Archaeologists in Azerbaijan have discovered a 3,800-year-old kurgan burial containing the remains of a warrior estimated to be over 2 meters tall, along with rare bronze weapons and artifacts, providing insights into Bronze Age elite society and burial practices.
A new genomic study suggests that the capacity for human language emerged at least 135,000 years ago, coinciding with the initial geographic divergence of Homo sapiens. This capacity likely transitioned into social use around 100,000 years ago, as indicated by symbolic activities in the archaeological record.
Archaeologists have discovered a 3,000-year-old fort in northwestern Egypt that defended against invading 'sea peoples' tribes. The site includes military barracks, storage rooms, and various artefacts revealing insights into the daily lives and beliefs of the soldiers.
Cave paintings in Sulawesi, Indonesia, date back at least 51,200 years, making them some of the oldest figurative depictions in the world.
