Researchers have successfully radiocarbon dated Paleolithic rock art in France’s Font-de-Gaume Cave for the first time. Previously, it was believed that the art, created with iron and manganese oxides, couldn't be dated using radiocarbon methods. However, analysis using Raman microspectrometry and hyperspectral imaging revealed traces of charcoal within the black lines of a bison and a possible face/mask image. Dating the charcoal yielded ages between 8,590 and 15,981 years ago, suggesting the face image may have been retouched over time. This breakthrough opens new avenues for understanding Paleolithic art and the people who created it.
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.
This article discusses the origin and migration of Homo sapiens, the first modern humans. It covers their evolution, the development of language, and their migration out of Africa between 70,000 and 100,000 years ago. It also touches upon the environmental impacts of human migration.
