Daily Dose of Archaeology 4.0
- Thread starter okamido
- Start date
-
- Tags
- archaeology daily dose
- Status
Joined Jun 2014
6,668 Posts | 67+
California
Stone Age humans weren't necessarily more advanced than Neanderthals Stone Age humans weren't necessarily more advanced than Neanderthals -- ScienceDaily
Source: Universite de Montreal
A multi-purpose bone tool dating from the Neanderthal era has been discovered by researchers, throwing into question our current understanding of the evolution of human behavior. It was found at an archaeological site in France.
It proves that Neanderthals were able to understand the mechanical properties of bone and knew how to use it to make tools, abilities usually attributed to our species, .... sapiens," said Luc Doyon of the university's Department of Anthropology, who participated in the digs. Neanderthals lived in Europe and western Asia in the Middle Paleolithic between around 250,000 to 28,000 years ago
Source: Universite de Montreal
A multi-purpose bone tool dating from the Neanderthal era has been discovered by researchers, throwing into question our current understanding of the evolution of human behavior. It was found at an archaeological site in France.
It proves that Neanderthals were able to understand the mechanical properties of bone and knew how to use it to make tools, abilities usually attributed to our species, .... sapiens," said Luc Doyon of the university's Department of Anthropology, who participated in the digs. Neanderthals lived in Europe and western Asia in the Middle Paleolithic between around 250,000 to 28,000 years ago
Joined Jun 2014
6,668 Posts | 67+
California
The Archaeology News Network: Buddhist artefacts discovered in central China Archaeologists have discovered five precious sariras, believed to be collected from the cremated ashes of Buddhist masters, at an ancient tomb in central China's Hubei Province. The bead-shaped holy objects usually are kept in sacred containers. The most recent find was embedded on the top of a tomb belonging to an official from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) at the foot of the Xianshan Mountain in Xiangyang, according to Chen.
Joined Jun 2014
6,668 Posts | 67+
California
The Ancient Roots of Doomsday Prophecies and End of the World Beliefs | Ancient Origins
Supposedly, the earliest prediction of the end of the world came from the Assyrians, a powerful Mesopotamian culture that lasted for roughly two thousand years. A tablet was found dating back to sometime between 2800 and 2500 BCE that bears the first known prophecy of the end of days. According to the translation, it claims that the earth was in its final days in those years, and that the world was slowly deteriorating into a corrupt society that would only end with its destruction. Though it is not known who wrote this inscription, and where specifically the tablet came from, it is a fervent example of how far back in human history apocalyptic prophecies world began.
Supposedly, the earliest prediction of the end of the world came from the Assyrians, a powerful Mesopotamian culture that lasted for roughly two thousand years. A tablet was found dating back to sometime between 2800 and 2500 BCE that bears the first known prophecy of the end of days. According to the translation, it claims that the earth was in its final days in those years, and that the world was slowly deteriorating into a corrupt society that would only end with its destruction. Though it is not known who wrote this inscription, and where specifically the tablet came from, it is a fervent example of how far back in human history apocalyptic prophecies world began.
Joined Jun 2014
6,668 Posts | 67+
California
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/ancient-bone-hand-ax-identified-china?tgt=nr Researchers say they have identified the first example of a bone, not stone, hand ax crafted by ancient humans in East Asia. Makers of the curved, pear-shaped implement probably used it to dig up edible roots in a densely vegetated part of South China around 170,000 years ago, say paleontologist Guangbiao Wei of China Three Gorges Museum in Chongqing and his colleagues.
Part of a lower jaw from a stegodon, a now-extinct, elephant-like creature, provided raw material for the tool, the researchers report January 8 in Quaternary International.
Part of a lower jaw from a stegodon, a now-extinct, elephant-like creature, provided raw material for the tool, the researchers report January 8 in Quaternary International.
Joined Mar 2013
4,420 Posts | 4+
Scotland
Not an archaeology per se but, an ancient Buddhist text called Daeseunggisinronso (대승기신론소) was rediscovered.
´??????´ ??? ???????? ???? ????? ´??´ - ???? ??
You've just made me wonder if we could set up a Daily dose of History thread - Breaking news from around the world?
Joined Jun 2014
6,668 Posts | 67+
California
Joined Apr 2013
2,054 Posts | 13+
Nassau
130-year-old 'gun that won the West' found in US park
An 1882 Winchester Rifle found leaning against a tree in the Great Basin National Park in Nevada. Interesting stuff.
An 1882 Winchester Rifle found leaning against a tree in the Great Basin National Park in Nevada. Interesting stuff.
Joined Feb 2013
5,426 Posts | 899+
Coastal Florida
Last edited:
The Archaeology News Network: Ancient Egyptian fortress unearthed in Sinai
The 3,000 year-old ruins and foundations of the largest known fortress in Egypt were unearthed at the ancient fortified city of Tell Habua near the Suez Canal, said Antiquities Minister Mamdouh al- Damaty Saturday.
The new discoveries corresponded to the inscriptions of the Way of Horus found on the walls of the Karnak Temple in Luxor which illustrated the features of 11 military fortresses, of which only 5 have been discovered, that protected Egypt’s eastern borders.
The Horus Military Route is a long road of fortifications that protected Egypt’s eastern front from invaders. It was a key starting point for military campaigns during Egypt’s New Kingdom period (1580 B.C. – 1080 B.C.),
The wall associated with these structures was also mentioned in The Tale of Sinuhe, a Middle Kingdom text and Ancient Egypt's most renowned work of literature. It's a wonderful case of modern archaeology bringing ancient literature to life.
Joined Mar 2013
4,420 Posts | 4+
Scotland
Joined Jun 2014
6,668 Posts | 67+
California
The Archaeology News Network: Antiquity of dairying on Ireland revealedAs dairy farmers across Europe anxiously await the lifting of EU milk quotas in April this year, new research from the University of Bristol, UK has revealed the antiquity of dairy farming in a region famous for its dairy exports: Ireland. Researchers have shown that dairying on Ireland goes back approximately 6,000 years, revealed through traces of ancient dairy fats found in pots dating to around 4,000 to 2,500 BC Dr Smyth said: "We know that settlements were small in the Irish Neolithic, usually one or two houses, so it's likely that early farming groups had just one or two animals supporting the household with their products, which were perhaps part of a wider community herd."
Such results are even more significant given the fact that domesticated animals such as cattle, sheep and goats had to be physically shipped to Ireland as part of the process, as these animals were not native to the island
Such results are even more significant given the fact that domesticated animals such as cattle, sheep and goats had to be physically shipped to Ireland as part of the process, as these animals were not native to the island
Joined Jun 2014
6,668 Posts | 67+
California
The Archaeology News Network: Viking blacksmith found buried with his tools A well-stocked grave of a blacksmith from the Viking Age is one of the best finds in Norway last year, according to Norwegian archeologists.
Joined Jun 2014
6,668 Posts | 67+
California
The Archaeology News Network: Stone Age artefacts found in Norway's melting glaciers
Around 7,000 years ago the Earth was enjoying a warm climate. Now glaciers and patches of perennial ice in the high mountains of Southern Norway have started to melt again, revealing ancient layers.
A small knife with a wooden handle, probably from the Iron Age, was one of the
treasures found by archaeologists at the glacier Lendbreen in Oppland County,
Norway during the 2014 summer season [Credit: Oppland County]
Around 7,000 years ago the Earth was enjoying a warm climate. Now glaciers and patches of perennial ice in the high mountains of Southern Norway have started to melt again, revealing ancient layers.
A small knife with a wooden handle, probably from the Iron Age, was one of the
treasures found by archaeologists at the glacier Lendbreen in Oppland County,
Norway during the 2014 summer season [Credit: Oppland County]
Joined Jun 2014
6,668 Posts | 67+
California
Moat ruins unearthed in Asuka may be part of ancient emperor's burial mound. Japanese archaeologists said Jan. 15 that they have unearthed the remnants of a possible mid-seventh century burial mound for an ancient emperor at the Koyamada ruins on the site of a school.
The moat in Asuka, Nara Prefecture, that is believed to be part of the first
burial site of Emperor Jomei (593-641) [Credit: Asahi Shimbun]
The moat in Asuka, Nara Prefecture, that is believed to be part of the first
burial site of Emperor Jomei (593-641) [Credit: Asahi Shimbun]
Joined Jun 2014
6,668 Posts | 67+
California
The Archaeology News Network: Seljuk palace comes to light in Konya
New sections of a summer palace built for Seljuk sultan Alaeddin Keykubad on the shore of Lake Beyşehir have come to the surface, but the fate of the ancient site remains unclear due to a lack of funding for its restoration.
New sections of a summer palace built for Seljuk sultan Alaeddin Keykubad on the shore of Lake Beyşehir have come to the surface, but the fate of the ancient site remains unclear due to a lack of funding for its restoration.
Joined Jun 2014
6,668 Posts | 67+
California
The Archaeology News Network: Five skeletons buried at Amphipolis tomb
The macroscopic survey of the skeletal material of the burial monument on Kasta Hill, conducted by a multidisciplinary group of the Aristotle and the Demokritos universities, has shown some first results about the mysterious skeleton in the world-famous tomb. According to the announcement released today by the Cultural Ministry of Greece buried in the impressive monument were not one but five individuals: an elderly woman, two middle-aged men, a new-born and a fifth person.
The macroscopic survey of the skeletal material of the burial monument on Kasta Hill, conducted by a multidisciplinary group of the Aristotle and the Demokritos universities, has shown some first results about the mysterious skeleton in the world-famous tomb. According to the announcement released today by the Cultural Ministry of Greece buried in the impressive monument were not one but five individuals: an elderly woman, two middle-aged men, a new-born and a fifth person.
Joined Jul 2010
2,776 Posts | 3+
Oregon
Ancient scrolls charred in Vesuvius eruption come to life
Ancient scrolls charred in Vesuvius eruption come to life | Reuters
Ancient scrolls charred in Vesuvius eruption come to life | Reuters
Joined Jun 2014
6,668 Posts | 67+
California
First Ever Evidence for Ancient Bone Surgery found in Peru - Holes Drilled in Legs | Ancient Origins First Ever Evidence for Ancient Bone Surgery found in Peru - Holes Drilled in Legs Drilling holes in the head, otherwise known as trepanation, is the earliest surgical technique known. Holes were bored into a patient’s skull in an attempt to relieve physical ailments and mental illness. Researchers have now discovered the first example of the drilling technique used on other body parts in pre-Columbian Peru. In a study published in the International Journal of Paleopathology, physical anthropologist and professor at University of Central Florida, Dr. J Marla Toyne writes that marks were identified on two skeletons found at the pre-Columbian site of Kuelap, in northeastern Peru. The bones of the individuals, dated to 800–1535 CE, displayed evidence of having undergone drilling techniques on their legs in a manner similar to trepanation. It is thought this was done to treat a possible lower leg infection, and this is a rare find .
Joined Mar 2014
11,729 Posts | 3,505+
Beneath a cold sun, a grey sun, a Heretic sun...
Joined Mar 2013
4,420 Posts | 4+
Scotland
.
That could easily pass for one I made myself that sits in one of my toolboxes. Amazing that there's 7,000 years between them.
- Status
More History Discussions
Trending History Discussions
-
The Great Captains of History - How Many Battles? - Version 7- Started by DiocletianIsBetterThanYou
- Replies: 861
-
-
The Great Captains of History - How Many Battles? - Version 5
- Started by DiocletianIsBetterThanYou
- Replies: 3K
-
The Diversity Of Early African Architecture/Ruins Thread- Started by Kilwa Sultanate
- Replies: 2K
-