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

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But new research suggests that this narrative is missing an entire chapter. The researchers made this discovery not by analyzing ancient bones but by studying the DNA of living people. This approach circumvents the need for physical fossils, offering a way to reconstruct population history even when no bones or artifacts remain.

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

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New research, published in Nature 1 by an international team of researchers led by the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, delves into the lives of two neighboring Avar communities in Lower Austria. The graves, filled with artifacts like ornate belt fittings and everyday items, reflected a shared culture.

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The Geometry of Memory: How Knots Carry the Weight of Human History

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In a new study published in the Cambridge Archaeological Journal 1 , researchers from institutions across Europe compiled the most comprehensive cross-cultural knot database to date. Using a mathematical approach known as Gauss coding, the researchers created a digital fingerprint for each knot. Related Research Tehrani, J.

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Echoes from the Ice Age: DNA Unveils the Prehistoric Inhabitants of El Mirón Cave

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For centuries, the study of prehistoric life has relied on the fragile remnants of bones and artifacts. The researchers at El Mirón extracted this ancient genetic material to uncover the presence of humans, wolves, cave lions, and even hyenas, whose very existence in Iberia at this time had previously been uncertain. No Problem.

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Carving the Mind: Middle Paleolithic Engravings and the Dawn of Symbolic Thought

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The Engraved Stones of the Levant The researchers focused on five artifacts from four archaeological sites: Manot Cave, Amud Cave, Qafzeh Cave, and Quneitra. Credit: Erella Hovers To determine whether these incisions were intentional engravings or merely the result of tool use, researchers applied advanced 3D surface analysis.

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Ancient Genomes from South Africa Reveal Remarkable Genetic Continuity

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The Oakhurst rock shelter, nestled in the cliffs of South Africa’s southern coast, has long been a focal point for archaeologists due to its wealth of artifacts and human remains. A Call for Further Research in Southern Africa The Oakhurst study underscores the potential for further research into Africa’s ancient populations.

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Europe's Earliest Human Traces Unearthed in Ukraine, Distant From Russian Bombardments

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Led by esteemed archaeologists Roman Garba and Vitaly Usik, this groundbreaking research, published in the esteemed journal Nature 1 , illuminates the migratory pathways of our ancient ancestors and challenges prevailing narratives of early human dispersal in Europe. million years. 1 Garba, R., Ylä-Mella, L., Kameník, J.,