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Ancient DNA shows genetic link between Egypt and Mesopotamia

Science · Egypt

Ancient DNA shows genetic link between Egypt and Mesopotamia

46% Center coverage: 50 sources

Ancient DNA has revealed a genetic link between the cultures of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, according to research published Wednesday in the journal Nature.Researchers sequenced whole genomes from the teeth of a remarkably well-preserved skeleton found in a sealed funeral pot in an Egyptian tomb site dating to between 4,495 and 4,880 years ago.See the Story

DNA Study Reveals Matrilineal, Matrilocal Society at Çatalhöyük

Archaeology · Turkey

DNA Study Reveals Matrilineal, Matrilocal Society at Çatalhöyük

38% Center coverage: 13 sources

The ‘Great Dying’ Wiped Out 90% of Life, Then Came 5 Million Years of Lethal Heat. New Fossils Explain Why

Science · United States

The ‘Great Dying’ Wiped Out 90% of Life, Then Came 5 Million Years of Lethal Heat. New Fossils Explain Why

83% Center coverage: 12 sources

Around 252 million years ago, life on Earth suffered its most catastrophic blow to date: a mass extinction event known as the “Great Dying” that wiped out around 90% of life. See the Story

8 ancient Roman shoes of 'exceptional size' discovered at Roman fort near Hadrian's Wall

57% Left coverage: 7 sources

Eight XXL leather shoes have been recovered from Magna, a Roman-era fort along Hadrian's Wall.Shoes · England See the Story

125,000-Year-Old 'Fat Factory' Run by Neanderthals Discovered in Germany

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An analysis of ancient animal bones found in Germany suggests that Neanderthals extracted grease from them to gobble up 125,000 years ago.Fossils · Germany See the Story

Human ancestors may not be responsible for Oldowan stone tools

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300,000-Year-Old Wooden Tools “Made By Denisovans” Discovered In China

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"There's no question they were smart, they were intelligent, they were advanced," study author Prof Bo Li told IFLScience.Archaeology · China See the Story

3,000-Year-Old Cypro-Minoan Inscription Found in Israel Reveals Egypt-Cyprus Trade

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'Alien' skull of toddler is actually evidence of long-standing practice of head shaping

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Workers digging a pipeline in Argentina found the flattened skull of an ancient toddler, raising questions about its asymmetrical shape.Archaeology · Argentina See the Story

Pyla-Kokkinokremos: Results of the 2025 excavations

Valuable new information about the architectural organization, material culture, and everyday life in this strategically located settlement. The post Pyla-Kokkinokremos: Results of the 2025 excavations appeared first on Archaeology Wiki.Archaeology · Cyprus Read Article

Revealing Roman Wroxeter - Current Archaeology

New insights from one of Britannia’s largest urban centres Overlooking the 2024 excavation within the paddock at Wroxeter Farm. The upstanding remains of the Roman city, including the public baths, can be seen on the opposite side of the road, while the Wrekin – a hill that was once a stronghold of the local Cornovii people – can be seen in the far distance. PHOTO: Paul Belford © Heritage Innovation The first research excavation to take place a…Archaeology · Wroxeter Read Article

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