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East Meets West: Avar Society’s Genetic Patchwork in Early Medieval Austria

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The graves, filled with artifacts like ornate belt fittings and everyday items, reflected a shared culture. Their society absorbed elements from both native Europeans and their East Asian heritage, creating a mosaic of influences. But ancient DNA analysis told a different story. Zlámalová, D., Gretzinger, J., Ingrová, P.,

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A Forgotten Chapter in Human Evolution: The Hidden Ancestry of Modern Humans

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This approach circumvents the need for physical fossils, offering a way to reconstruct population history even when no bones or artifacts remain. What’s remarkable is that despite its small size, this group ultimately shaped most of our genetic heritage." Nat Genet (2025). DOI: 10.1038/ng.3748 1 Cousins, T., Scally, A. &

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A Mysterious Burial in Ecuador: Tracing the Death and Rituals of a Pregnant Manteño Woman

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2025 Led by Dr. Sara Juengst, an international team of researchers analyzed the burial, comparing it to others from the region. The burial contained an assortment of artifacts, many of which were unusual for Manteño burials. What significance did the combination of Valdivia and Manteño artifacts hold for those who buried her?

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The Battle to Protect Archaeological Sites in the West Bank

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Beyond bombings and other military activities, curfews and checkpoints have severely hindered the efforts of the West Banks Palestinian archaeologists, heritage organizations, and security personnel to access, monitor, and safeguard these vulnerable sites. Demand for valuable objects has long posed a threat to Palestines cultural heritage.