Recent archaeological research at the El Cerrón site in Illescas, Toledo, is reshaping traditional views of ancient Carpetania. A terracotta relief discovered there depicts Mediterranean iconography, suggesting the local elite were actively involved in Mediterranean trade and cultural networks during the Late Iron Age.
A 3,300-year-old bronze helmet discovered in central Turkey provides insights into the Hittite Empire's military prowess, religious beliefs, and craftsmanship. Found in Şapinuva, it served both as military protection and a religious offering to the Storm God.
Archaeologists have discovered a 5000-year-old piece of bread in Turkey and are working with a local bakery to recreate it, using ancient grains and techniques.
Excavations on the island of Paros, Greece have revealed an ancient sculpture workshop from the Hellenistic period, complete with unfinished statues and a social space for men called an 'androna'. The findings provide insight into the creation of marble statues in ancient Greece.
The Thesaurus Linguarum Hethaeorum Digitalis (TLHdig) is a digital tool providing online access to Hittite cuneiform texts. Version 0.2 contains over 98% of published sources and offers advanced search capabilities, along with a submission pipeline for new texts.
Recent archaeological discoveries in southeast Iran reveal the Jiroft Civilization, a Bronze Age society that may have predated Mesopotamia as a cultural hub and potentially the source of early writing, urban planning, and ziggurat architecture.
New genetic research suggests that humans first developed language around 135,000 years ago, with its widespread social use around 100,000 years ago. This study, using data from 15 genetic studies, indicates that language likely began as a cognitive system before becoming crucial for social communication.
Archaeologists have discovered hundreds of administrative tablets from the ancient Sumerian city of Girsu, revealing the surprisingly detailed and extensive bureaucracy of the Akkadian empire (2300-2150 BC). These tablets represent the earliest physical evidence of imperial control and provide insight into daily life, governance, and even the roles of women in Mesopotamian society.
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 unearthed an unusual collection of ceramics at Megiddo, which they believe may be linked to Pharaoh Necho's army that killed King Josiah.
Archaeologists have uncovered evidence of the Egyptian army that killed King Josiah of Judah at Megiddo around 609 BCE. The discovery includes a large collection of Egyptian and Greek pottery in a newly excavated building at Megiddo, suggesting the presence of Necho's army, possibly accompanied by Greek mercenaries. This find provides new insights into the cultural and ethnic makeup of Megiddo during this period and sheds light on the biblical account of Josiah's demise, which has significant implications for Jewish and Christian apocalyptic traditions.
Archaeologists have uncovered evidence of the Egyptian army that killed King Josiah of Judah at Megiddo around 609 BCE. The discovery includes a large collection of Egyptian and Greek pottery in a newly excavated building at Megiddo, suggesting the presence of Necho's army, possibly accompanied by Greek mercenaries. This find provides new insights into the cultural and ethnic makeup of Megiddo during this period and sheds light on the biblical account of Josiah's demise, which has significant implications for Jewish and Christian apocalyptic traditions.
