronze Age site in the Caucasus region in Azerbaijan.

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