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Armenia's Genetic History: Debunking Herodotus and Tracing Ancient Origins

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A whole-genome study 1 challenges Herodotus’ theory that Armenians are descendants of Phrygian settlers from the Balkans, providing new evidence that reshapes our understanding of the region’s deep genetic history. These claims, grounded in biblical references and cuneiform texts, have been refuted by the study’s findings.

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Ancient DNA Illuminates South Africa’s Human History

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A groundbreaking study 1 of ancient human DNA from the Oakhurst rock shelter in South Africa is shedding new light on population history in one of the world’s earliest regions of modern human activity. These new results from southernmost Africa are quite different, and suggest a long history of relative genetic stability.”

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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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Neanderthals: The First Fossil Collectors?

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A collection of 15 marine fossils, deliberately transported to the cave over 39,800 to 54,600 years ago, reveals that Neanderthals may have been the first fossil collectors in human evolutionary history. “They have become the earliest fossil collectors known in our evolutionary history,” Benito Calvo emphasized.

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Namibia’s Ancient Human Habitats: How Desert Archaeology Sheds Light on Human Evolution

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The deserts of northern Africa and the Arabian Peninsula have long been the focus of archaeological research, revealing their roles as cradles of early human civilization and migration routes through so-called “green corridors.” Initial surveys have revealed a landscape rich in artifacts, suggesting potential migration routes.

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Spain’s Move to Decolonize Its Museums Must Continue

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In early 2024, Spain’s culture minister announced that the nation would overhaul its state museum collections, igniting a wave of anticipation—and controversy. Spain has a deep and far-reaching colonial history, particularly in Latin America. institutions have been navigating for decades to varying degrees of success.

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Immersive 3D Technology Reshapes the Study of the Human Past

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Archaeology, the science of unearthing and interpreting humanity’s ancient past, is entering a transformative era. ” The Ararat Plain Southeast Archaeological Project site. A Breakthrough in Armenia The HKU team tested their innovative approach at a field site in Armenia, a region with a rich Early Bronze Age history.