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Woodworking Techniques: Insights from Schöningen Archaeological Finds

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In 1994, the Schöningen open-cast coal mine yielded an astonishing archaeological treasure: remarkably well-preserved hunting weapons dating back 300,000 years. Spearheads and throwing sticks, discovered alongside animal bones, offered a glimpse into the sophisticated craftsmanship of early humans. 1 Leder, D., Lehmann, J., Vogel, M.,

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Digging Into an Ancient Apocalypse Controversy From a Hopi Perspective

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In early 2024, a controversy swirled around filming for the Netflix series Ancient Apocalypse in the Grand Canyon and Chaco Canyon in the U.S. In fact, it is because of the ancestors of the Hopi and Zuni people, and the Pai Tribes, that archaeological sites exist in the Grand Canyon. Southwest, many Native leaders objected.

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A Remarkable Discovery of a 450,000-Year-Old Tooth in Iran

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Introduction: A Landmark Discovery in Qaleh Kurd Cave In a momentous archaeological breakthrough, French and Iranian researchers have unearthed compelling evidence of early human habitation in Iran's Central Plateau, pushing back the known timeline of human settlement in the region by an astonishing 300,000 years.

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Ancient Human Habitation: New Discoveries from East Timor’s Laili Rock Shelter

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Archaeological discoveries in East Timor’s Laili rock shelter have unveiled evidence 1 of ancient human habitation dating back approximately 44,000 years. Archaeological evidence in Australia dates back at least 60,000 years, highlighting the ancient roots of Aboriginal cultures. 1 Shipton, C., Morley, M.

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Neanderthal & Homo sapiens Burial Practices: A Complex Intersection of Culture & Competition

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The Archaeological Indicators of Intentional Burial Determining intentional burial practices relies on distinguishing human-placed items from naturally occurring elements. This study, published in L'Anthropologie 1 , highlights the need for broader archaeological explorations to fill in the gaps of early human history. Been et al.,

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120,000-Year-Old Neanderthal Teeth Discovered in Catalonia

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Collaborative Research The groundbreaking study was led by IPHES-CERCA in collaboration with the University Rovira i Virgili, the Catalan Cultural Heritage Research Institute, the University of Girona Institute of History Research, the University of Bordeaux, and Catalonia’s International University. 1 Lozano, M., Soler, J.,

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The mountains where Neanderthals forever changed human genetics

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Their genetic heritage is much smaller in sub-Saharan Africa: from none to 0.3%, depending on whom you ask. Credit: Scientific Reports (2024). ” This chimes with previous archaeological finds. The share of Neanderthal DNA is highest among East Asians, intermediate among Europeans, and lowest in Southeast Asians.