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Archaeologists find rare Bronze Age antler axes in prehistoric settlement
Archaeologists have discovered two rare axes made from deer antler during excavations at a prehistoric settlement near Löddeköpinge in Skåne, southern Sweden.
Study reveals declining inequality in Bronze Age city of Mohenjo-daro
A new study suggests that economic inequality declined as the Bronze Age city of Mohenjo-daro developed, challenging the assumption that urbanisation inevitably led to greater social inequality.
Church appeals for help deciphering mysterious labyrinth
The Churches Conservation Trust is appealing to the public to help unravel the mystery of a labyrinth at St Mary’s Church in Itchen Stoke, Hampshire, where unusual patterns of sunlight have raised questions about its original purpose.
Geophysical survey reveals possible hidden chambers in Italy’s “Cave of Venuses”
A geophysical survey of the Grotta delle Veneri (Cave of Venuses) in southern Italy has identified possible hidden cavities that may connect to the existing prehistoric cave system.
184 cuneiform tablets discovered in Hittite royal archive
Archaeologists excavating the ancient city of Kayalıpınar in Türkiye have discovered a Hittite royal archive containing 184 cuneiform tablets and fragments.
3,000-year-old bronze sword discovered in submerged settlement in Italy
Underwater archaeologists have discovered a 3,000-year-old bronze sword during excavations of a submerged Bronze Age settlement in Lake Mezzano, Italy.