Archaeologists have discovered an ancient human settlement in Tajikistan that dates back approximately 150,000 years.
Archaeologists from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan have discovered a multi-layered archaeological site in the Zeravshan Valley of Tajikistan. The site, named Soii Havzak, contains artifacts dating back as far as 150,000 years, making it a significant find for understanding early human settlements and migrations in Central Asia.
The discovery suggests that the Zeravshan Valley, known historically as a Silk Road route, was an important migration corridor for human species like Homo sapiens, Neanderthals, and Denisovans.
Archaeologists from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan have discovered a multi-layered archaeological site in the Zeravshan Valley of Tajikistan. The site, named Soii Havzak, contains artifacts dating back as far as 150,000 years, making it a significant find for understanding early human settlements and migrations in Central Asia.
The discovery suggests that the Zeravshan Valley, known historically as a Silk Road route, was an important migration corridor for human species like Homo sapiens, Neanderthals, and Denisovans.
Jericho, known as the oldest inhabited city in the world, has a rich history dating back over 11,000 years. UNESCO recently recognized its historical importance. Archaeological excavations have revealed significant findings, including the Tower of Jericho and prehistoric houses.
* Jericho, with over 11,000 years of history, is the oldest inhabited city in the world.
* UNESCO recognized Jericho's historical importance in 2023 by inscribing it on the World Heritage List.
* Archaeological excavations at Tell es-Sultan, led by Kathleen Kenyon in the 1950s, uncovered significant findings, including the Tower of Jericho.
* The ancient city of Jericho, situated in the Judean desert, offers a unique glimpse into the earliest human civilizations, with around 70 prehistoric houses and over 20 successive settlements.
* The city's transition from a nomadic lifestyle to a sedentary one, with the development of agriculture and food technologies, marked a significant evolution in human history.
* Notable archaeological discoveries in Jericho include ceramic utensils with prehistoric inscriptions, skulls with gypsum and shells, and the ruins of Tell es-Sultan, which provide insight into life in antiquity.
* Jericho, with over 11,000 years of history, is the oldest inhabited city in the world.
* UNESCO recognized Jericho's historical importance in 2023 by inscribing it on the World Heritage List.
* Archaeological excavations at Tell es-Sultan, led by Kathleen Kenyon in the 1950s, uncovered significant findings, including the Tower of Jericho.
* The ancient city of Jericho, situated in the Judean desert, offers a unique glimpse into the earliest human civilizations, with around 70 prehistoric houses and over 20 successive settlements.
* The city's transition from a nomadic lifestyle to a sedentary one, with the development of agriculture and food technologies, marked a significant evolution in human history.
* Notable archaeological discoveries in Jericho include ceramic utensils with prehistoric inscriptions, skulls with gypsum and shells, and the ruins of Tell es-Sultan, which provide insight into life in antiquity.
A study published by a multidisciplinary team of researchers proposes that the wheel originated in Neolithic mines of the Carpathian Mountains around 3900 B.C. The study, based on computational mechanical analysis, outlines a three-phase technological evolution of the wheel from free rollers to fixed-axle wheel design.
A new study suggests that the wheel may have been invented by copper miners in the Carpathian Mountains around 3900 B.C., using techniques from structural mechanics to trace the evolution of the wheel and axle.
Researchers explore how ancient settlements adapted their layouts to limit the spread of disease, using the examples of Çatalhöyük and the Trypillia culture.
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.
A new study suggests that cumulative culture, the accumulation of technological knowledge over generations, began in hominin populations around 600,000 years ago, leading to rapid increases in technological complexity.
Cave paintings in Sulawesi, Indonesia, date back at least 51,200 years, making them some of the oldest figurative depictions in the world.
Excavations in Turkey have revealed a previously unknown Anatolian-Indo-European language, Kalašma, dating back around 3,000 years. The language is similar to Luwian and has been deciphered by researchers from the University of Worzburg and Istanbul University.
This article discusses the excavations in Pella, ancient Macedonia, that are shedding new light on Alexander the Great's early life. The article covers the palace, school, and other significant finds.
