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Discovery of “unique” burial containing 140 pieces of amber jewellery
Archaeologists from the Petrozavodsk State University has discovered a “unique” burial whilst exploring ancient settlements on the western shore of Lake Onega, in the territory of the Republic of Karelia, Russia.
Stone Age Humans Got “Stoned” in Caves
Archaeologists from the Tel Aviv University suggests that stone age humans got high caused by hypoxia whilst deep inside caves.
Archaeologists Reveal Roman Ceremonial Chariot
Archaeologists from the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, and the Public Prosecutor’s Office of Torre Annunziata have announced the discovery of an intact Roman Ceremonial Chariot excavated near the Roman city of Pompeii.
African Trade Routes Sketched Out by Mediaeval Beads
The origin of glass beads dates back to early ancient times. The chemical composition of the beads and their morphological and technical characteristics can reveal where they come from; this information can then be used to reconstruct the trade channels between glass production areas and the sites where the beads were used at different times.
Most Complete Study on Europe’s Greatest Hadrosaur Site Published
The Basturs Poble site is what is known in English as a bone bed, a geological stratum containing a great amount of fossils. The stratum dates back some 70 million years.
Evidence of Possible Iron Age Structure Unearthed near A9 Dualling works
Work carries on as part of the A9 dualling as Archaeologists discover a possible Iron Age structure, pottery and a stone tool near the road. The finds have been made on the Crubenmore to Kincraig stretch of the route to be dualled.