Cosmic Rays Unveil Secrets of 7,000-Year-Old Greek Settlement
Archaeologists utilize cosmic rays to accurately date a 7,000-year-old settlement in Greece, revealing new insights into ancient civilizations. By analyzing Miyake events, researchers from the University of Bern overcome the limitations of traditional dating methods, offering a fresh perspective on archaeological mysteries in the southern Balkans.
Ancient Human Life in Saudi Arabia Revealed Through Lava Tube Discoveries
Recent archaeological findings in Saudi Arabia reveal that Neolithic herders utilized lava tubes as shelters thousands of years ago. The discovery of rock art, animal bones, and human remains in the Harrat Khaybar lava field sheds light on ancient human occupation in underground spaces, providing valuable insights into prehistoric life in the Arabian Peninsula.
Archaeological Study Suggests Cultural Diversity Increases Biodiversity of Ecosystems
Recent archaeological study suggests that cultural diversity has a positive effect on the biodiversity of ecosystems. The research challenges the idea that humans lived harmoniously with nature as hunter-gatherers and emphasizes the complex relationship between human cultural diversity and ecosystem biodiversity.
Ancient Artists May Have Been Inspired by Preserved Dinosaur Footprints, New Discovery Suggests
A team of archaeologists and paleontologists in Brazil have discovered a connection between ancient petroglyphs and preserved dinosaur footprints, suggesting that the artwork may have been inspired by the footprints. The findings, reported in the journal Scientific Reports, reveal a rare occurrence in archaeological research and hint at the possibility that the ancient artists were using hallucinogens.
Study Suggests Nine Distinct Cultural Groups in Europe 34,000-24,000 Years Ago
Evidence from personal ornaments suggests the existence of nine distinct cultural groups in Europe between 34,000 and 24,000 years ago, according to a new study published in Nature Human Behaviour. The study, conducted by Jack Baker, Solange Rigaud, Daniel Pereira,…