Archaeologists discovered the remains of a Copper Age baby in a well near Faenza, Italy. Despite the poor preservation of the skeleton, advanced techniques allowed scientists to determine the baby's age, health, sex, and maternal lineage, revealing a rare haplogroup uncommon in Copper Age Italy.
Archaeologists have uncovered the lost city of Imet in Egypt’s Nile Delta using satellite imagery, revealing a thriving ancient urban center with unique tower houses and insights into religious practices during the Late Period.
A study combining archaeology and genetics, published in Science, reveals that the spread of Neolithic practices from Anatolia wasn't solely due to migration. Researchers found evidence of significant genetic continuity in West Anatolia over 7,000 years, despite cultural shifts like the adoption of agriculture and settled lifestyles. This suggests ideas and technologies spread without large-scale population movement in many areas. Some regions did experience migration and genetic mixing around 7,000 BCE, and later in the Aegean, but the overall picture is one of cultural diffusion occurring alongside, and often independently of, population shifts. The study highlights the importance of supporting research in the regions directly related to the questions being investigated and demonstrates a new methodology for integrating genomic and archaeological data.
A new study suggests the European Huns shared a common language with the Xiongnu, indicating Siberian roots rather than Turkic origins. The research, based on linguistic evidence, archaeology, and genetics, points to a shared Yeniseian language family.
Archaeologists in Iran have discovered the skull of a young woman who lived over 6,000 years ago, exhibiting both intentional cranial deformation and evidence of a fatal blunt force trauma. The find sheds light on ancient practices and violence in the Copper Age.
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.
