New excavations conducted by the University of Tübingen (Germany) and the Onsekiz Mart University of Çanakkale (Turkey) at the site of Sirkeli Höyük near Adana (southern Turkey) have revealed the remains of a massive bastion fortification dating to the Hittite Imperial Period (ca. 1300 BC). Sirkeli Höyük, one of the largest settlement mounds in Cilicia during the Bronze- and Iron Ages, was already known to archaeologists and historians because of two Hittite rock reliefs located at the site.[...]
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31 Oktober 2007
Searching for the sanctuary of Artemis Amarysia
Near Amarynthos (Euboea, Greece), a joint excavation by the Swiss School and the 11th Greek Ephorate brought to light the foundations of a large building, possibly belonging to the renowned sanctuary of Artemis Amarysia.
In September, a team of Swiss and Greek archaeologists led by Denis Knoepfler and Amalia Karapaschalidou discovered the massive foundation of an edifice that could belong to the most renowned -yet still unlocated- sanctuary on the island of Euboea, dedicated to Artemis Amarysia.[...]
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In September, a team of Swiss and Greek archaeologists led by Denis Knoepfler and Amalia Karapaschalidou discovered the massive foundation of an edifice that could belong to the most renowned -yet still unlocated- sanctuary on the island of Euboea, dedicated to Artemis Amarysia.[...]
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Ancient skeleton was "even older"
The Red Lady of Paviland has always been a little coy about her age - but it appears she may be 4,000 years older than previously thought.
Scientists say more accurate tests date the earliest human burial found in the UK to just over 29,000 years ago.[...]
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Scientists say more accurate tests date the earliest human burial found in the UK to just over 29,000 years ago.[...]
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Unearthing Egypt's Greatest Temple
"Heya hup!" Deep in a muddy pit, a dozen workers wrestle with Egypt's fearsome lion goddess, struggling to raise her into the sunlight for the first time in more than 3,000 years. She is Sekhmet—"the one who is powerful"—the embodiment of the fiery eye of the sun god Ra, but now she is caked in dirt and bound by thick rope. As the workers heave her out of the pit and onto a wooden track, the sand shifts and the six-foot-tall granite statue threatens to topple. A half-dozen men in ankle-length robes grab the taut ropes, again shout the Arabic equivalent of "heave, ho!" and steady her just in time.[...]
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Ancient Headless Skeletons Found in Island Grave
More than fifty headless skeletons have been unearthed in one of the oldest Pacific Islander cemeteries in the world.
The individuals were members of a socially complex society, traveling between islands hundreds of miles away, a new study suggests.
The finding could solve a long-held debate over whether the Lapita people, thought to be ancestors of the Polynesians, were isolated on individual islands or interacted with other distant Lapita tribes to find marriage partners, exchange information and maintain social ties.[...]
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The individuals were members of a socially complex society, traveling between islands hundreds of miles away, a new study suggests.
The finding could solve a long-held debate over whether the Lapita people, thought to be ancestors of the Polynesians, were isolated on individual islands or interacted with other distant Lapita tribes to find marriage partners, exchange information and maintain social ties.[...]
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Trümmer, Träume und Triumphe – "Troja ist überall"
Wer kennt sie nicht, die großen Namen und faszinierenden Entdeckungen, die wir mit der Archäologie verbinden? Das neue Buch "Troja ist überall. Der Siegeszug der Archäologie
" beleuchtet sechs Weltwunder der Archäologie auf einen Blick: Troja, Indus-Kulturen, Pompeji und Herkulaneum, Ägypten, Maya-Reich und Inka-Reich.[...]
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Overnight Islamic Republic have Wiped out 3000-Years of Iranian History
The destruction of one of the biggest historical sites in the Chahar-Mahal Bakhtiari province by the Islamic Republic Ministry of Road and Transportation was reported by the Persian service of ISNA on Monday, October 22.
"Overnight %60 of the architectural and archeological remains of Pol-Borideh in Chahar-Mahal Bakhtiari province is being destroyed to construct a road. The ancient site was registered on the National Heritage List", said Aliasghar Noruzi, an archeologist with provincial CHTO.[...]
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"Overnight %60 of the architectural and archeological remains of Pol-Borideh in Chahar-Mahal Bakhtiari province is being destroyed to construct a road. The ancient site was registered on the National Heritage List", said Aliasghar Noruzi, an archeologist with provincial CHTO.[...]
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Präkolumbische Felszeichnungen in Puerto Rico entdeckt
Bei Dammbauarbeiten sind Archäologen um Chris Espenshade in Puerto Rico auf eine präkolumbische Stätte der Taino-Kultur gestoßen. Nach Aussage der Forscher der New South Associates, einer privaten amerikanischen Grabungsfirma, handelt es sich um eine der bedeutendsten Plätze dieser Zeit in der Karibik. Um den vierzig mal fünfzig Meter großen Platz sind einzelne Pfeiler aufgestellt, die unter anderem eine in den Stein geritzte männliche Figur mit Froschbeinen zeigen.[...]
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30 Oktober 2007
Die vermutete Lopper-Burg ist eine Legende
Die Ausgrabungen am Lopper brachten 10'000 Jahre Geschichte zum Vorschein. In der Bronzezeit thronte auf der Bergspitze eine befestigte Siedlung.
18'251 Fundstücke mit einem Gewicht von 86 471 Gramm (86,5 Kilo) und eine Neuinterpretation der Geschichte, die mit der Legende der «Loppburg» definitiv aufräumt: Mit diesem Fazit kann die 2001 begonnene Ausgrabung am Lopper-Gipfel vorläufig abgeschlossen werden. Das Resultat: ein Fachbuch, das akribisch-wissenschaftlich Vorgehen und Funde dokumentiert und Erkenntnisse zu 10'000 Jahre Nidwaldner Geschichte liefert.[...]
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18'251 Fundstücke mit einem Gewicht von 86 471 Gramm (86,5 Kilo) und eine Neuinterpretation der Geschichte, die mit der Legende der «Loppburg» definitiv aufräumt: Mit diesem Fazit kann die 2001 begonnene Ausgrabung am Lopper-Gipfel vorläufig abgeschlossen werden. Das Resultat: ein Fachbuch, das akribisch-wissenschaftlich Vorgehen und Funde dokumentiert und Erkenntnisse zu 10'000 Jahre Nidwaldner Geschichte liefert.[...]
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Das Forschungsprojekt der Uni Tübingen in der Türkei vor immer neuen Herausforderungen
Kolb oder Korfmann? Das ist hier nicht die Frage. Dennoch wird das Troia-Projekt der Uni Tübingen sich vielleicht eine neue Aufgabenrichtung geben, wenn die Suche nach dem fehlenden Stück Verteidigungsgraben der Unterstadt in der Glanzzeit der antiken Stadt, vor 3 300 bis 3 200 Jahren also, erfolglos bleibt.
Die Wissenschaftler werden 2008 einen erneuten Versuch starten auf der Linie des 2005 gestorbenen Tübinger Archäologen Korfmann, dessen Hypothesen zur Ausdehnung und Bedeutung Troias der Tübinger Althistoriker Frank Kolb in heftigen Auseinandersetzungen 2001 und 2002 in Zweifel gezogen hatte.[...]
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Die Wissenschaftler werden 2008 einen erneuten Versuch starten auf der Linie des 2005 gestorbenen Tübinger Archäologen Korfmann, dessen Hypothesen zur Ausdehnung und Bedeutung Troias der Tübinger Althistoriker Frank Kolb in heftigen Auseinandersetzungen 2001 und 2002 in Zweifel gezogen hatte.[...]
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Rund um Höchstädt 5000 Jahre Geschichte gefunden
Vor einem Jahr wurden die Grabungen zwischen Oberglauheim und Weilheim schon beendet. Doch die Begeisterung hat beim Archäologen Dr. Roland Gläser noch nicht nachgelassen. "Es waren sensationelle Funde, die wir dort gemacht haben", so der Experte beim Vortrag im Rittersaal, zu dem der Historische Verein Höchstädts geladen hatte.[...]
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Rund um Höchstädt 5000 Jahre Geschichte gefunden
Vor einem Jahr wurden die Grabungen zwischen Oberglauheim und Weilheim schon beendet. Doch die Begeisterung hat beim Archäologen Dr. Roland Gläser noch nicht nachgelassen. "Es waren sensationelle Funde, die wir dort gemacht haben", so der Experte beim Vortrag im Rittersaal, zu dem der Historische Verein Höchstädts geladen hatte.[...]
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Archäologen legen in Zehdenick ein Gewölbe und eine Feldsteinrampe frei
Die Archäologen in der Berliner Straße haben noch nicht das Berliner Tor gefunden. Aber ein wichtiges Bauwerk oder besser zwei Bauwerke, die eng mit dem Berliner Tor in Verbindung stehen. Seit Ende vergangener Woche ist ein Brückengewölbe (Berliner Brücke) in der Straßenmitte zu sehen. Es liegt etwa 80 Meter von der Postkreuzung entfernt und wurde im 16. oder 17. Jahrhundert gebaut. Eingerahmt wird es von einer Feldsteinmauer, die aus dem 13. Jahrhundert stammt und trichterförmig auf den Stadtgraben einerseits und das Berliner Tor andererseits zulief.[...]
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Alter Text führt Archäologen zu sensationellem Fund
Eine lateinische Schrift aus dem Jahr 1746 hat sie aufmerksam gemacht, daraufhin sahen die Archäologen nach, was an dem Text von Anton Roschmann, dem "Vater der Archäologie in Tirol", dran sein könnte. Und tatsächlich: An einem in Vergessenheit geratenen Platz in Nußdorf-Debant bei Lienz, von dem die Dokumente als Fundort römischer Überreste berichten, entdeckten die Wissenschafter der Universität Innsbruck eine 1.800 Jahre alte Prunkvilla mit den vermutlich größten Mosaikfußböden Tirols.[...]
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Bienen sammeln an Römersteinen
Nein, unter die Imker ist der Landesarchäologe Dr. Gerd Rupprecht (noch) nicht gegangen. Gleichwohl lässt er an den Römersteinen nach eigenen Worten "mehrere fleißige Bienenvölker" für sich summen und sammeln.
Unter der Obhut eines erfahrenen Bretzenheimer Imkers schuf Rupprecht jetzt den "Römerstein-Honig". Das zwischen den Pfeilerstümpfen des römischen Aquädukts und der Zahlbacher Achatiuskirche gesammelte Naturprodukt wurde in Demeter-Qualität in 250- und 500-Gramm-Gläsern jetzt den "Damen und Herren von Ageduch" präsentiert, die auf der Banderole der Gläser die Gelegenheit nutzen, auf sich und ihre exklusive Vereinigung aufmerksam zu machen.[...]
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Unter der Obhut eines erfahrenen Bretzenheimer Imkers schuf Rupprecht jetzt den "Römerstein-Honig". Das zwischen den Pfeilerstümpfen des römischen Aquädukts und der Zahlbacher Achatiuskirche gesammelte Naturprodukt wurde in Demeter-Qualität in 250- und 500-Gramm-Gläsern jetzt den "Damen und Herren von Ageduch" präsentiert, die auf der Banderole der Gläser die Gelegenheit nutzen, auf sich und ihre exklusive Vereinigung aufmerksam zu machen.[...]
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Crews find historic plaza in Caribbean
Archaeologists say they have found the best-preserved pre-Columbian site in the Caribbean, which could shed light on virtually every aspect of Indian life in the region, from sacred rituals to eating habits.
The archaeologists think the site in southern Puerto Rico might have belonged to the Taino or pre-Taino people that inhabited the island before European colonization, although other tribes are a possibility. It contains stones etched with ancient petroglyphs that form a large plaza measuring about 130 feet by 160 feet, which could have been used for ball games or ceremonial rites, said Aida Belen Rivera, director of the Puerto Rican Historic Conservation office.[...]
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The archaeologists think the site in southern Puerto Rico might have belonged to the Taino or pre-Taino people that inhabited the island before European colonization, although other tribes are a possibility. It contains stones etched with ancient petroglyphs that form a large plaza measuring about 130 feet by 160 feet, which could have been used for ball games or ceremonial rites, said Aida Belen Rivera, director of the Puerto Rican Historic Conservation office.[...]
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Ancient mariners enjoyed Hawaiian holidays
A stone tool unearthed on a coral atoll near Tahiti has provided the first hard evidence for the extraordinary seafaring skills of ancient Pacific islanders.
Australian scientists have shown it was carved from volcanic rock from a Hawaiian island 4000 kilometres to the north.[...]
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Australian scientists have shown it was carved from volcanic rock from a Hawaiian island 4000 kilometres to the north.[...]
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Letters to the Crocodile God
Seventy-five miles south of Cairo, hidden by shifting sands on the edge of the desert, are the remains of the ancient oasis town of Tebtunis. Archaeologists and diggers clamber over the site, a collection of impressive ruins that sprawl across nearly 100 acres and more than 3,000 years. At dusk, the exposed walls and oblique light call to mind a giant desert labyrinth. At the south end of the site are the low ruins of a Greek settlement, including a massive temple to the crocodile god Sobek. To the north, later Byzantine and Islamic ruins once stood higher--10 to 12 feet in the 1930s--before unknown assailants knocked them down.[...]
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Die Wiederentdeckung der "Zwergenstadt"
"Dass ein Zwergelkönig allda gewohnt habe", glauben die Osttiroler seit jeher von dem Platz, an dem Archäologen gerade eine römische Prunkvilla mit ausgedehnten Fußbodenmosaiken und Wandmalereien wiederentdeckt haben. Hier lag der Ursprung für eine der bekanntesten Sagen Österreichs begraben – die von der Zwergenstadt. Auf die in Vergessenheit geratene Stelle bei Lienz stießen die Forscher von der Universität Innsbruck schließlich durch die Übersetzung einer alten lateinischen Schrift.
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Roman tombstone found at Inveresk
The first Roman tombstone found in Scotland for 170 years has been unearthed at Carberry, near Inveresk. The red sandstone artefact was for a man called Crescens, a bodyguard for the governor who ran the province of Britain for the Roman Emperor.
The National Museum of Scotland said the stone provided the strongest evidence yet that Inveresk was a pivotal Roman site in northern Britain.[...]
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The National Museum of Scotland said the stone provided the strongest evidence yet that Inveresk was a pivotal Roman site in northern Britain.[...]
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29 Oktober 2007
Himmelsscheibe aus Schokolade gegossen
"Ist die Himmelsscheibe hier?" - dies ist gleich zu Beginn die alle Kinder interessierende Frage. Anne Rullmann, Mitarbeiterin der "Arche Nebra" für Bildung und Vermittlung, muss diese Frage allerdings verneinen. "Die Himmelsscheibe ist derzeit sicher verwahrt in einem Tresor. Sie hat ihren festen Ausstellungsplatz im Landesmuseum für Vorgeschichte, das im kommenden Frühjahr nach dem Umbau wieder eröffnet wird", sagt sie.[...]
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Archäologen entdecken indianische Felszeichnungen
Zufallsfund in Puerto Rico: Bei Ausschachtungen für einen Staudamm haben Archäologen Überbleibsel der Taino gefunden, einer präkolumbianischen Indianderkultur. Steinbilder, Gräber und historische Abfallhaufen sollen nun mehr über ihre Religion und ihre Essgewohnheiten verraten.Sie ist die am besten erhaltene Stätte aus präkolumbianischer Zeit, die jemals in der Karibik entdeckt wurde, sagen die Archäologen aus den USA und Puerto Rico, die im Süden der Karibikinsel einen Jahrhundertfund gemacht haben: Auf einem großen Platz entdeckten sie Gräber, Abfallhaufen und Steine mit Petroglyphen, eingeritzten bildlichen Darstellungen, unter anderem eine männliche Figur mit Froschbeinen.[...]
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Neanderthals didn't breed with men
A new study of Neanderthal bones in Italy and Spain claims to have proved they did not breed with humans - potentially settling one of the biggest riddles in anthropology.
The DNA study, which involved Italian, Spanish and German scientists, examined fossilised bones found in the northern Italian mountains near Verona and a cave in Asturia, Spain.
Analysing a gene involved in the production of the skin pigment melanin, the team concluded that Neanderthals were predominantly fair-skinned and red-headed - like many people in countries like Ireland, Scotland and Wales today.[...]
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The DNA study, which involved Italian, Spanish and German scientists, examined fossilised bones found in the northern Italian mountains near Verona and a cave in Asturia, Spain.
Analysing a gene involved in the production of the skin pigment melanin, the team concluded that Neanderthals were predominantly fair-skinned and red-headed - like many people in countries like Ireland, Scotland and Wales today.[...]
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Main Plaza finds discussed at meeting of archaeologists
Archaeologists who investigated an old trench uncovered during San Antonio's Main Plaza renovations found bits of ammunition, sword tips and other artifacts that tell the story of Mexican soldiers who dug in there to protect themselves from Texian rebels during an 1835 siege that preceded the battle of the Alamo.
A short distance away, beside the Bexar County Courthouse, the archaeologists from PBS&J of Austin found discarded animal bones, broken pottery, cooking utensils and other items in what was a trash pit used by both Native Americans and Spanish colonial settlers between the mid-1700s and early 20th century.[...]
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A short distance away, beside the Bexar County Courthouse, the archaeologists from PBS&J of Austin found discarded animal bones, broken pottery, cooking utensils and other items in what was a trash pit used by both Native Americans and Spanish colonial settlers between the mid-1700s and early 20th century.[...]
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Palace at Silchester may have been
Archaeology consists of putting together fragments of the past: a bit like doing a jigsaw puzzle with only a tenth of the pieces and no picture. The solution to just such a puzzle in the Roman city of Calleva Atrebatum at Silchester has been proposed, based on scattered pieces of carved stone that may document a palace of Nero's time.
Numerous finds of architectural fragments, often made from Purbeck marble and other decorative stones, have been made at Silchester, near Basingstoke, ever since excavations began there nearly 150 years ago. The problem has been, Professor Michael Fulford explains in a new study, that “for the most part their provenance and precise context are not clear”.[...]
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Numerous finds of architectural fragments, often made from Purbeck marble and other decorative stones, have been made at Silchester, near Basingstoke, ever since excavations began there nearly 150 years ago. The problem has been, Professor Michael Fulford explains in a new study, that “for the most part their provenance and precise context are not clear”.[...]
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Homework project digs up Roman relic
It had lain undiscovered and untouched for almost 2,000 years and could have been lost forever if not for the persistence of an amateur archaeologist and his camera phone.
Joiner Larney Cavanagh instinctively knew he had found something special when he and his 10-year-old son happened upon a Latin-inscribed artefact in a field near their East Lothian home.
What they did not realise was that they had discovered the first Roman tombstone in Scotland for 173 years.[...]
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Joiner Larney Cavanagh instinctively knew he had found something special when he and his 10-year-old son happened upon a Latin-inscribed artefact in a field near their East Lothian home.
What they did not realise was that they had discovered the first Roman tombstone in Scotland for 173 years.[...]
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Ancient history discovered at park
Pulling her hand back through a pile of dirt, Claire Kitzman forced sand through a sifting screen, revealing a tiny piece of chipped rock lodged between the bars of the grate.
Lifting it up between her thumb and first finger, she looked more closely.
"Take a look at this," she said, moving the stone fragment toward her professor.
John Anderton, a geo-archaeologist and geography professor at Northern Michigan University, held the quartzite chip and confirmed it was a piece of cultural antiquity dating to the Archaic Period in geologic history, about 2,000 to 8,500 years ago.[...]
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Lifting it up between her thumb and first finger, she looked more closely.
"Take a look at this," she said, moving the stone fragment toward her professor.
John Anderton, a geo-archaeologist and geography professor at Northern Michigan University, held the quartzite chip and confirmed it was a piece of cultural antiquity dating to the Archaic Period in geologic history, about 2,000 to 8,500 years ago.[...]
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Archaeologists in Puerto Rico surprised by discovery of Indian artifacts
U.S. and Puerto Rican archaeologists say they have uncovered what they believe to be one of the most important pre-Columbian sites found in the Caribbean, containing stones etched with ancient petroglyphs and graves that reveal unusual burial methods.
The stones at the site in southern Puerto Rico form a large plaza measuring some 130 feet by 160 feet (40 meters by 50 meters) that could have been used for ball games or ceremonial rites, said Aida Belen Rivera, director of the Puerto Rican Historic Conservation office.[...]
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The stones at the site in southern Puerto Rico form a large plaza measuring some 130 feet by 160 feet (40 meters by 50 meters) that could have been used for ball games or ceremonial rites, said Aida Belen Rivera, director of the Puerto Rican Historic Conservation office.[...]
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28 Oktober 2007
Dig for freed slave's castle home
Excavations in the grounds of a Scottish castle have uncovered the remains of a house belonging to a slave freed in the 18th Century.
The dig at Culzean Castle in Ayrshire was launched in an effort to find out more about the life of Scipio Kennedy. The full findings will be unveiled at a conference in Glasgow at the weekend.[...]
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The dig at Culzean Castle in Ayrshire was launched in an effort to find out more about the life of Scipio Kennedy. The full findings will be unveiled at a conference in Glasgow at the weekend.[...]
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Farming from 6,000 years ago
Evidence of the farming methods of hunter-gatherers from more than 6,000 years ago have surfaced in Washingborough.
Rare criss-crossed ploughing tracks were uncovered before the construction of new business units on Smile Lane. The feint lines were uncovered during four weeks of painstakingly removing layers of soil by hand.[...]
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Rare criss-crossed ploughing tracks were uncovered before the construction of new business units on Smile Lane. The feint lines were uncovered during four weeks of painstakingly removing layers of soil by hand.[...]
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Hobby-Ägyptologe hält Vorträge
Horst Arnolds Liebe zu Ägypten begann mit dem Blick auf ein Zigarettenpapierchen. Als Schulbub holte der heute 64-Jährige für seinen Vater am Kiosk Rauchwaren - und entdeckte auf der silberen Verpackung das Gizehplateau mit Sphinx und Cheopspyramide.
"Ich fand diese Bilder faszinierend und habe danach einige Bücher darüber gelesen", erzählt er.Richtig begonnen hat seine - wie er es selbst nennt - "Ägyptomanie" aber erst im Jahr 2000. "Da brachte ein Schweizer Verlag eine Lehrbuchsammlung zum Thema heraus", erinnert sich der Remscheider.[...]
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"Ich fand diese Bilder faszinierend und habe danach einige Bücher darüber gelesen", erzählt er.Richtig begonnen hat seine - wie er es selbst nennt - "Ägyptomanie" aber erst im Jahr 2000. "Da brachte ein Schweizer Verlag eine Lehrbuchsammlung zum Thema heraus", erinnert sich der Remscheider.[...]
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Salt men to undergo surgery
The Archaeology Research Center of Iran (ARCI) plans to conduct a series of surgical operations on the ancient salt men of Zanjan’s Chehrabad Salt Mine, the Persian service of CHN reported on Saturday.
The project is being undertaken to complete archaeological studies and carry out other scientific research on the unique mummies, ARCI director Mohammad-Hassan Fazeli Nashli said.[...]
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The project is being undertaken to complete archaeological studies and carry out other scientific research on the unique mummies, ARCI director Mohammad-Hassan Fazeli Nashli said.[...]
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Neue Funde am Tempelberg
Die israelische Altertumsbehörde (IAA) hat bei einer Inspektion von Instandsetzungsarbeiten des Waqf auf dem Jerusalemer Tempelberg eine bisher versiegelte archäologische Ebene freigelegt, die wahrscheinlich auf die Zeit des ersten Tempels zurückgeht.[...]
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Achaemenid Soldier Fetched in London
After years of struggle for retrieval of the Iranian Achaemenid bas-relief soldier, smuggled from Iran about 70 years ago, it has finally been acquired by an anonymous buyer at Christies auction house in London for 580,000 pounds (about $1.2 million) on October 25.
The Achaemenid bas-relief had previously been withdrawn from Christie’s sale in April 2005 after Iran filed a lawsuit against the auction house in a London court claiming ownership of this invaluable historic relic. To prove Iran’s ownership, a documentary film and pictures of the excavations carried out in Persepolis and a complete report of the archeology team working there were submitted to the court.[...]
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The Achaemenid bas-relief had previously been withdrawn from Christie’s sale in April 2005 after Iran filed a lawsuit against the auction house in a London court claiming ownership of this invaluable historic relic. To prove Iran’s ownership, a documentary film and pictures of the excavations carried out in Persepolis and a complete report of the archeology team working there were submitted to the court.[...]
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Ein Doppelmord im alten Nida
Der Mörder hat die Leichen in einen Brunnen in Nida geworfen. Mit welcher Waffe er dem Mann und der Frau den Schädel zertrümmerte, können die Ermittler nicht mit Sicherheit sagen. Über den Täter haben sie allerdings dank einer am Schauplatz gefundenen germanischen Glasperle eine Vermutung: Er dürfte ein alemannischer Krieger gewesen sein. Eines wissen sie indes mit Sicherheit: Der Mörder, wer immer er gewesen sein mag, ist längst tot. Denn die Bluttat von Nida geschah vor 1700 Jahren.[...]
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UA prof: "Megadrought" cued exodus of ancient humans from Africa
Recovery from a "megadrought" 100,000 years ago precipitated the exodus of ancient humans from tropical Africa to Europe and Asia, according to a UA researcher.
Analysis of soil samples extracted from below the bottom of the 2,000-foot-deep Lake Malawi in Africa shows the area believed to the cradle of anatomically modern humans depicts an area hit hard by drought, said Andy Cohen, University of Arizona geology professor.
Cohen is lead researcher and lead author of Ecological Consequences of the Early Late Pleistocene Megadroughts in Tropical Africa, which was released Monday.[...]
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Analysis of soil samples extracted from below the bottom of the 2,000-foot-deep Lake Malawi in Africa shows the area believed to the cradle of anatomically modern humans depicts an area hit hard by drought, said Andy Cohen, University of Arizona geology professor.
Cohen is lead researcher and lead author of Ecological Consequences of the Early Late Pleistocene Megadroughts in Tropical Africa, which was released Monday.[...]
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Forscher: "Barki" 1813 vor Ratzeburgs Toren hingerichtet
Die Tiroler haben ihren "Ötzi", die Ratzeburger ihren "Barki". Über den unbekannten Toten wurde inzwischen einiges herausgefunden.
Ganz ist das Geheimnis um das im Neubaugebiet Barkenkamp II im August freigelegte Skelett noch nicht gelüftet. Aber das Archäologische Landesamt hat mit Unterstützung einiger anderer Fachleute eine Menge herausgefunden. Wichtigste Erkenntnis: Eine der Vermutungen entpuppte sich als Volltreffer, denn bei "Barki" handelt es ich tatsächlich um einen Toten aus der Zeit zu Beginn des 19. Jahrhunderts, als französische Truppen auch im Lauenburgischen als Besatzer auftraten.[...]
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Ganz ist das Geheimnis um das im Neubaugebiet Barkenkamp II im August freigelegte Skelett noch nicht gelüftet. Aber das Archäologische Landesamt hat mit Unterstützung einiger anderer Fachleute eine Menge herausgefunden. Wichtigste Erkenntnis: Eine der Vermutungen entpuppte sich als Volltreffer, denn bei "Barki" handelt es ich tatsächlich um einen Toten aus der Zeit zu Beginn des 19. Jahrhunderts, als französische Truppen auch im Lauenburgischen als Besatzer auftraten.[...]
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27 Oktober 2007
Frankfurter Museum präsentiert Ausgrabungen der vergangenen 20 Jahre
Das Archäologische Museum in Frankfurt präsentiert ab Freitag Ausgrabungen der vergangenen 20 Jahre aus dem Stadtgebiet. Die Ausstellung «Fundgeschichten» zeige Spuren der Frankfurter Siedlungsgeschichte von der Jungsteinzeit bis heute, teilte das Museum mit. Die Funde stammen aus Gruben, Gräbern, Kirchen und Burgen. Die vom Denkmalamt unterstützte Ausstellung läuft bis zum 3. Februar 2008.
Aktuelle Nachrichten - Frankfurt/Main (ddp-hes). Das Archäologische Museum in Frankfurt präsentiert ab Freitag Ausgrabungen der vergangenen 20 Jahre aus dem Stadtgebiet. Die Ausstellung «Fundgeschichten» zeige Spuren der Frankfurter Siedlungsgeschichte von der Jungsteinzeit bis heute, teilte das Museum mit.[...]
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Aktuelle Nachrichten - Frankfurt/Main (ddp-hes). Das Archäologische Museum in Frankfurt präsentiert ab Freitag Ausgrabungen der vergangenen 20 Jahre aus dem Stadtgebiet. Die Ausstellung «Fundgeschichten» zeige Spuren der Frankfurter Siedlungsgeschichte von der Jungsteinzeit bis heute, teilte das Museum mit.[...]
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Traunkirchen: Schätze, Gräber, Opferplätze
Der Landesausstellungsbeitrag 2008 in Traunkirchen präsentiert die Themen Archäologie und Volksfrömmigkeit. Die Ausstellung befindet sich im ehemaligen Kloster Traunkirchen. Dafür wurden im Kloster die Räumlichkeiten renoviert, der Dachstuhl und das Dach erneuert sowie die Pflasterung des Klosterplatzes saniert. Entlang des neu gestalteten Wanderweges auf den Johannesberg werden mittels Audiostationen Literatur und Musik des Salzkammergutes präsentiert.[...]
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Nische im Sandstein eine Kultstätte?
Was mag Menschen zur Mitte des Neolithikums (Jungsteinzeit, etwa 3200 vor Christus) bewogen haben, in eine Formation aus hartem Sandstein mit großer Sorgfalt eine Nische zu schlagen, um darin den Leichnam eines Kleinkindes zu bestatten? Archäologen lieben solche kniffligen Fragen.
Das Salzmünder Erdwerk - eines der monumentalsten seiner Art in Deutschland - wartet seit Beginn der Grabungsarbeiten im Jahr 2005 mit einer ganzen Reihe von Fragen auf. In Form eines riesigen Ovals ziehen die beiden parallelen Gräben durchs Gelände: 800 Meter in der Längsrichtung, fast 600 Meter in der Breite. Beide Gräben hatten ursprünglich eine Gesamtlänge von über vier Kilometern, sie umhegten eine Fläche von etwa 30 Hektar.[...]
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Das Salzmünder Erdwerk - eines der monumentalsten seiner Art in Deutschland - wartet seit Beginn der Grabungsarbeiten im Jahr 2005 mit einer ganzen Reihe von Fragen auf. In Form eines riesigen Ovals ziehen die beiden parallelen Gräben durchs Gelände: 800 Meter in der Längsrichtung, fast 600 Meter in der Breite. Beide Gräben hatten ursprünglich eine Gesamtlänge von über vier Kilometern, sie umhegten eine Fläche von etwa 30 Hektar.[...]
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Bronzefunde der Lausitz Burger Wägelchen
Kann ein kleines Bronze-Wägelchen, nicht viel größer als ein Spielzeug und als Ergebnis des Zweiten Weltkrieges verschollen in den russischen Beutekunstkellern, die große kulturgeschichtliche Revolution in der Lausitz einleiten? Wohl kaum. Doch was die Spreewälder Kulturstiftung mit der geplanten stärkeren populären und wissenschaftlichen Aufbereitung dieser Funde verfolgt, ist nicht falsch.[...]
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Gefolgschaft in den Tod
Wie auf einem gläsernen Sarg liegt er mit angewinkelten Beinen auf dem bläulich schimmernden Eisblock: ein Mann zwischen 40 und 50 Jahren; seine Haut scheinbar aus Leder, die Zähne gefletscht, das lange Blondhaar zu Zöpfen geflochten, die Schultern tätowiert. Eine Mumie aus dem 4.-3. Jahrhundert v. Chr. Ein Krieger der Skythen, bestattet in einem der Grabhügel (Kurgane) im Tal der Könige des Ataj-Gebirges.
Eine Figur voller Geheimnis, präsentiert in der Mitte eines eigens gekühlten Raumes. In Vitrinen Kleidung und Schmuck des Mannes. Mag dieser Raum der spektakulärste der Ausstellung in der Kunsthalle der Hypo Kulturstiftung sein, das Attraktivste dieser Exposition ist zweifellos das Gold.[...]
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Eine Figur voller Geheimnis, präsentiert in der Mitte eines eigens gekühlten Raumes. In Vitrinen Kleidung und Schmuck des Mannes. Mag dieser Raum der spektakulärste der Ausstellung in der Kunsthalle der Hypo Kulturstiftung sein, das Attraktivste dieser Exposition ist zweifellos das Gold.[...]
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Kelten legten viel Wert auf Sicherheit
as Oppidum bei Finsterlohr ist eine der bedeutendsten keltischen Stadtanlagen aus dem 1. und 2. vorchristlichen Jahrhundert, die in Südwestdeutschland zu finden sind. Bislang war nur das "Alte Tor" der 120 Hektar großen, mit Befestigungswällen gesicherten Anlage bekannt - ein Zangentor.
Jetzt sind die Archäologen auf eine weitere Toranlage gestoßen, die unterhalb von Burgstall wohl eines der Haupttore gewesen sein dürfte. Zwar sind die Relikte des eigentlichen Tores noch nicht entdeckt, aber Dirk Krausse, Referatsleiter beim Landesamt für Denkmalpflege, ist zuversichtlich, in einer künftigen Grabungskampagne fündig zu werden.[...]
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Jetzt sind die Archäologen auf eine weitere Toranlage gestoßen, die unterhalb von Burgstall wohl eines der Haupttore gewesen sein dürfte. Zwar sind die Relikte des eigentlichen Tores noch nicht entdeckt, aber Dirk Krausse, Referatsleiter beim Landesamt für Denkmalpflege, ist zuversichtlich, in einer künftigen Grabungskampagne fündig zu werden.[...]
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Canal Linking Ancient Egypt Quarry to Nile Found
Experts have discovered a canal at an Aswan rock quarry that they believe was used to help float some of ancient Egypt's largest stone monuments to the Nile River.
It has long been suspected that ancient workers moved the massive artifacts directly to their final destinations over waterways.
Ancient artwork shows Egyptians using boats or barges to move large monuments like obelisks and statues, and canals have also been discovered at the Giza pyramids and the Luxor Temple. (Related: "Ancient Flowers Found in Egypt Coffin" [June 29, 2006].)[...]
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It has long been suspected that ancient workers moved the massive artifacts directly to their final destinations over waterways.
Ancient artwork shows Egyptians using boats or barges to move large monuments like obelisks and statues, and canals have also been discovered at the Giza pyramids and the Luxor Temple. (Related: "Ancient Flowers Found in Egypt Coffin" [June 29, 2006].)[...]
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New Ideas About Human Migration From Asia To Americas
Questions about human migration from Asia to the Americas have perplexed anthropologists for decades, but as scenarios about the peopling of the New World come and go, the big questions have remained. Do the ancestors of Native Americans derive from only a small number of “founders” who trekked to the Americas via the Bering land bridge? How did their migration to the New World proceed? What, if anything, did the climate have to do with their migration? And what took them so long?[...]
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"Cerro Colorao" archaeological site gains Junta’s protection
On the border between Marbella and Benahavís, the remains found date back as far as the 4th century BC, and include walls and coins
It’s almost ten years now since construction work on the new motorway uncovered archaeological remains that shed more light on the past of Marbella and the first known settlements in the area. Last week the site, known as “Cerro Colorao” was officially declared a Bien de Interés Cultural (BIC - an asset of cultural interest) by the Junta de Andalucía. This means that the remains, which date back to the 4th century BC and are located on the border of Marbella and Benahavís in the area of La Quinta, have been afforded special protection and takes the total number of BICs in municipality of Marbella up to 19.[...]
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It’s almost ten years now since construction work on the new motorway uncovered archaeological remains that shed more light on the past of Marbella and the first known settlements in the area. Last week the site, known as “Cerro Colorao” was officially declared a Bien de Interés Cultural (BIC - an asset of cultural interest) by the Junta de Andalucía. This means that the remains, which date back to the 4th century BC and are located on the border of Marbella and Benahavís in the area of La Quinta, have been afforded special protection and takes the total number of BICs in municipality of Marbella up to 19.[...]
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Lucy Up Close
The first time Lucy left Africa, she flew coach, snugly wrapped in tissue and foam inside a naugahyde bag at the feet of her finder, anthropologist Don Johanson. It was 1975, and she was Cleveland-bound for a few years of scientific scrutiny.
More than three decades later, the 3.2-million-year-old paleo-celebrity has returned with an entourage and fanfare becoming her status. Billed as "the world's most famous fossil," she is the centerpiece of Lucy's Legacy: The Hidden Treasures of Ethiopia, a new exhibition at the Houston Museum of Natural Science.[...]
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More than three decades later, the 3.2-million-year-old paleo-celebrity has returned with an entourage and fanfare becoming her status. Billed as "the world's most famous fossil," she is the centerpiece of Lucy's Legacy: The Hidden Treasures of Ethiopia, a new exhibition at the Houston Museum of Natural Science.[...]
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French museum tries to return Maori head
The Normandy museum only wanted to do what was right: It offered to return a preserved, tattooed Maori head to New Zealand, an attempt to restore dignity to human remains that were long put on display as an exotic curiosity.
Instead, authorities in the Normandy city of Rouen got a scolding from the culture minister for not checking with national authorities first. A Rouen administrative court ruled Wednesday that, pending a decision later this year, the Maori head must remain in France.[...]
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Instead, authorities in the Normandy city of Rouen got a scolding from the culture minister for not checking with national authorities first. A Rouen administrative court ruled Wednesday that, pending a decision later this year, the Maori head must remain in France.[...]
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Historical Discovery of Baekje Urns
A set of gold, silver and bronze urns holding sari, or the remains of a great monk after cremation, from the Baekje Kingdom (18 -660 A.D.) has been discovered, 1,430 years after it was buried. It is considered to be the biggest discovery from a Baekje excavation since the digging up of a gilt-bronze incense burner in 1993, according to the Buyeo National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage Wednesday.The urns and other sacrificial items were discovered in a Moktap, or wooden Pagoda. It was found in the Wangheungsa Temple grounds established by Baekje King Wideok to honor the death of his son in 577.[...]
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Roman villa discovered in western Austria
Archaeologists in the western Austrian province Tyrol unearthed the remains of a large-scale Roman villa, complete with extensive floor mosaics that may have been also a source for a number of local legends.
The archaeologists from Innsbruck University stumbled upon references to the 1,800-year-old, long since forgotten building situated near the town Lienz in a manuscript penned in Latin, dating back to the mid-18th century. Tyrolean proto-archeologist Anton Roschmann wrote that he found Roman remains in 1746, but his findings were lost, the Austrian Press Agency reported.[...]
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The archaeologists from Innsbruck University stumbled upon references to the 1,800-year-old, long since forgotten building situated near the town Lienz in a manuscript penned in Latin, dating back to the mid-18th century. Tyrolean proto-archeologist Anton Roschmann wrote that he found Roman remains in 1746, but his findings were lost, the Austrian Press Agency reported.[...]
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The souls of Silbury Hill are bared in burial mound dig
Archaeologists are unlocking the secrets of Silbury Hill, one of Britain's greatest historical mysteries.
Researchers have long been mystified as to why the giant prehistoric mound in Wiltshire was built. But following one of the UK's most extensive and expensive digs, they appear to have found their answer: Silbury Hill may well have been a tomb, not for bodies, but for the souls of the dead.[...]
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Researchers have long been mystified as to why the giant prehistoric mound in Wiltshire was built. But following one of the UK's most extensive and expensive digs, they appear to have found their answer: Silbury Hill may well have been a tomb, not for bodies, but for the souls of the dead.[...]
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How a Volcano Eruption Wiped Away Summer
The biggest volcanic eruption ever recorded in human history took place nearly 200 years ago on Sumbawa, an island in the middle of the Indonesian archipelago.
The volcano is called Tambora, and according to University of Rhode Island volcanologist Haraldur Sigurdsson, the eruption is one of the most overlooked in recorded history.[...]
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The volcano is called Tambora, and according to University of Rhode Island volcanologist Haraldur Sigurdsson, the eruption is one of the most overlooked in recorded history.[...]
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Badgers moved to protect cemetery
A badger sett has been moved to stop it damaging a medieval cemetery in Pembrokeshire.
The animals were resettled to stop them destroying bones at Brownslade Barrow on the Castlemartin military range.
Once they were moved archaeologists were able to examine the site and uncover some of its secrets.[...]
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The animals were resettled to stop them destroying bones at Brownslade Barrow on the Castlemartin military range.
Once they were moved archaeologists were able to examine the site and uncover some of its secrets.[...]
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Die Reformation als epochaler Einschnitt?
Zur guten Tradition im akademischen Leben der Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) gehört die wissenschaftliche Disputation am Reformationstag. In Wittenberg geht es diesmal am 31. Oktober um das Thema "Die Reformation als epochaler Einschnitt?".[...]
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Some Neanderthals were red-heads
An analysis of 50,000-year-old Neanderthal DNA suggests that at least some of the ancient hominids probably had pale skin and red hair.
The findings, published this week in Science 1, are based on the sequence of a single gene, called mc1r . Humans with a less functional form of the MC1R protein are more likely to be fair skinned — an adaptation that may have helped inhabitants of high latitudes synthesize vitamin D more efficiently in limited sunlight.[...]
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The findings, published this week in Science 1, are based on the sequence of a single gene, called mc1r . Humans with a less functional form of the MC1R protein are more likely to be fair skinned — an adaptation that may have helped inhabitants of high latitudes synthesize vitamin D more efficiently in limited sunlight.[...]
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A Brief History of the Salem Witch Trials
The Salem witch trials occurred in colonial Massachusetts between 1692 and 1693. More than 200 people were accused of practicing witchcraft—the Devil's magic—and 20 were executed. Eventually, the colony admitted the trials were a mistake and compensated the families of those convicted. Since then, the story of the trials has become synonymous with paranoia and injustice, and it continues to beguile the popular imagination more than 300 years later.[...]
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Wissenschaftler der Uni Münster untersuchen Kultstätte in der Türkei
Seit 2001 untersucht die Forschungsstelle Asia Minor an der Westfälischen Wilhelms-Universität (WWU) Münster unter Leitung von Prof. Dr. Engelbert Winter den Gipfelbereich des Dülük Baba Tepesi, eines in der Südosttürkei nahe der antiken Stadt Doliche gelegenen Berges. Hier liegen der Ursprung und das Zentrum der Verehrung eines der wichtigsten "orientalischen" Götter im römischen Reich.[...]
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Roman evidence unearthed in Bidford
Evidence of a what could prove to be a Roman farmstead has been uncovered in Bidford.
The discovery was made through an archaeological project set up to spark interest in digging up the past.
As part of Buried Under Bidford, run by Warwickshire County Council's Museum Field Services, volunteers from all walks of life have been treading a field at Wixford Lodge Farm over the past two weekends looking for evidence of any ancient settlements.[...]
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The discovery was made through an archaeological project set up to spark interest in digging up the past.
As part of Buried Under Bidford, run by Warwickshire County Council's Museum Field Services, volunteers from all walks of life have been treading a field at Wixford Lodge Farm over the past two weekends looking for evidence of any ancient settlements.[...]
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"Es ist das Janusköpfige, das uns fasziniert"
Der Literaturwissenschaftler Uwe Schwagmeier erforscht Werwölfe
Der November naht, und damit auch die Zeit des Gruselns und des Schabernacks - zumindest in den USA, wo in der Nacht des 31. Oktober Halloween gefeiert wird. Ein Fest nicht nur für Kinder, sondern auch für deutsche Monsterforscher wie den Literaturwissenschaftler Uwe Schwagmeier, der den Werwolfmythos untersucht. spektrumdirekt hat sich mit ihm unterhalten.[...]
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Der November naht, und damit auch die Zeit des Gruselns und des Schabernacks - zumindest in den USA, wo in der Nacht des 31. Oktober Halloween gefeiert wird. Ein Fest nicht nur für Kinder, sondern auch für deutsche Monsterforscher wie den Literaturwissenschaftler Uwe Schwagmeier, der den Werwolfmythos untersucht. spektrumdirekt hat sich mit ihm unterhalten.[...]
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Experts find shipwreck evidence in river
Captured by Confederate sailors in a bloody midnight sneak attack in 1864, the gunboat Water Witch became one of the few Civil War ships to sail under the flags of both the Confederate and Union navies. Archaeologists say they found strong evidence Thursday they've located the Water Witch's wreckage buried under more than 10 feet of mud in the Vernon River south of Savannah.
Divers pushed a 20-foot metal rod through the river mud Thursday and tapped solid wood and metal underneath. It was the same location where an 1865 survey map showed Confederate sailors burned the ship to prevent Union Gen. William T. Sherman's army from recapturing it.[...]
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Divers pushed a 20-foot metal rod through the river mud Thursday and tapped solid wood and metal underneath. It was the same location where an 1865 survey map showed Confederate sailors burned the ship to prevent Union Gen. William T. Sherman's army from recapturing it.[...]
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Der Neandertaler - ein Rotschopf?
Eine dunkle Mähne soll er gehabt haben. Dieses Bild vermitteln jedenfalls die ungezählten Rekonstruktionen des Neandertalers in Museen auf der ganzen Welt. Wie Forscher der Universität Barcelona und des Max-Planck-Instituts für evolutionäre Anthropologie in Leipzig nun herausfanden, hatten einige Neandertaler aber offensichtlich rote Haare – und eine helle Haut.[...]
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Ancient Cataclysm Rearranged Pacific Map, Study Says
A cataclysm 50 million years ago changed the face of the planet from the Hawaiian Islands to Antarctica, according to new research.
The collapse of an underwater mountain range in the Pacific Ocean turned Australia into a warm and sunny continent instead of a snowbound wasteland and created some of the islands that dot the South Pacific today.
"We have found that the destruction of an entire mid-ocean ridge, known as the Izanagi Ridge, initiated a chain reaction of geological events," said Joanne Whittaker, a doctoral student at the University of Sydney's School of Geosciences who led the research.[...]
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The collapse of an underwater mountain range in the Pacific Ocean turned Australia into a warm and sunny continent instead of a snowbound wasteland and created some of the islands that dot the South Pacific today.
"We have found that the destruction of an entire mid-ocean ridge, known as the Izanagi Ridge, initiated a chain reaction of geological events," said Joanne Whittaker, a doctoral student at the University of Sydney's School of Geosciences who led the research.[...]
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Mediale Zeitreise zu den archäologischen Schätzen der Bronzezeit
Das Traisental wurde in den letzten Jahrzehnten zum Zentrum der Bronzezeitforschung. Archäologen entdeckten hier die größten Bestattungsplätze Mitteleuropas, die auf das Leben der Urzeitmenschen schliessen lassen. Das Urzeitmuseum Nussdorf Traisental beherbergt die eindrucksvollen Funde aus der Region und gibt Einblicke in Technik, Wissen und geistige Welten der damaligen Zeit. Die Bildwerkstatt Wien entwickelte mit der DVD "Terra Incognita" eine mediale Reise durch das Museum, vermittelt wissenschaftliche Einblicke und lässt vergangene Kulturen auferstehen.[...]
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Straße der tausend Fragen
2000 Jahre alte Pausenbrote, geheimnisvoll geformte Wollmützen, Kraut gegen Atemwegserkrankungen: Wenn sie nur alt genug sind, können Banalitäten des Alltags ebenso interessant sein wie große Kunstwerke. Die sensationelle Ausstellung "Ursprünge der Seidenstraße" aus der Wüstenregion Xinjiang zeigt sie, lässt aber viele Fragen offen. Und das ist gut so.
"Es ist schon beeindruckend, sich 2000 Jahre alte Pausenbrote anzuschauen", schrieb ein elfjähriger Junge namens Paul ins Gästebuch der Ausstellung "Ursprünge der Seidenstraße" im Berliner Martin-Gropius-Bau. Etwas flacher als heute übliche Brötchen sind sie, feine Risse ziehen sich über die Kruste aus grobem Hirseteig. Etwa ein halbes Dutzend dieser Fladen liegt in einem aufgeplatzten Lederbeutel. Heute würde man das Ganze mit "Bio" beschriften.[...]
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"Es ist schon beeindruckend, sich 2000 Jahre alte Pausenbrote anzuschauen", schrieb ein elfjähriger Junge namens Paul ins Gästebuch der Ausstellung "Ursprünge der Seidenstraße" im Berliner Martin-Gropius-Bau. Etwas flacher als heute übliche Brötchen sind sie, feine Risse ziehen sich über die Kruste aus grobem Hirseteig. Etwa ein halbes Dutzend dieser Fladen liegt in einem aufgeplatzten Lederbeutel. Heute würde man das Ganze mit "Bio" beschriften.[...]
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25 Oktober 2007
Sonderführungen durch "Ägyptens versunkene Schätze"
Die Kunst- und Ausstellungshalle bietet in den kommenden Monaten neue Sonderführungen durch die Ausstellung „Ägyptens versunkene Schätze“.
Bei der Kinder-Erlebnisführung "Abgetaucht" können mutige Teilnehmer zwischen 7 und 10 Jahren durch die abgedunkelte Ausstellung tauchen und die Exponate im Schein der Taschenlampen suchen. Ein erfahrener Ägyptologe begleitet die Expedition und leitet die jungen Forscher an. Sie bekommen auf diese Weise einen Eindruck von der geheimnisvollen Unterwasserwelt. Wer würde sich nicht gern einmal mit dem Blick eines Forschers durch die Ausstellung bewegen?[...]
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Bei der Kinder-Erlebnisführung "Abgetaucht" können mutige Teilnehmer zwischen 7 und 10 Jahren durch die abgedunkelte Ausstellung tauchen und die Exponate im Schein der Taschenlampen suchen. Ein erfahrener Ägyptologe begleitet die Expedition und leitet die jungen Forscher an. Sie bekommen auf diese Weise einen Eindruck von der geheimnisvollen Unterwasserwelt. Wer würde sich nicht gern einmal mit dem Blick eines Forschers durch die Ausstellung bewegen?[...]
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Die "Dame von Asseln" war eine Zugereiste
Die Funde, wie Waffen, Gerätschaften und Gefäße vom einfachen Glasbecher bis hin zu aufwändig verziertem Stangenglas, viele Glasperlen und wunderbare Schmuckstücke, die bei Ausgrabungen in Asseln gefunden worden sind, lassen großen Raum für Vermutungen, Spekulationen und Theorien. Gemeinsam mit dem Publikum filterte Dr. Henriette Brink-Kloke bei ihrem Vortrag in Asseln belegbare Fakten heraus.
Fest steht auf jeden Fall, dass die "Dame von Asseln" eine Zuwanderin war, neudeutsch würde man von einer Familie mit Migrationshintergrund sprechen. Sie brachte vieles aus ihrer alten Heimat mit, berichtete die Archäologin. So die herrliche Almadinscheiben-Fibel, mit der die Dame ihren Umhang verschloss - topmodisch, aber nicht hier bei uns.[...]
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Fest steht auf jeden Fall, dass die "Dame von Asseln" eine Zuwanderin war, neudeutsch würde man von einer Familie mit Migrationshintergrund sprechen. Sie brachte vieles aus ihrer alten Heimat mit, berichtete die Archäologin. So die herrliche Almadinscheiben-Fibel, mit der die Dame ihren Umhang verschloss - topmodisch, aber nicht hier bei uns.[...]
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History of Aliabad Katool Goes back to 7000 Years Ago
With continuing of archeological excavations conducted by experts of the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts, and Tourism Department of Golestan province, the history of Aliabad Katool reached to 7000 years ago.
Regarding the achievements during the first season of archeological excavations in Aliabad Katool, Mohammad Mehdi Borhani, archeologist and head of archeology team in Aliabad Katool told CHN: “The first season of archeological excavations in Katoul which lasted for 2 months led into discovery of 130 historic hills and architectural remains ranging in date from 7000 years ago to recent century.”[...]
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Regarding the achievements during the first season of archeological excavations in Aliabad Katool, Mohammad Mehdi Borhani, archeologist and head of archeology team in Aliabad Katool told CHN: “The first season of archeological excavations in Katoul which lasted for 2 months led into discovery of 130 historic hills and architectural remains ranging in date from 7000 years ago to recent century.”[...]
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Registration system existed in Qin Dynasty
Some of China's earliest household registers have recently been deciphered from a bunch of Qin Dynasty (221 BC-207 BC) bamboo slips excavated from Liye in Hunan Province."
According to the household registers, slaves and maids were registered as their masters' household members under the population management system in the Qin era," said Yun Chae Sok, a Korean scholar, who specializes in reading Qin bamboo manuscripts.[...]
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According to the household registers, slaves and maids were registered as their masters' household members under the population management system in the Qin era," said Yun Chae Sok, a Korean scholar, who specializes in reading Qin bamboo manuscripts.[...]
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Statues and Cuneiform Tablets Discovered at Tel Mary Site
The French expedition excavating in the Tel Mary site near the city of Bu Kamal announced on Tuesday the discovery of several important archeological findings.
According to the head of expedition Professor Pascal Peterlain, the excavations at five locations within the royal wall at Tel Mary site lasted for 33 days and uncovered three statues, eight cuneiform tablets dating back to the third millennium BC, in addition to graves dating to the 17th millennium BC and several shops and bread-making kilns. These findings will be handed over to the Deir el-Zor Museum.
Professor Peterlain pointed out to the need to commence restoration of site immediately in order to preserve it from the elements.[...]
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According to the head of expedition Professor Pascal Peterlain, the excavations at five locations within the royal wall at Tel Mary site lasted for 33 days and uncovered three statues, eight cuneiform tablets dating back to the third millennium BC, in addition to graves dating to the 17th millennium BC and several shops and bread-making kilns. These findings will be handed over to the Deir el-Zor Museum.
Professor Peterlain pointed out to the need to commence restoration of site immediately in order to preserve it from the elements.[...]
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Ancient Buddhist urn found
A bronze urn, believed to contain the remains of a prominent Buddhist, was discovered at the site of Wangheung Temple in the ancient city of Buyeo, a capital of Korea's Baekje Kingdom (18 B.C.-660 A.D.). The Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) unveiled the urn, similar ones made of gold and silver and other recently-discovered relics on Oct. 24.
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Ethiopia starts re-erecting ancient obelisk
Ethiopia has started re-erecting its famed Axum obelisk 30 months after it returned to the country from Italy where it stayed for 70 years, a United Nations expert said on Wednesday.
The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco), which is overseeing the operation, said preliminary work to restore the 1 700-year-old obelisk on its original site has been completed."
At the moment, the obelisk exists in three main pieces but we have prepared the foundations, brought on the necessary equipment and mobilised our labour resources at the site," Unesco expert Sumeko Ohinata said.[...]
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The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco), which is overseeing the operation, said preliminary work to restore the 1 700-year-old obelisk on its original site has been completed."
At the moment, the obelisk exists in three main pieces but we have prepared the foundations, brought on the necessary equipment and mobilised our labour resources at the site," Unesco expert Sumeko Ohinata said.[...]
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Funde aus der Zeit des salomonischen Tempels
Neue Entdeckungen auf dem Jerusalemer Tempelberg geben erstmals Einblick in die Phase des ersten jüdischen Tempels. Dies verkündete am Sonntag die Israel Antiquities Authority. Es handelt sich um Scherben von Gebrauchsgeschirr und Vorratsgefäßen, sowie Tierknochen und die Fragmente eines Krügleins zum Ausgießen von Öl. Nach Aussage der Forscher gehören sie eindeutig in die Zeit des salomonischen Tempels im 8. Jahrhundert v. Chr.[...]
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Inside Silbury Hill
Building work has been going on to stabilise the ancient monument of Silbury Hill in Wiltshire for six months but before sealing up the tunnel, media were allowed inside it.[...]
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Investigation alters vision of Indian village in Michigan
The Moccasin Bluff site is along the St. Joseph River in southwestern Michigan. In 1969, after finding bits of pottery typical of Upper Mississippian farming villages, archaeologists James Fitting and Charles Cleland interpreted Moccasin Bluff as a large village site comparable to those occupied by the Potawatomi Indians during the early historic era.[...]
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Napoleanic 'igloo' found at new college site
An Igloo style building erected to defend Chatham Dockyard from French invasion has been uncovered at a Kent college campus.
The nineteenth century Napoleonic listening post was found during work at the new Mid Kent College (MKC) site in Prince Arthur Road, Lower Lines, Brompton.
The extraordinary domed structure would have been used as a monitoring station for soldiers to listen out for enemy sapping activity (tunnel digging). It has been confirmed by experts at English Heritage to be the only known exposed listening post of its type in the UK.[...]
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The nineteenth century Napoleonic listening post was found during work at the new Mid Kent College (MKC) site in Prince Arthur Road, Lower Lines, Brompton.
The extraordinary domed structure would have been used as a monitoring station for soldiers to listen out for enemy sapping activity (tunnel digging). It has been confirmed by experts at English Heritage to be the only known exposed listening post of its type in the UK.[...]
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Italy Police Find Pensioner's "Museum"
Italian police have discovered a huge stash of archaeological artefacts that a pensioner had dug up to create his own private -- and illegal -- museum, they said on Monday.
Police in the Venice region were stunned to find 12,000 items ranging from bronze age combs to jewellery, weapons and pottery from down the ages -- many in display cases in the man's home.
"We found this guy who was doing his own excavations, a kind of dilettante archaeologist," said Colonel Pier Luigi Pisano of the Venice finance police, which made the raid.[...]
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Police in the Venice region were stunned to find 12,000 items ranging from bronze age combs to jewellery, weapons and pottery from down the ages -- many in display cases in the man's home.
"We found this guy who was doing his own excavations, a kind of dilettante archaeologist," said Colonel Pier Luigi Pisano of the Venice finance police, which made the raid.[...]
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Diggers begin Herculaneum task of finding masterpieces lost to volcano
Archaeologists have resumed their search for a library of Greek and Latin masterpieces that is thought to lie under volcanic rock at the ancient Roman site of Herculaneum.
The scrolls, which have been called the holy grail of classical literature, are thought to have been lost when Mount Vesuvius erupted in AD79, burying the wealthy Roman city of Herculaneum and neighbouring Pompeii.[...]
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The scrolls, which have been called the holy grail of classical literature, are thought to have been lost when Mount Vesuvius erupted in AD79, burying the wealthy Roman city of Herculaneum and neighbouring Pompeii.[...]
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Engineers to search for Leonardo fresco
Analyzing 500-year-old bricks, engineers in California are searching for a lost Leonardo da Vinci fresco that some researchers believe is behind a wall in Florence's Palazzo Vecchio.
The hunt for the "Battle of Anghiari," an unfinished mural by Leonardo, has captivated art historians for centuries and is now being tackled by experts wielding state-of-the art scientific tools.[...]
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The hunt for the "Battle of Anghiari," an unfinished mural by Leonardo, has captivated art historians for centuries and is now being tackled by experts wielding state-of-the art scientific tools.[...]
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24 Oktober 2007
Archaeologist uncovers 11,000-year-old artefacts in Syria
Deep in the heart of northern Syria, close to the banks of the Euphrates River, archaeologists have uncovered a series of startling 11,000-year-old wall paintings and artefacts."The wall paintings date back to the 9th millennium BC. They were discovered last month on the wall of a house standing two metres (6.6 feet) high at Dja'de," said Frenchman Eric Coqueugniot, who has been leading the excavations on the west bank of the river at Dja'de, in an area famous for its rich tradition of prehistoric treasures.
The etchings are "polychrome paintings in black, white and red. The designs are solely geometric, and only figurative. The composition is made up of a system cross-hatched lines, alternating between the three colours," Coqueugniot said.[...]
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Discovery of Sassanian Constructions behind Tangab Dam
Archeological excavations behind Tangab dam in Firouz Abad region in Fars province have led into discovering wine production evidence dating back to Sassanid dynastic era (224-651 AD).
Announcing this news, Hossein Tofighian, head of excavation team behind Tangab dam in Fars province told CHN: “The discovered constructions are consisted of three sections including a place for drying raw materials, a storing place, and a place for extracting grape juice. Contrary to our previous beliefs, instead of mortar, plaster and stone were used in these constructions.”[...]
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Announcing this news, Hossein Tofighian, head of excavation team behind Tangab dam in Fars province told CHN: “The discovered constructions are consisted of three sections including a place for drying raw materials, a storing place, and a place for extracting grape juice. Contrary to our previous beliefs, instead of mortar, plaster and stone were used in these constructions.”[...]
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6th phase of Jiroft excavations due
An archeological team consisting of Iranian and European archeologists will start the 6th phase of Jiroft excavations in Kerman province.
"A group of professional domestic and foreign archeologists is to start the sixth phase of archeological excavations in Konar Sandal, the small fortress, and Matout Abad cemetery near Jiroft," said archeologist Nader Soleimani of Iran Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO).[...]
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"A group of professional domestic and foreign archeologists is to start the sixth phase of archeological excavations in Konar Sandal, the small fortress, and Matout Abad cemetery near Jiroft," said archeologist Nader Soleimani of Iran Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO).[...]
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Will Muons reveal Maya mysteries?
Physicists are closing in on new techniques to put ancient archaeological sites through a cosmic "CT scan" to look for hidden chambers, using showers of subatomic particles known as muons.
The idea was first put to the test in an Egyptian pyramid four decades ago - but researchers saw no surprises in that experiment. Now, scientists are hoping to enlist a new generation of muon detectors to solve long-running mysteries of the Maya.[...]
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The idea was first put to the test in an Egyptian pyramid four decades ago - but researchers saw no surprises in that experiment. Now, scientists are hoping to enlist a new generation of muon detectors to solve long-running mysteries of the Maya.[...]
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Ancient seal belonged to Queen Jezebel
Utrecht University Old Testament scholar Dr Marjo Korpel has discovered that a seal found in 1964 and dating from the 9th century BCE belonged to the biblical figure Queen Jezebel. The seal's symbols served as the basis for Korpel's conclusion. The results were published in the Journal for Semitics.
In Israel in 1964, archaeologist Nahman Avigad found a seal engraved with the name yzbl in ancient Hebrew. It was initially assumed that the seal had belonged to Queen Jezebel (Izebel), the Phoenician wife of the Israelite King Ahab (9th century B.C.).[...]
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In Israel in 1964, archaeologist Nahman Avigad found a seal engraved with the name yzbl in ancient Hebrew. It was initially assumed that the seal had belonged to Queen Jezebel (Izebel), the Phoenician wife of the Israelite King Ahab (9th century B.C.).[...]
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Archeologist claims legendary Qin palace didn't exist
"After five years of thorough research, we found no evidence of the legendary Epang Palace," said Li Yufang, head of the Epang Palace research team and staff researcher at the Institute of Archeology of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS), at an international archeological workshop held recently in central China's Hunan Province, according to a report by Beijing Morning Post on October 21.[...]
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23 Oktober 2007
Grausam, aber kunstsinnig
Steinzeitmensch Ötzi sieht dagegen alt aus. Die Eismumien aus dem Tal der Könige bei Arzan, an der russisch-mongolischen Grenze, sind viel besser erhalten. Denn in den Katakomben der sagenumwobenen Skythen lagerten die mit reichen Geschenken versehenen Leichname der Fürsten wie im Tiefkühlfach. Neben den wertvollen Grabbeigaben aus Edelmetallen blieb selbst ihre Kleidung aus Fell und Baumwolle bestens konserviert. Auch andere vergängliche Materialien wie aus Holz geschnitzte Gegenstände und Ledersättel kamen bei den jüngsten Ausgrabungen wohlerhalten zum Vorschein. Sogar die Tätowierungen auf der Haut, die wie gegerbt wirkt, sind noch deutlich zu sehen.[...]
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Treffen der "Forschungsgesellschaft für Archäologie, Astronautik und SETI (A.A.S.)" am 27. Oktober in München
Am Samstag den 27. Oktober trifft sich die „Forschungsgesellschaft für Archäologie, Astronautik und SETI (A.A.S.)“ im Münchner „Hotel Holiday Inn City Centre“ zu ihrem jährlichen „1-Day-Meeting-2007“. Das umfangreiche Programm und die Vorträge sind jedoch auch für Nichtmitglieder offen.[...]
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Internationales ÖGUF-Symposium 24.-27.10. 2007: Zerstörungsfreie Archäologie
Aktuelle Methoden und Analyseverfahren im Einsatz der archäologischen Forschung
Die archäologische Grabung bedeutet letztendlich eine Zerstörung der Befundsituationen, wenn auch unter höchst kontrollierten Bedingungen. Mit Hilfe einer High Tech-Dokumentation und einer methodisch akkuraten sorgfältigen Erfassung werden die „Quellen im Boden gelesen“ – ein Prozess, der nur ein einziges Mal durchgeführt werden kann und gleichzeitig die Befundlagen zerstört.[...]
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Symposiums-Programm: http://www.oeguf.ac.at/Programm_Wien%202007.pdf
Die archäologische Grabung bedeutet letztendlich eine Zerstörung der Befundsituationen, wenn auch unter höchst kontrollierten Bedingungen. Mit Hilfe einer High Tech-Dokumentation und einer methodisch akkuraten sorgfältigen Erfassung werden die „Quellen im Boden gelesen“ – ein Prozess, der nur ein einziges Mal durchgeführt werden kann und gleichzeitig die Befundlagen zerstört.[...]
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Azar-Borzin-Mehr Fire Temple Under Excavations
A joint Iranian-Polish team has started excavations at the site of the Azar Borzin Mehr fire temple in Sabzevar, northeastern Iran.
Iran's Archeology Research Center and a team from Warsaw University are studying the temple, a quadric-arch. Archeologists will work to figure out the plan and elevations of the building as well as the cultural elements of the area. Early studies led to the discovery of a dual-purpose space built in the heights near the temple and used as an ablution room.[...]
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Iran's Archeology Research Center and a team from Warsaw University are studying the temple, a quadric-arch. Archeologists will work to figure out the plan and elevations of the building as well as the cultural elements of the area. Early studies led to the discovery of a dual-purpose space built in the heights near the temple and used as an ablution room.[...]
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New archaeological discovery reveals more about Himyarite Kingdom
The head manger of the General Authority in Dhamar, Ali Thif Alah, said that archaeological excavation, carried out by American and British researchers, led to an important discovery and significant results by surveying sites in Dhamar.
“The result of archaeological excavation conducted by Anglo-American Aalaherih mission of the American University of Arkansas will be announced during the coming days."
He noted Abdul Rahman Jar Allah, who is the deputy in the General Assembly of Museum and Antiquities said “ such discovery will reveal and explain important aspects of the Yemeni history in different ages.[...]
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“The result of archaeological excavation conducted by Anglo-American Aalaherih mission of the American University of Arkansas will be announced during the coming days."
He noted Abdul Rahman Jar Allah, who is the deputy in the General Assembly of Museum and Antiquities said “ such discovery will reveal and explain important aspects of the Yemeni history in different ages.[...]
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Discovery of a Sasanian Wine Production Workshop in Firuzabad
Archaeological excavations behind Tangab dam in Firuzabad region in Fars province have led to discovery of a wine production workshop dating back to Sasanian dynastic era (224-651 CE).
Announcing this news, Hossein Tofighian, head of excavation team behind Tangab dam in Fars province told Persian service of CHN: “The discovered constructions are consisted of three sections including a place for drying raw materials, a storing place, and a place for extracting grape juice. Contrary to our previous beliefs, instead of mortar, plaster and stone were used in these constructions.”[...]
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Announcing this news, Hossein Tofighian, head of excavation team behind Tangab dam in Fars province told Persian service of CHN: “The discovered constructions are consisted of three sections including a place for drying raw materials, a storing place, and a place for extracting grape juice. Contrary to our previous beliefs, instead of mortar, plaster and stone were used in these constructions.”[...]
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A 3,000-year-old mystery is finally solved: Tutankhamun died in a hunting accident
The mystery behind the sudden death of Tutankhamun, the boy king who ruled Egypt more than 3,000 years ago, may have been finally solved by scientists who believe that he fell from a fast-moving chariot while out hunting in the desert.
Speculation surrounding Tutankhamun's death has been rife since his tomb was broken into in 1922 by archaeologist Howard Carter. X-rays of the mummy taken in 1968 indicated a swelling at the base of the skull, suggesting "King Tut" was killed by a blow to the head.[...]
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Speculation surrounding Tutankhamun's death has been rife since his tomb was broken into in 1922 by archaeologist Howard Carter. X-rays of the mummy taken in 1968 indicated a swelling at the base of the skull, suggesting "King Tut" was killed by a blow to the head.[...]
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China builds giant dam to protect dinosaur fossils
Workers have spent three years building a huge earth dam to protect valuable dinosaur bones from being washed away by one of China's most famous rivers.
A horde of dinosaur bones lies buried in a mountain that sits right on the river that forms the boundary between China and Russia - the Heilongjiang River.
So far, thousands of dinosaur fossil bones have been unearthed from the mountain and assembled into 13 dinosaur skeletons, which are now exhibited in several museums nationwide.
Archaeologists believe there are enough fossil bones buried in the mountain to put together at least 100 more dinosaur skeletons. Every summer, rising waters and strong currents erode parts of the mountain, leaving dinosaur fossils exposed. Many fossils have been washed away in the past.[...]
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A horde of dinosaur bones lies buried in a mountain that sits right on the river that forms the boundary between China and Russia - the Heilongjiang River.
So far, thousands of dinosaur fossil bones have been unearthed from the mountain and assembled into 13 dinosaur skeletons, which are now exhibited in several museums nationwide.
Archaeologists believe there are enough fossil bones buried in the mountain to put together at least 100 more dinosaur skeletons. Every summer, rising waters and strong currents erode parts of the mountain, leaving dinosaur fossils exposed. Many fossils have been washed away in the past.[...]
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22 Oktober 2007
Der Besiedlungsgeschichte der Orlasenke auf der Spur
Archäologische Wanderung um Schloss Brandenstein mit 25 Interessenten - Fortsetzung der thematischen Wanderungen geplant.
"Eine archäologische Wanderung bietet sich im Bereich der Orlasenke mit ihren vorhandenen Denkmalen an", meint Thomas Queck vom Thüringer Landesamt für Denkmalpflege und Archäologie in Weimar. Über einige dieser Denkmale wollten 25 Interessenten mehr wissen und begaben sich deshalb am Samstagnachmittag bei kühlem, aber sonnigem Herbstwetter gemeinsam mit Thomas Queck auf eine geführte, archäologische Wanderung um Schloss Brandenstein. Eingeladen hatte dazu der Kulturberg Brandenstein e.V.[...]
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"Eine archäologische Wanderung bietet sich im Bereich der Orlasenke mit ihren vorhandenen Denkmalen an", meint Thomas Queck vom Thüringer Landesamt für Denkmalpflege und Archäologie in Weimar. Über einige dieser Denkmale wollten 25 Interessenten mehr wissen und begaben sich deshalb am Samstagnachmittag bei kühlem, aber sonnigem Herbstwetter gemeinsam mit Thomas Queck auf eine geführte, archäologische Wanderung um Schloss Brandenstein. Eingeladen hatte dazu der Kulturberg Brandenstein e.V.[...]
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Stadttor-Modelle machen Jenas Geschichte anschaulich
"Wer Geschichte erleben will, muss zuerst einmal sehen lernen," sagt Matthias Rupp, während er am Pulverturm vorbei langsam in Richtung Johannistor geht. Und tatsächlich - bei genauem Hinschauen sind in dem rekonstruierten Gemäuer die Umrisse der zugemauerten Schießscharten zu erkennen. Bezeichnet würden sie nach den in die fensterartigen Nischen eingelassenen Öffnungen in Form eines Schlüssellochs, erklärt der Stadtarchäologe.
Neben den steinernen Resten einer älteren Jenaer Stadtmauer aus dem 13. Jahrhundert und einer davor gesetzten, die rund 200 Jahre jünger war, habe man auch sichtbar erhaltene Abdrücke von Holzpfosten im Boden gefunden.[...]
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Neben den steinernen Resten einer älteren Jenaer Stadtmauer aus dem 13. Jahrhundert und einer davor gesetzten, die rund 200 Jahre jünger war, habe man auch sichtbar erhaltene Abdrücke von Holzpfosten im Boden gefunden.[...]
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Museum für Regionalgeschichte Gotha zeigt Kriegergrab aus Steinzeit
In der neuen Ausstellung des Gothaer Museums für Regionalgeschichte und Volkskunde ist seit Samstag ein Kriegergrab aus der Jungsteinzeit zu sehen. Die Schau öffnete mit einer Feierstunde vor Fachpublikum, wie das Museum mitteilte. Die archäologische Ausstellung «Der Goldmann» zeigt einen Nachbau des in Apfelstädt entdeckten Grabes, das einen verzierten Glockenbecher, eine Armschutzplatte, fünf Bogenschaber und zwei Lockenringe aus Gold und Silber als Beigaben enthielt. Die Ringe gelten nach Angaben des Museums als ältester Goldschmuck Mitteldeutschlands. Der Krieger wird in einer lebensgroßen Nachbildung gezeigt. Die Ausstellung ist bis Februar geöffnet.[...]
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Archaeologists Challenge Barnard Professor’s Claims
Amid charges of mud-slinging, a group of archaeologists turned to dirt-digging — literally — in their fight against a controversial fellow academic.
On Monday night, Columbia University’s pro-Israel student group played host to the latest installment in a lecture series aimed, at least partially, at rebutting Nadia Abu El-Haj, whose work has been critical of the traditional narratives of Israeli archeology.[...]
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On Monday night, Columbia University’s pro-Israel student group played host to the latest installment in a lecture series aimed, at least partially, at rebutting Nadia Abu El-Haj, whose work has been critical of the traditional narratives of Israeli archeology.[...]
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Aswan Obelisk Quarry More Than Meets The Eye
The unfinished Obelisk Quarry in Aswan, Egypt, has a canal that may have connected to the Nile and allowed the large stone monuments to float to their permanent locations, according to an international team of researchers. This canal, however, may be allowing salts from ground water to seep into what has been the best preserved example of obelisk quarrying in Egypt.[...]
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Koryo Pottery Was Headed for Kaesong
Underwater excavation in the waters near Dae Island off Taean, South Chungcheong Province has unearthed some 19,000 pieces of 12th-century Koryo celadon, including a lion-shaped incense burner, a toad-shaped inkstone a melon-shaped kettle, and countless bowls.The find was originally made in May, when a fisherman found a pottery shard stuck to the suckers of a webfoot octopus, and an excavation got underway soon afterwards. The National Maritime Museum on Thursday said wooden tags unearthed in the excavation show that the celadon was on its way to Kaesong after being made at a local government pottery in Gangjin, South Jeolla Province.[...]
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Jerusalem artifacts point to first jewish temple
Archaeologists have uncovered artifacts under Jerusalem's contested Al-Aqsa mosque compound that may shed light on the first Jewish temple, the Israel Antiquities Authority said on Sunday.
"An apparently sealed archaeological level dating to the first temple period was exposed in the area close to the southeastern corner of the raised platform surrounding the Dome of the Rock," it said in a statement.[...]
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"An apparently sealed archaeological level dating to the first temple period was exposed in the area close to the southeastern corner of the raised platform surrounding the Dome of the Rock," it said in a statement.[...]
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Aswan celebrates sun perpendicular on King Ramses II face
"A special celebration will be held tomorrow to mark the sun shining on the face of the statute of Ramses II," a senior official announced yesterday.
Saber Sanad, head of the local council of Abu Simbel, Aswan, 1,202 kilometres south of Cairo, said the celebration would be held on the courtyard in front of Abu Simbel Temple in Upper Egypt.
A Nubian folkloric performance and a sound and light show on the relocation of the temple by UNESCO will be on the event's programme, Sanad said. The sun shines on the face of the statue on February 22 and October 22 every year, the birthday and date of the coronation of Ramses II.
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Saber Sanad, head of the local council of Abu Simbel, Aswan, 1,202 kilometres south of Cairo, said the celebration would be held on the courtyard in front of Abu Simbel Temple in Upper Egypt.
A Nubian folkloric performance and a sound and light show on the relocation of the temple by UNESCO will be on the event's programme, Sanad said. The sun shines on the face of the statue on February 22 and October 22 every year, the birthday and date of the coronation of Ramses II.
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21 Oktober 2007
Dresdens altes Rathaus unwiederbringlich zerstört
Ende Juni war es der Sensationsfund in der Landeshauptstadt: Dresdens altes Rathaus von 1295 wurde bei Grabungen unterm Altmarkt gefunden. Vollmundig hatte der Chemnitzer Tiefgaragen-Investor, Sachsenbau-Chef Dieter Füsslein, versprochen, einen Teil des Rathauses zu erhalten. Doch jetzt ist es weggebaggert.
Denkmalschützer und Archäologen sind entsetzt: Das alte Dresdner Rathaus ist komplett zerstört. Nach dem Fund hatte Füsslein versprochen: „30 Zentimeter an Höhe können wir insgesamt retten, die Bodenplatte käme darüber.“ Die Experten vom Landesamt für Archäologie deckten die untere Schicht des Rathauses ab, um es zu erhalten.[...]
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Denkmalschützer und Archäologen sind entsetzt: Das alte Dresdner Rathaus ist komplett zerstört. Nach dem Fund hatte Füsslein versprochen: „30 Zentimeter an Höhe können wir insgesamt retten, die Bodenplatte käme darüber.“ Die Experten vom Landesamt für Archäologie deckten die untere Schicht des Rathauses ab, um es zu erhalten.[...]
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Dschingis Khan und seine Horden
Zwei neue Bücher berichten vom Leben der Mongolen und dem Treiben der Völker auf der Seidenstraße
Der Bauer wartet auf die Natur, der Nomade geht ihr entgegen. Die Unrast, die die nichtsesshaften Völker umtreibt, die Wanderhirten, die Zeltbewohner, ihr Drang zur Mobilität und zu ständigen Ortswechseln - all dies führt zwangsläufig zu Konflikten mit den Staaten von Ackerbauern, die ihren Boden bearbeiten und natürlich zu schützen trachten. Hier die Siedler, die die Früchte ihrer eigenen Scholle erst nach Generationen in Aussicht haben: Der erste den Tod, der zweite die Not und erst der dritte das Brot. Da die Reitervölker, die das Bedürfnis nach materiellen Gütern weder kennen noch verstehen, die keine Einfriedung, keinen Vorrat anlegen.[...]
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Dschingis Khan von Vito Bianchi
Entlang der Seidenstraße von Frances Wood
Der Bauer wartet auf die Natur, der Nomade geht ihr entgegen. Die Unrast, die die nichtsesshaften Völker umtreibt, die Wanderhirten, die Zeltbewohner, ihr Drang zur Mobilität und zu ständigen Ortswechseln - all dies führt zwangsläufig zu Konflikten mit den Staaten von Ackerbauern, die ihren Boden bearbeiten und natürlich zu schützen trachten. Hier die Siedler, die die Früchte ihrer eigenen Scholle erst nach Generationen in Aussicht haben: Der erste den Tod, der zweite die Not und erst der dritte das Brot. Da die Reitervölker, die das Bedürfnis nach materiellen Gütern weder kennen noch verstehen, die keine Einfriedung, keinen Vorrat anlegen.[...]
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Dschingis Khan von Vito Bianchi
Entlang der Seidenstraße von Frances Wood
US officials return ancient remains to indigenous Tlingit tribes after scientific testing
Human remains estimated to be more than 10,000 years old will be returned to southeast Alaska Tlingit tribes 11 years after they were found in a cave in the Tongass National Forest.
It is the first time a federal agency has conveyed custody of such ancient remains to indigenous groups under the 1990 Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, U.S. Forest Service officials said Friday.[...]
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It is the first time a federal agency has conveyed custody of such ancient remains to indigenous groups under the 1990 Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, U.S. Forest Service officials said Friday.[...]
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Cavemen "may have used language"
They are typically portrayed as primitive brutes capable only of grunting, but new research now suggests Neanderthals may have whiled away the hours in their caves in conversation.
Scientists who have been trawling through the DNA found in Neanderthal bones have discovered that the now extinct species had a “language gene” that is only found in modern humans.
Their controversial findings create the tantalising possibility that Neanderthals were in fact capable of speech much like humans and communicated with each other through their own language.[...]
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Scientists who have been trawling through the DNA found in Neanderthal bones have discovered that the now extinct species had a “language gene” that is only found in modern humans.
Their controversial findings create the tantalising possibility that Neanderthals were in fact capable of speech much like humans and communicated with each other through their own language.[...]
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Jugendliche retten denkmalgeschütztes Haus in Quedlinburg
Im praktischen Einsatz an einem Fachwerkgebäude aus dem 19. Jahrhundert erlernten die Teilnehmer der Jugendbauhütte Quedlinburg, einer Initiative der Deutschen Stiftung Denkmalschutz (DSD), denkmalgerechte und umweltschonende Restaurierungsmethoden.[...]
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Ancient heritage of Herat disappearing bit by bit
In the ancient Afghan city of Herat, the fight is on between restoring historical monuments, palaces and houses or demolishing them to make way for bleak structures of smoked glass and concrete.
The battle in this once-essential stop along the Silk Road seems to be going the way of demolition even if much of it is illegal.
Reconstruction needs a lot of time and work, as well as money and craftsmen skilled in ancient techniques necessary for recreating the vision of ancient architectural plans.[...]
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The battle in this once-essential stop along the Silk Road seems to be going the way of demolition even if much of it is illegal.
Reconstruction needs a lot of time and work, as well as money and craftsmen skilled in ancient techniques necessary for recreating the vision of ancient architectural plans.[...]
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Frauenbein aus der Jungsteinzeit
Tschechische Archäologen haben im südmährischen Mašovice (Groß Maispitz) Überreste einer 6700 Jahre alten Frauenfigur aus bemalter Keramik gefunden. Von der auf einen halben Meter Größe geschätzten Figur sind ein Teil des Unterkörpers und ein Bein erhalten.[...]
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Iranian temple under excavations
A joint Iranian-Polish team has started excavations at the site of the Azar Barzin Mehr fire temple in Sabzevar, northeastern Iran.
Iran's Archeology Research Center and a team from Warsaw University are studying the temple, a quadric-arch.
Archeologists will work to figure out the plan and elevations of the building as well as the cultural elements of the area.[...]
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Iran's Archeology Research Center and a team from Warsaw University are studying the temple, a quadric-arch.
Archeologists will work to figure out the plan and elevations of the building as well as the cultural elements of the area.[...]
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Celadon porcelains unearthed in Jiangxi
A group of ancient tombs was discovered in Shangzhuang County of Fengcheng City in Jiangxi Province, exciting archaeologists. Unfortunately they only found two broken pieces of porcelain after thoroughly searching the tombs because almost all of the sites had been robbed.
Just as they were thinking about giving up the search, having discovered that the last tomb they checked was empty of relics, the scientists located a new, hidden tomb linked to the empty one via a side grave room. At first when they perceived the big hole, they thought that it was a tunnel dug by tomb robbers.[...]
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Just as they were thinking about giving up the search, having discovered that the last tomb they checked was empty of relics, the scientists located a new, hidden tomb linked to the empty one via a side grave room. At first when they perceived the big hole, they thought that it was a tunnel dug by tomb robbers.[...]
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Früh strebte der Mensch an die Küsten
Ein Forscherteam der Arizona State University in Tempe entdeckten in einer Höhle an der Küste Südafrikas den Nachweis, dass der frühe Homo spaiens schon vor 164.000 Jahren die Ressourcen der Küste nutze. Die bisherige Forschungsmeinung datierte dieses Ereignis 40.000 Jahre jünger.[...]
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Archaeologists in Moravia discover 7000 year-old sculpture
The find of the century is what Czech archaeologists are calling the discovery of a 7000 year-old statue in Masovice, a village just west of Znojmo, South Moravia. Although only the lower parts of the sculpture have been found, experts say that Hedvika, as the statue has been named by those who discovered it, is a unique find in a European context.On Wednesday, experts from the Brno Archaeological Institute marked a discovery that could change the way historians look at the era of 7 000 years ago, known as the Neolithic Age. During an emergency survey on a building site in the community of Masovice, some 8 km north of Znojmo in South Moravia, they discovered fragments of a ceramic female sculpture. Archaeologist Zdenek Cizmar, who was the first to lay his hands on this unusual find, explains the significance of the discovery.[...]
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Lesenacht im Alamannenmuseum Ellwangen
Mitte November veranstaltet das Alamannenmuseum in Ellwangen wieder mehrere Lesenächte zum Thema „Alamannen“. Erfahrene Museumspädagogen lesen dabei mitten im Alamannenmuseum aus bewährten Kinder- und Jugendbüchern vor. Zu den bevorzugten Titeln gehören Bücher wie „Feuer am Limes“, „Die Raubgräber“ oder „Die wundersame Rettung im Alamannenhain“. Als Teilnehmer werden Schulklassen aus dem Einzugsbereich des Museums gesucht.[...]
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Turkish Dam May Leave Mosques, Mosaics to Tigris Scuba Divers
Hasankeyf in southeast Turkey has been home to Assyrians, Romans, Byzantines and Ottomans over the past 3,000 years, and has the monuments to prove it. Visitors may soon need scuba gear to see them.
Turkey plans to build a $1.7 billion dam to generate power from the Tigris River, which flows through Hasankeyf en route to Iraq. Archaeologists are fighting the project so they don't have to choose between moving fragile structures like Hasankeyf's Silk Road bridge or seeing them submerged under 100 feet (30 meters) of water.[...]
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Turkey plans to build a $1.7 billion dam to generate power from the Tigris River, which flows through Hasankeyf en route to Iraq. Archaeologists are fighting the project so they don't have to choose between moving fragile structures like Hasankeyf's Silk Road bridge or seeing them submerged under 100 feet (30 meters) of water.[...]
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Die bemalten Gräber von Paestum
Das antike Paestum mit seinen drei großen dorischen Tempeln ist dank Goethes Hilfe schon Ende des 18. Jahrhundert in Deutschland berühmt geworden. Weniger bekannt ist, dass die Stadt in Süditalien zugleich einen der größten Schätze antiker Freskomalerei bewahrt: Rund 200 reich bemalte Gräber der Lukaner, die um 500 v. Chr. die ehemals griechische Kolonie Paestum besiedelten.[...]
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Evidence of rare 17th-century building discovered under parking lot
Archaeologists probing beneath the surface of a Merchants Square parking lot have discovered evidence of a rare 17th-century building that dates back to a little understood colonial outpost that preceded the town's founding in 1699.
Located under the SunTrust Bank parking lot at the corner of Prince George and Henry streets, the 40-foot-long post-in-ground structure is one of only a handful of buildings known from the days of Middle Plantation, which was established in 1633. It could provide important new clues about the apparently substantial but elusive settlement, which has puzzled scholars for years.[...]
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Located under the SunTrust Bank parking lot at the corner of Prince George and Henry streets, the 40-foot-long post-in-ground structure is one of only a handful of buildings known from the days of Middle Plantation, which was established in 1633. It could provide important new clues about the apparently substantial but elusive settlement, which has puzzled scholars for years.[...]
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Afghan city takes action to save ancient minarets
A group of mediaeval minarets in the Afghan city of Herat could be saved thanks to the closure of a busy road threatening their foundations.
The minarets, standing at more than 100 feet, are all that remain of what was once a brilliantly decorated complex for Islamic learning and devotion on the Silk Road on the outskirts of the western Afghan city.
Just over a century ago, more than a dozen minarets stood in Herat, part of a madrasa-mosque complex built in the 15th century.
Most of the camel-colored mud-brick towers, which were once sheathed in sparkling blue, green, white and black mosaic tiles, have toppled during decades of war and neglect.[...]
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The minarets, standing at more than 100 feet, are all that remain of what was once a brilliantly decorated complex for Islamic learning and devotion on the Silk Road on the outskirts of the western Afghan city.
Just over a century ago, more than a dozen minarets stood in Herat, part of a madrasa-mosque complex built in the 15th century.
Most of the camel-colored mud-brick towers, which were once sheathed in sparkling blue, green, white and black mosaic tiles, have toppled during decades of war and neglect.[...]
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Keltisches Stadttor entdeckt
Der kleine Ort Burgstall bei Creglingen-Finsterlohr liegt inmitten einer der bedeutendsten keltischen Stadtanlagen des 2. und 1. Jahrhunderts v. Chr. in Südwestdeutschland. Die ringsum von einem Wall umschlossene Anlage ist über 120 ha groß, aber bisher nur unzureichend erforscht. Da Teile dieses eindrucksvollen Geländedenkmals, insbesondere die im Ackergelände gelegenen Abschnitte der ehemaligen keltischen Stadtmauer, durch das Überpflügen schleichend zerstört werden, hat das Landesamt für Denkmalpflege beim Regierungspräsidium Stuttgart in diesem Jahr mit archäologischen Sondierungen in gefährdeten Bereichen des Oppidums und seines Umlandes begonnen. Die erste Grabungskampagne konnte nun mit der Lokalisierung und partiellen Freilegung einer bisher unbekannten keltischen Toranlage des 2. - 1. Jh. vor Chr. sehr erfolgreich abgeschlossen werden.
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8000-Year-Old Residency Discovered behind Galabar Dam
Archeological excavations behind Galabar dam in Zanjan province wrapped up after four and half months continual effort in the region. Discovering of more than 30 graves and burial gifts belongign to Calcolithic epoch and Iron Ages, a number of architectural evidence ranging in date from Calcolithic epoch to Islamic period were among the most important achievements during salvation activities behind Galabar Dam.
16 and 8 graves have been respectively identified in the cemeteries belonging to the first and third Iron Ages discovered behind the dam. 7 graves belonging to children buried in the floor of the houses during Calcolithic epoch have been also discovered during archeological excavations behind Galabar dam.[...]
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16 and 8 graves have been respectively identified in the cemeteries belonging to the first and third Iron Ages discovered behind the dam. 7 graves belonging to children buried in the floor of the houses during Calcolithic epoch have been also discovered during archeological excavations behind Galabar dam.[...]
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Kanal zum Nil
Jeder Ägyptenreisende hat ihn schon gesehen: den unvollendeten Obelisken im Granitsteinbruch von Assuan. Wie er seine Reise zum einige Kilometer entfernten Nil unternehmen sollte, haben nun Geologen von der University of Pennsylvania um Richard Parizek herausgefunden. Sie entdeckten Hinweise auf einen Kanal, der den Steinbruch mit dem Nil verband.[...]
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20 Oktober 2007
"Tatort Talheim" – 7000 Jahre später ermitteln Archäologen und Gerichtsmediziner
Ein Kriminalfall der Jungsteinzeit wirft viele Fragen auf: Wer überfiel die Talheimer Dorfgemeinschaft? Warum sind die Toten ohne erkennbares Grabritual in einer Grube verscharrt worden?
Skelettreste von 34 Menschen wurden 1983/84 entdeckt und im Folgenden von Archäologen, Anthropologen und Gerichtsmedizinern untersucht. Zahlreiche Spuren von Gewalteinwirkung konnten festgestellt werden. Die meisten Personen sind von hinten erschlagen worden und hatten sich offensichtlich nicht gewehrt.[...]
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Skelettreste von 34 Menschen wurden 1983/84 entdeckt und im Folgenden von Archäologen, Anthropologen und Gerichtsmedizinern untersucht. Zahlreiche Spuren von Gewalteinwirkung konnten festgestellt werden. Die meisten Personen sind von hinten erschlagen worden und hatten sich offensichtlich nicht gewehrt.[...]
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19 Oktober 2007
6.700 Jahre alter Frauenfuß in Mähren entdeckt
Tschechische Archäologen haben einen bedeutenden archäologischen Fund gemacht. Bei Grabungen im südmährischen Masovice (Groß Maispitz) seien die Wissenschafter auf ein Fußteil einer etwa 50 Zentimeter großen Frauenstatue gestoßen.
Das berichtete die Tageszeitung „Mlada fronta Dnes“ am Donnerstag.
Es handle sich um bemalte Keramik aus der Zeit 4700 bis 4800 Jahre vor Christus. „Eine Statue von solcher Größe und Art ist bisher weder in Europa noch im Orient verzeichnet worden“, wurde Vladimir Podborsky von der Brünner Masaryk-Universität zitiert.
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Das berichtete die Tageszeitung „Mlada fronta Dnes“ am Donnerstag.
Es handle sich um bemalte Keramik aus der Zeit 4700 bis 4800 Jahre vor Christus. „Eine Statue von solcher Größe und Art ist bisher weder in Europa noch im Orient verzeichnet worden“, wurde Vladimir Podborsky von der Brünner Masaryk-Universität zitiert.
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Neandertaler hatten menschliches Sprach-Gen
Neandertaler besaßen einen Erbgutabschnitt, der beim modernen Menschen für die Sprachentwicklung zuständig ist. Forscher werten die Entdeckung als weiteren Hinweis dafür, dass der einst als tumber Höhlenmensch verrufene Neandertaler ähnlich sprachgewandt war wie Homo sapiens.
Es ist ein neuer Hinweis darauf, dass der Neandertaler eine ähnliche Fähigkeit zur Sprachentwicklung besaß wie der moderne Mensch: Bei beiden ist das einzige bislang bekannte für die Sprache zuständige Gen, ein Erbgutabschnitt namens FOX P2, identisch. Das schließt ein europäisches Forscherteam um Johannes Krause vom Max-Planck-Institut für evolutionäre Anthropologie in Leipzig aus einem Genvergleich von Neandertaler und Homo sapiens. Bislang waren Experten davon ausgegangen, dass nur der Mensch diese besondere Form von FOX P2 hat.[...]
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Es ist ein neuer Hinweis darauf, dass der Neandertaler eine ähnliche Fähigkeit zur Sprachentwicklung besaß wie der moderne Mensch: Bei beiden ist das einzige bislang bekannte für die Sprache zuständige Gen, ein Erbgutabschnitt namens FOX P2, identisch. Das schließt ein europäisches Forscherteam um Johannes Krause vom Max-Planck-Institut für evolutionäre Anthropologie in Leipzig aus einem Genvergleich von Neandertaler und Homo sapiens. Bislang waren Experten davon ausgegangen, dass nur der Mensch diese besondere Form von FOX P2 hat.[...]
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Fund bei Bauarbeiten in Reckenthin
Archäologen haben in Reckenthin (Gemeinde Groß Pankow) Reste von einem alten Ofen entdeckt. In dem so genannten Rennfeuerofen ist früher aus gesammeltem Raseneisenerz flüssiges Eisenerz gewonnen worden, das die Menschen für die Herstellung von Schwertern oder Werkzeugen benötigten. Das sagte gestern der Archäologe Torsten Dressler auf Nachfrage. Das Archäologiebüro ABD-Dressler aus Glienicke (Landkreis Oberhavel) begleitet die Bauarbeiten in Reckenthin. In dem Dorf entsteht derzeit eine neue Buswendeschleife (die MAZ berichtete).[...]
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Archäologische Grabungen auf Dresdner Altmarkt beendet
Die archäologischen Grabungen auf dem Dresdner Altmarkt sind vorfristig beendet worden. Auf rund 4000 Quadratmeter Fläche seien tausende Objekte geborgen und hunderte Befunde wie etwa Reste von Grubenhäusern aus der Zeit um 1200 dokumentiert worden. Sie zählten zu den frühesten profanen Bauzeugnissen der Stadt, teilte das Landesamt für Archäologie in Dresden mit. Zum Abschluss seien Keller und Grundmauern an der Ostseite des Marktes untersucht worden. Unter ihm soll bis Mitte 2008 eine Tiefgarage mit rund 500 Stellplätzen entstehen.
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Rich haul at rock-art site in Tamil Nadu
A cavern filled with ancient rock paintings has been discovered at Puthurmalai, 6 km from Usilampatti in Madurai district in Tamil Nadu. Malaipatti is the nearest village.The paintings include human figures dancing, marching, hunting and riding on animals, scenes of chase and unidentified animals. Others include geometrical designs and abstract paintings.
A 10-member team headed by K.T. Gandhirajan, an explorer who specialises in art history, found the site on October 3.[...]
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Italian experts to explore parts of ancient Patliputra
A three-member Italian archaeologist team, in a joint collaboration with the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), will explore the undiscovered parts of the ancient Patliputra, near moder-day Patna.
'Our thrust will be to study, explore and identify new sites related to ancient Patliputra,' Giovenni Veradi, an internationally acclaimed archaeologist, told IANS here Thursday.[...]
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'Our thrust will be to study, explore and identify new sites related to ancient Patliputra,' Giovenni Veradi, an internationally acclaimed archaeologist, told IANS here Thursday.[...]
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Saxon graves find
When workmen discovered human remains as they cleared a site for new classrooms at a Twyford school, staff briefly thought they had a crime scene on their hands.
The panic soon turned into a historical feast for pupils and teachers alike, however, when it turned out the bones found at Twyford School were more than 1,000 years old.[...]
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The panic soon turned into a historical feast for pupils and teachers alike, however, when it turned out the bones found at Twyford School were more than 1,000 years old.[...]
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Czech archaeologists find 7,000 year-old unique statue
Czech Archaeologists have uncovered a part of a half-meter high statue of a woman nearly 7,000 years old in the country, which was called "a find of the century," the daily Mlada fronta Dnes (MfD) reported on Thursday.
Experts from Brno's Masaryk University confirmed the unique character of the statue uncovered in Masovice, South Moravia area of the Czech republic, the paper said.
The hollow legs and haunch of the female statue, made of ceramic, originate in 4,800 - 4,700 B.C., MfD wrote.[...]
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Experts from Brno's Masaryk University confirmed the unique character of the statue uncovered in Masovice, South Moravia area of the Czech republic, the paper said.
The hollow legs and haunch of the female statue, made of ceramic, originate in 4,800 - 4,700 B.C., MfD wrote.[...]
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First Farmers Wanted Clothes, Not Food
People turned to farming to grow fiber for clothing, and not to provide food, says one researcher who challenges conventional ideas about the origins of agriculture.
Ian Gilligan, a postgraduate researcher from the Australian National University, says his theory also explains why Aboriginal Australians were not generally farmers.
Gilligan says they did not need fiber for clothing, so had no reason to grow crops like cotton.[...]
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Ian Gilligan, a postgraduate researcher from the Australian National University, says his theory also explains why Aboriginal Australians were not generally farmers.
Gilligan says they did not need fiber for clothing, so had no reason to grow crops like cotton.[...]
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Fossilized cashew nuts reveal Europe was important route between Africa and South America
Cashew nut fossils have been identified in 47-million year old lake sediment in Germany, revealing that the cashew genus Anacardium was once distributed in Europe, remote from its modern “native” distribution in Central and South America. It was previously proposed that Anacardium and its African sister genus, Fegimanra, diverged from their common ancestor when the landmasses of Africa and South America separated. However, groundbreaking new data in the October issue of the International Journal of Plant Sciences indicate that Europe may be an important biogeographic link between Africa and the New World.[...]
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Cave clue to "first beachcombers"
The waste from shellfish dinners discarded in a South African cave is said to be the earliest evidence of humans living and thriving by the sea.
The material was found by scientists working in a sandstone opening at Pinnacle Point on the Cape.[...]
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The material was found by scientists working in a sandstone opening at Pinnacle Point on the Cape.[...]
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Wortgewandter Neandertaler
Konnte er sprechen oder konnte er es nicht? Immerhin: Als Forscher vor fast 25 Jahren in Israel die Überreste eines Neandertalers fanden, machten sie eine erstaunliche Entdeckung. Sie fanden ein Zungenbein, das dem des modernen Menschen ähnelte – und ohne das wir nicht reden könnten.
Wissenschaftler des Max-Planck-Instituts für Evolutionäre Anthropologie in Leipzig räumten nun auch die letzten Zweifel an den Sprachfertigkeiten des Homo sapiens neanderthalensis aus.[...]
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Wissenschaftler des Max-Planck-Instituts für Evolutionäre Anthropologie in Leipzig räumten nun auch die letzten Zweifel an den Sprachfertigkeiten des Homo sapiens neanderthalensis aus.[...]
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18 Oktober 2007
Frühe Menschen waren Strandliebhaber
Sommer, Sonne, Strand - schon vor 160.000 Jahren zog es den modernen Menschen ans Meer. Und der Fisch, den er dort als Nahrungsquelle für sich entdeckte, könnte ihm seinen Siegeszug über den ganzen Planeten erst möglich gemacht haben.
Die Menschheit zog es schon früh in ihrer Entwicklung ans Meer: Schon vor über 160.000 Jahren ernährten sich Menschen von Meerestieren, haben amerikanische Wissenschaftler bei Ausgrabungen in Südafrika herausgefunden. Damit hätte die Menschheit um 40.000 Jahre früher Fisch als Nahrungsquelle entdeckt, als man bislang glaubte. Der moderne Mensch entwickelte sich der gängigen Lehrmeinung nach vor 100.000 bis 200.000 Jahren im Süden Afrikas.[...]
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Die Menschheit zog es schon früh in ihrer Entwicklung ans Meer: Schon vor über 160.000 Jahren ernährten sich Menschen von Meerestieren, haben amerikanische Wissenschaftler bei Ausgrabungen in Südafrika herausgefunden. Damit hätte die Menschheit um 40.000 Jahre früher Fisch als Nahrungsquelle entdeckt, als man bislang glaubte. Der moderne Mensch entwickelte sich der gängigen Lehrmeinung nach vor 100.000 bis 200.000 Jahren im Süden Afrikas.[...]
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Neue Ötzi-Wanderausstellung in Stockholm eröffnet
Die völlig neu gestaltete Wanderausstellung zum Ötzi hat nun auch den hohen Norden erobert. Der Präsident der Südtiroler Landesmuseen, Bruno Hosp, und deren Koordinator, Othmar Parteli, haben die Ausstellung nun im "Historiska Museet" in Stockholm eröffnet.
Nicht weniger als 400 Interessierte waren gekommen, um die Eröffnung der Ausstellung über Ötzi und seine Zeit zu verfolgen und auch die ersten Ausstellungstage haben bereits die Erwartungen der Kuratoren im "Historiska Museet" übertroffen.[...]
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Nicht weniger als 400 Interessierte waren gekommen, um die Eröffnung der Ausstellung über Ötzi und seine Zeit zu verfolgen und auch die ersten Ausstellungstage haben bereits die Erwartungen der Kuratoren im "Historiska Museet" übertroffen.[...]
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Weststeirischer Marmor für Rom
6000 Jahre alt sind die ältesten Spuren von Menschen, die man in Gallmannsegg fand. Heute ist die Ortschaft vor allem unter Wanderern ein sehr beliebter Treffpunkt.
Galmansekk in der Chanach" wurde Gallmannsegg bei seiner ersten urkundlichen Erwähnung 1373 genannt. Die Geschichte dieser Region, welche bis hinauf zur Sommerweide der Lipizzaner beim "Brendl" auf der Gleinalm reicht, weist aber viel weiter zurück. In der Nähe des Gutshofes des Herzogs von Beaufort-Spontin wurde eine Rundnackenaxt gefunden, welche aus der Jungsteinzeit, um etwa 4000 vor Christus, stammt.[...]
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Galmansekk in der Chanach" wurde Gallmannsegg bei seiner ersten urkundlichen Erwähnung 1373 genannt. Die Geschichte dieser Region, welche bis hinauf zur Sommerweide der Lipizzaner beim "Brendl" auf der Gleinalm reicht, weist aber viel weiter zurück. In der Nähe des Gutshofes des Herzogs von Beaufort-Spontin wurde eine Rundnackenaxt gefunden, welche aus der Jungsteinzeit, um etwa 4000 vor Christus, stammt.[...]
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Tag der Archäologie am 27. Oktober in Kiel
Geschichten rund um die Archäologie erwarten Besucher am 27. Oktober (9.00 Uhr bis 17.30 Uhr) in der Universität Kiel. Wissenschaftler informieren am 2. Tag der Veranstaltung über den neuesten Forschungsstand in Schleswig-Holstein, teilte das Archäologische Landesamt am Mittwoch mit.[...]
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Destruction of Historical Sites behind Seimareh Dam
It seems the sad story of witnessing destruction of historical evidence due to lack of coordination between different organizations will never come to an end. This time, activities of oil exploration activities of Iran’s Ministry of Petroleum have led into destruction of a number of historical sites behind Seimareh dam in Ilam province.
While existence of 100 prehistoric, historic, and Islamic sites have already been traced during archeological excavations behind Seimareh Dam and despite the fact that a number of cultural heritage experts including Hassan Fazeli Nashli, head of Archeology Research Center, believes that historical evidence located behind Seimareh Dam are even more invaluable than those behind Sivand dam in Fars province, ignorance toward them still continue.[...]
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While existence of 100 prehistoric, historic, and Islamic sites have already been traced during archeological excavations behind Seimareh Dam and despite the fact that a number of cultural heritage experts including Hassan Fazeli Nashli, head of Archeology Research Center, believes that historical evidence located behind Seimareh Dam are even more invaluable than those behind Sivand dam in Fars province, ignorance toward them still continue.[...]
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Robin Hood's Prison?
New evidence has been discovered that the medieval caves under Nottingham’s Galleries of Justice museum were once used by the Sheriff of Nottingham as a prison.
The dark dungeon cells would have been in use when the Sheriff resided at the Shire Hall and County Gaol.
“It is an exciting discovery,” said Tim Desmond, Chief Executive at the Galleries. “The cave has always been known as the ‘Sheriff’s Dungeon’, but until now we have only been aware of its later use as a chapel for the Georgian prison.”[...]
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The dark dungeon cells would have been in use when the Sheriff resided at the Shire Hall and County Gaol.
“It is an exciting discovery,” said Tim Desmond, Chief Executive at the Galleries. “The cave has always been known as the ‘Sheriff’s Dungeon’, but until now we have only been aware of its later use as a chapel for the Georgian prison.”[...]
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Did seafood encourage 'Out of Africa' trips?
Archaeologists have uncovered the earliest known remains of human habitation by the coast, a finding that may explain how humans ventured beyond Africa at the start of their planetary odyssey.
Mussel shells, sharpened pieces of red ochre and stone micro-tools found in a sea cave in South Africa suggest that Homo sapiens headed for the beach quite soon after emerging from the savannah, they say.[...]
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Mussel shells, sharpened pieces of red ochre and stone micro-tools found in a sea cave in South Africa suggest that Homo sapiens headed for the beach quite soon after emerging from the savannah, they say.[...]
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Uncovering Nova Scotia’s Hidden History
Katie Cottreau-Robins wonders what it must have been like when their eyes met — when the newly freed black Loyalists and the black slaves of white Loyalists encountered each other on the same ship bound for Nova Scotia.
“There must have been an interaction between the freed and the enslaved — what would they have said to each other?” she asks. “Gosh, it must have been tough.”
There’s a lot to learn about slavery in post-revolutionary Nova Scotia. Ms. Cottreau-Robins, who has a Master of Environmental Design Studies from Dalhousie, is delving into the subject for her PhD, an interdisciplinary degree that combines social history, landscape studies, and archaeology. She’s got a team of advisers to help her: history professor Jerry Bannister, architecture profs Christine Macy and Sarah Bonnemaison and the chair of Anthropology Department at Saint Mary’s University, Steve Davis.[...]
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“There must have been an interaction between the freed and the enslaved — what would they have said to each other?” she asks. “Gosh, it must have been tough.”
There’s a lot to learn about slavery in post-revolutionary Nova Scotia. Ms. Cottreau-Robins, who has a Master of Environmental Design Studies from Dalhousie, is delving into the subject for her PhD, an interdisciplinary degree that combines social history, landscape studies, and archaeology. She’s got a team of advisers to help her: history professor Jerry Bannister, architecture profs Christine Macy and Sarah Bonnemaison and the chair of Anthropology Department at Saint Mary’s University, Steve Davis.[...]
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Aswan Obelisk Quarry more than meets the eye
The unfinished Obelisk Quarry in Aswan, Egypt, has a canal that may have connected to the Nile and allowed the large stone monuments to float to their permanent locations, according to an international team of researchers. This canal, however, may be allowing salts from ground water to seep into what has been the best preserved example of obelisk quarrying in Egypt.
"Working deposits and surfaces exposed during excavation are being damaged by accumulation of salts," the researchers said at the Second International Conference on Geology of the Tethyr at the Cairo University. "These unique artifacts document quarry methods and should be preserved."[...]
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"Working deposits and surfaces exposed during excavation are being damaged by accumulation of salts," the researchers said at the Second International Conference on Geology of the Tethyr at the Cairo University. "These unique artifacts document quarry methods and should be preserved."[...]
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Railroad Threatens Persepolis
The latest decision of the Islamic Republic Ministry of Roads and Transportation (IRMRT) on the construction of a new railroad which endangered the Achaemenid site of Naqsh-e Rostam now also poses a grave threat to Persepolis.
The regime's has recently announced that the railway route will pass through the Marvdasht Gorge located between Mount Hossein and Mount Rahmat. The magnificent ruins of Persepolis lie at the foot of Mt. Rahmat.[...]
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The regime's has recently announced that the railway route will pass through the Marvdasht Gorge located between Mount Hossein and Mount Rahmat. The magnificent ruins of Persepolis lie at the foot of Mt. Rahmat.[...]
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Als der Mensch zum Fischer wurde
In Pinnacle Point am Kap der Guten Hoffung haben Forscher der Arizona State University die ältesten Hinweise auf gezielte Handlungsweisen des Menschen entdeckt. Der Fund von Feuersteinklingen lässt vermuten, dass die Küstenbewohner bereits vor 164.000 Jahren im Meer nach Krustentieren jagten – das ist rund 40.000 Jahre früher als bisher angenommen. Vermutlich befestigten sie die Klingen dazu am Ende von Wurfspeeren.[...]
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Ancient Russian Birchbark Manuscripts Now on the Web
Russian scholars have set about translating relic birchbark manuscripts into English, the Novgorod Museum Reserve informs. The translated texts will be posted on the already existing web site http://www.gramoty.ru/.
The project on translating texts of birchbark manuscripts and placing them on the internet is realized for the first time ever – a representative of the Novgorod Museum Reserve added. The unique site already presents 1049 manuscripts of the 11th – 15th centuries, discovered during archeological excavations in Veliki Novgorod, Vitebsk, Zvenigorod, Tver, Torzhok, Pskov, Staraya Russa and Rurik site.[...]
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Древнерусские берестяные грамоты разместили в интернете
The project on translating texts of birchbark manuscripts and placing them on the internet is realized for the first time ever – a representative of the Novgorod Museum Reserve added. The unique site already presents 1049 manuscripts of the 11th – 15th centuries, discovered during archeological excavations in Veliki Novgorod, Vitebsk, Zvenigorod, Tver, Torzhok, Pskov, Staraya Russa and Rurik site.[...]
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Древнерусские берестяные грамоты разместили в интернете
A Rich and Royal Ruin in the Heart of Hanoi
Nine hundred years before Ho Chi Minh declared Hanoi the capital of a newly independent Vietnam in 1945, the first king of the Ly Dynasty issued a similar decree.
In 1010 King Ly Thai To picked Thang Long (“Ascending Dragon”), situated within present-day Hanoi, as the capital for a country that had defeated the Tang Dynasty less than a century before, ending a millennium of Chinese rule.[...]
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In 1010 King Ly Thai To picked Thang Long (“Ascending Dragon”), situated within present-day Hanoi, as the capital for a country that had defeated the Tang Dynasty less than a century before, ending a millennium of Chinese rule.[...]
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Raiders of the Faux Ark
Biblical archeology is too important to leave to crackpots and ideologues. It's time to fight back.
Noah's Ark. The Ark of the Covenant. The Garden of Eden. Sodom and Gomorrah. The Exodus. The Lost Tomb of Jesus. All have been "found" in the last 10 years, including one within the past six months. The discoverers: a former SWAT team member; an investigator of ghosts, telepathy, and parapsychology; a filmmaker who calls himself "The Naked Archeologist"; and others, none of whom has any professional training in archeology.[...]
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Noah's Ark. The Ark of the Covenant. The Garden of Eden. Sodom and Gomorrah. The Exodus. The Lost Tomb of Jesus. All have been "found" in the last 10 years, including one within the past six months. The discoverers: a former SWAT team member; an investigator of ghosts, telepathy, and parapsychology; a filmmaker who calls himself "The Naked Archeologist"; and others, none of whom has any professional training in archeology.[...]
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Story of early Florida black settlement emerging
For 10 years, they fought, hid and prayed for freedom here by the river, those 750 fugitive slaves, free blacks and black Seminoles who drifted west from the middle of Florida to form the largest community of its kind in the early 19th century South. Then, in 1821, their settlement, which they had named Angola after its kindred region in West Africa, was burned and looted and destroyed, probably by order of Gen.[...]
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Scientists retrace Indian trade routes
Idaho State University anthropologists are retracing American Indian trade routes by bombarding arrowheads and other stone tools with radiation that helps locate their origins.
The work at the Idaho Accelerator Center in Pocatello involves a process called photon activation analysis. It allows researchers to measure trace elements in an object and use the data to match artifacts with their places of origin, such as matching arrowheads made of obsidian with the lava flows they came from. That can provide evidence about how such items were passed among the West's tribes.[...]
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The work at the Idaho Accelerator Center in Pocatello involves a process called photon activation analysis. It allows researchers to measure trace elements in an object and use the data to match artifacts with their places of origin, such as matching arrowheads made of obsidian with the lava flows they came from. That can provide evidence about how such items were passed among the West's tribes.[...]
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Ausgrabungen am Tempelberg
Im Streit um die Ausgrabungen am Jersualemer Tempelberg erhitzen sich erneut die Gemüter. Am vergangenen Sonntag wurde eine Fortsetzung der Arbeiten, die im Juni aufgrund fehlender städtischer Genehmigungen gestoppt worden waren, im israelischen Fernsehen angekündigt. Gestern ließ allerdings der einzige arabische Minister im Kabinett verlauten, dass die Grabungen verschoben seien. Als Grund gab er an, dass die gesamte Regierung das Projekt befürworten müsse.[...]
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16 Oktober 2007
Streit um Millionenschatz
Amerikanische Tiefseeforscher haben im Atlantik einen Schatz im Wert von 370 Millionen Euro geborgen. Nun stoppte die spanische Marine die Forscher.
Ein Streit um einen Millionenschatz, den amerikanische Tiefseeforscher im Atlantik geborgen haben, hat sich weiter zugespitzt. Die spanische Marine zwang am Dienstag ein Schiff des US-Spezialunternehmens Odyssey Marine Exploration, den Hafen von Algeciras in Südspanien anzulaufen. Ein spanischer Ermittlungsrichter ordnete eine Durchsuchung des Schiffs an.[...]
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Ein Streit um einen Millionenschatz, den amerikanische Tiefseeforscher im Atlantik geborgen haben, hat sich weiter zugespitzt. Die spanische Marine zwang am Dienstag ein Schiff des US-Spezialunternehmens Odyssey Marine Exploration, den Hafen von Algeciras in Südspanien anzulaufen. Ein spanischer Ermittlungsrichter ordnete eine Durchsuchung des Schiffs an.[...]
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Die Götter ziehen um, wegen des sauren Regens
Sie haben die Römer und den Zweiten Weltkrieg überstanden. Doch wegen der Umweltverschmutzung müssen nun rund 4500 Kunstwerke von der Akropolis geräumt werden. Sie sollen Platz in einem neuen Museum finden. Der Großumzug ist ein ziemlich heikles Projekt.
Niemand war lebhafter erstaunt über Effizienz und Eleganz der Olympiade 2004 als die Griechen selbst: Das hatte man sich eigentlich nicht zugetraut, und schon gar nicht im Zeitplan. Aber die Götter waren gnädig.[...]
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Niemand war lebhafter erstaunt über Effizienz und Eleganz der Olympiade 2004 als die Griechen selbst: Das hatte man sich eigentlich nicht zugetraut, und schon gar nicht im Zeitplan. Aber die Götter waren gnädig.[...]
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Israel verschiebt umstrittene Bauarbeiten am Tempelberg
Wegen eines drohenden religiösen Konflikts hat Israel die Wiederaufnahme von umstrittenen Bauarbeiten an einer Rampe am Tempelberg in Jerusalem verschoben. Es gebe keinen Zweifel, dass die Arbeiten eine "ungünstige Atmosphäre" schaffen würden, sagte der israelische Kulturminister Ghaleb Madschadle am Montag im staatlichen Hörfunk mit Blick auf die geplante Nahost-Friedenskonferenz im November. Es müsse verhindert werden, dass ein politischer Konflikt zu einem religiösen Konflikt werde, sagte Madschadle. Nach gewaltsamen Protesten von Palästinensern waren die Bauarbeiten und archäologische Ausgrabungen im Februar ausgesetzt worden.[...]
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After 2,500 years, Parthenon treasures move to new home
A collective gasp filled the air early yesterday as a blue crate containing a 2.5-tonne slab of marble universally viewed as one of the most important works of antiquity, was hoisted by a giant crane from the Acropolis. For those who had come to watch, this was history in the making, the first sculpture to officially leave the ancient citadel since Phidias carved the artworks, 2,500 years ago.
The moment, heavy in symbolism, was not lost on Greece's culture minister, Michalis Liapis. "For the first time, after 25 centuries, the sculptures are being transferred to the new Acropolis museum.[...]
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The moment, heavy in symbolism, was not lost on Greece's culture minister, Michalis Liapis. "For the first time, after 25 centuries, the sculptures are being transferred to the new Acropolis museum.[...]
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Ancient Qin Dynasty road discovered in Hunan
During the third general census of cultural relics in Hunan Province, an ancient road built during the Qin Dynasty (221–206 b.c.) was discovered around the environs of Dengjiatang Village, Chenzhou City in the province.
This roadway served as an important communications route two thousand years ago. "That ancient road is comparable to today's highway from Beijing to Zhuhai," Xie Wujing, an ancient road specialist in the Hunan Provincial Cultural Relics Bureau said.[...]
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This roadway served as an important communications route two thousand years ago. "That ancient road is comparable to today's highway from Beijing to Zhuhai," Xie Wujing, an ancient road specialist in the Hunan Provincial Cultural Relics Bureau said.[...]
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Cannon raised from wreck presumed to be pirate Blackbeard's ship
Archaeologists on Monday raised a cannon from a sunken ship that could have belonged to the pirate Blackbeard.
The roughly 8-foot (2-meter)-long cannon was pulled from an ongoing excavation at the presumed site of the ship, the Queen Anne's Revenge.
Historians believe Blackbeard's ship ran aground in Beaufort Inlet in June 1718. State archaeologists have researched the shipwreck for 10 years but are still looking for a indisputable link to Blackbeard.
The current three-month expedition began in August and is expected to recover thousands of artifacts.
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The roughly 8-foot (2-meter)-long cannon was pulled from an ongoing excavation at the presumed site of the ship, the Queen Anne's Revenge.
Historians believe Blackbeard's ship ran aground in Beaufort Inlet in June 1718. State archaeologists have researched the shipwreck for 10 years but are still looking for a indisputable link to Blackbeard.
The current three-month expedition began in August and is expected to recover thousands of artifacts.
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Three Ancient Sarcophaguses Found in Varna
Tree stone sarcophaguses were found during excavation works in the region of the cooperation market in the centre of Varna city.
According to the specialists the sarcophaguses can be dated to the 2nd-3rd century after Christ.
Two of the sarcophaguses were found last week, the third- today, in the same area, known as " The Odessa Necropolis". In one of the graves were found clay lamp and cups, and in the other- bronze coin.
One of the graves is positionated north- south, the others- east-west. It is supposed middle-class people were buried in them.[...]
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According to the specialists the sarcophaguses can be dated to the 2nd-3rd century after Christ.
Two of the sarcophaguses were found last week, the third- today, in the same area, known as " The Odessa Necropolis". In one of the graves were found clay lamp and cups, and in the other- bronze coin.
One of the graves is positionated north- south, the others- east-west. It is supposed middle-class people were buried in them.[...]
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30 years of archaeology in Bahrain
Thirty years of archaeological research and the findings in the Kingdom of Bahrain unearthed by the French archaeologists are being commemorated with a unique exhibition entitled Arkheo and organised by the French Embassy in collaboration with the Bahraini French Cultural Centre, Jamsheer House and BNP Paribas.
The one-of-its-kind show will be inaugurated on October 30 at Jamsheer House at 8 pm.[...]
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The one-of-its-kind show will be inaugurated on October 30 at Jamsheer House at 8 pm.[...]
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15 Oktober 2007
Ausstellung mit Funden aus der Steinzeit in Trebbin
Funde aus der Steinzeit zeigt die Heimatstube in Trebbin (Teltow-Fläming) bis zum Januar 2008. Nach Angaben des Museums vom Montag handelt es sich bei den Ausstellungsstücken um Funde, die in oder nahe Trebbin in den vergangenen Jahren entdeckt worden sind. Darunter sind Feuersteine, Faustkeile, Speerspitzen und Klingen. Obwohl die etwa 20 Kilometer südlich von Potsdam gelegene Stadt erst etwa 800 Jahre alt ist, ist die Region seit mehreren tausend Jahren besiedelt.
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Rückgabe von Kunstschätzen
Geschichte lässt sich nicht zurückdrehen wie eine Uhr. Griechenland fordert von London die Rückgabe von Parthenon-Skulpturen, doch nationalistischem Herkunftsdenken sollte nicht nachgegeben werden.[...]
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Umzug antiker Skulpturen an der Akropolis begonnen
An der Akropolis in Athen hat der Umzug der antiken Skulpturen begonnen. Drei riesige Kräne hoben zunächst einen Teil des tonnenschweren Parthenonfrieses vom bisherigen Museum zum 300 Meter tiefer gelegenen neuen Museum. Das Flachrelief, das eine Prozession zu Ehren der Göttin Athena zeigt, wurde für den heiklen Transport in einer Metallkiste verstaut. Damit begann der Umzug von mehr als 300 Skulpturen und Statuen, die in den nächsten Wochen in das unterhalb der antiken Stadtfestung gelegene neue Museum gebracht werden sollen.[...]
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Unsolved Case of Fire in Sharifie Caravanserai, Hamedan
“Asad allah Bayat” manager of Hamedan CHTO announced: intentional or unintentional cause of this fire is still to be discovered by the experts. He believes that the fire department of Hamedan province should be in charge of investigating this conflagration.
Most of the artworks of this Ghajarian Caravanserai were wooden and had been reconstructed with the budget of businessmen under the supervision of CHTO, prior to the occurrence of fire.[...]
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Most of the artworks of this Ghajarian Caravanserai were wooden and had been reconstructed with the budget of businessmen under the supervision of CHTO, prior to the occurrence of fire.[...]
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Just what did the Mary Rose tell us?
The raising of the Mary Rose in 1982 was greeted with feverish excitement, but what has this landmark find actually told us in the 25 years since?
At the tail end of 1982 it seemed like you couldn't switch on Newsround without seeing something to do with Mary Rose.[...]
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At the tail end of 1982 it seemed like you couldn't switch on Newsround without seeing something to do with Mary Rose.[...]
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Israel to Resume Dig Near Temple Mount
Israel will resume archaeological excavations near a Jerusalem holy site that has often been a flashpoint for violence, Israeli officials said Sunday. The decision drew Palestinian charges that Israel is trying to scuttle next month's U.S.-sponsored peace conference.
Fearing an outbreak of violence, an Israeli Cabinet minister said he stalled construction for at least two weeks. But officials said they remained determined to push forward with the project.
The dig is located outside the Old City compound known to Jews as the Temple Mount and to Muslims as the Noble Sanctuary, and is home to the gold-capped Dome of the Rock and the Al Aqsa Mosque.[...]
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Fearing an outbreak of violence, an Israeli Cabinet minister said he stalled construction for at least two weeks. But officials said they remained determined to push forward with the project.
The dig is located outside the Old City compound known to Jews as the Temple Mount and to Muslims as the Noble Sanctuary, and is home to the gold-capped Dome of the Rock and the Al Aqsa Mosque.[...]
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City Mistakenly Unearths Ancient Hawaiian Remains
Despite a warning from the Department of Land and Natural Resources, city workers unearthed ancient Hawaiian remains on Oahu's leeward coast.
To make matters worse, some Makaha families say it's at a place where work crews should have known better.
Family members maintain this is a well documented historical site. They claim the city is well aware of the burials, that's the reason the city bought the property back in the 1980's.[...]
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To make matters worse, some Makaha families say it's at a place where work crews should have known better.
Family members maintain this is a well documented historical site. They claim the city is well aware of the burials, that's the reason the city bought the property back in the 1980's.[...]
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Archaeologists fear the worst for historic site
Michael Collins, an archaeological researcher at the University of Texas, has spent the past 16 years studying artifacts from a patch of Williamson County to uncover a prehistoric society that camped there nearly 11,000 years ago.
"I put seven years of mind-numbing and back-breaking effort into this," Collins said as he thumbed through a five-volume, 1,400-page report that he and 30 other experts wrote. "This was not easy."
A major road now covers the site, but Collins thinks land nearby has similar finds. He may never get to find out.
This month, a judge reaffirmed the right of the original owners to reclaim the 21/2-acre tract between RM 1431 and Parmer Lane in Cedar Park from an archaeological conservation group. The disputed land was never excavated, but it's next to an extraordinary piece of Texas history that attracted Collins and other researchers.[...]
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"I put seven years of mind-numbing and back-breaking effort into this," Collins said as he thumbed through a five-volume, 1,400-page report that he and 30 other experts wrote. "This was not easy."
A major road now covers the site, but Collins thinks land nearby has similar finds. He may never get to find out.
This month, a judge reaffirmed the right of the original owners to reclaim the 21/2-acre tract between RM 1431 and Parmer Lane in Cedar Park from an archaeological conservation group. The disputed land was never excavated, but it's next to an extraordinary piece of Texas history that attracted Collins and other researchers.[...]
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Ancient Necropolis Earthed in Busy District in Bulgaria's Coastal Varna
Builders, working on a construction site near the market place of the Bulgarian coastal town of Varna, earthed a second century necropolis containing two sarcophagi.
The graveyard was discovered in a region known as the Odessos necropolis and contained the skeletons of a 30-year-old woman and a man, who are believed to have been a poor family.[...]
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The graveyard was discovered in a region known as the Odessos necropolis and contained the skeletons of a 30-year-old woman and a man, who are believed to have been a poor family.[...]
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Ancient Mexican city raises questions about Mesoamerica's Mother Culture
Deep in the Huastec jungle the enormous carved stone monolith stands, suspended over the pool of water where a team of archaeologists discovered it. A powerful woman stands at the center of the carving, flanked by two smaller decapitated women. A stream of liquid flows from the headless women toward the woman in the center.
The women on each side are thought to represent priestesses, and the liquid represents the life force, while the woman at the center represents Mother Earth; so the priestesses seem to be nurturing the Earth with their life force. The truth is, however, nobody knows for sure what these stones mean.[...]
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The women on each side are thought to represent priestesses, and the liquid represents the life force, while the woman at the center represents Mother Earth; so the priestesses seem to be nurturing the Earth with their life force. The truth is, however, nobody knows for sure what these stones mean.[...]
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Divers Chart Alaskan Shipwreck
A private dive team exploring the waters of south-central Alaska has discovered the oldest American shipwreck ever found in the state, officials said Monday.
The Torrent sank 139 years ago in Cook Inlet after tidal currents, among the world's most powerful, rammed it into a reef south of the Kenai Peninsula. Documents from the period show that all 155 people on board survived.
The United States had purchased Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million in 1867, less than a year earlier, and about 130 Army soldiers had come north on the Torrent to build the first U.S. military fort in south-central Alaska, now the state's most populous region.[...]
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The Torrent sank 139 years ago in Cook Inlet after tidal currents, among the world's most powerful, rammed it into a reef south of the Kenai Peninsula. Documents from the period show that all 155 people on board survived.
The United States had purchased Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million in 1867, less than a year earlier, and about 130 Army soldiers had come north on the Torrent to build the first U.S. military fort in south-central Alaska, now the state's most populous region.[...]
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An extraordinary shipwreck discovered in Alaska
Plumbing the shallows of Lower Cook Inlet near the tip of the Kenai Peninsula this summer, a team of divers located what authorities say is the oldest American shipwreck in Alaska.
It also marks a pivotal chapter in U.S. history.
The four-person party charted and photographed remnants of the Torrent, a huge, square-rigged sailing vessel that struck a reef and sank near Port Graham in 1868, less than a year after the U.S. purchased Alaska from Russia.
Aboard the vessel at the time were women, children and a battery of 130 U.S. soldiers, some of whom were veterans of the recent Civil War. They had been ordered to construct the first U.S. fort on the mainland of south central Alaska.[...]
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It also marks a pivotal chapter in U.S. history.
The four-person party charted and photographed remnants of the Torrent, a huge, square-rigged sailing vessel that struck a reef and sank near Port Graham in 1868, less than a year after the U.S. purchased Alaska from Russia.
Aboard the vessel at the time were women, children and a battery of 130 U.S. soldiers, some of whom were veterans of the recent Civil War. They had been ordered to construct the first U.S. fort on the mainland of south central Alaska.[...]
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14 Oktober 2007
Älteste Wandmalereien der Welt in Syrien
"Es sieht aus wie ein Gemälde von Paul Klee", schwärmt Éric Coqueugniot. Ende September hatte der Forscher mit seinem Team vom Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique eine vier Quadratmeter große bemalte Wand in der neolithischen Siedlung Dja`de el Mughara am Euphrat freigelegt – und die bisher älteste Wandmalerei der Welt entdeckt: schachbrettartig angeordnete rote und schwarze Quadrate auf weißem Grund.[...]
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13 Oktober 2007
Knights Templar win heresy reprieve after 700 years
The Knights Templar, the medieval Christian military order accused of heresy and sexual misconduct, will soon be partly rehabilitated when the Vatican publishes trial documents it had closely guarded for 700 years.
A reproduction of the minutes of trials against the Templars, "'Processus Contra Templarios -- Papal Inquiry into the Trial of the Templars"' is a massive work and much more than a book -- with a 5,900 euros ($8,333) price tag.[...]
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A reproduction of the minutes of trials against the Templars, "'Processus Contra Templarios -- Papal Inquiry into the Trial of the Templars"' is a massive work and much more than a book -- with a 5,900 euros ($8,333) price tag.[...]
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Archaeologists find misterious carved stone at Whitby Abbey
Experts are studying a carved stone recently uncovered on Whitby Abbey Headland in North Yorkshire to see if it represents the first Bronze Age artefact from the site.
St Hild founded an abbey on Whitby Headland in 657AD, which is now an important historical site. However, little was known about the site in the Anglo Saxon period in which it was founded until archaeologists carried out clifftop excavations in 2001 and 2002.[...]
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St Hild founded an abbey on Whitby Headland in 657AD, which is now an important historical site. However, little was known about the site in the Anglo Saxon period in which it was founded until archaeologists carried out clifftop excavations in 2001 and 2002.[...]
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Tribal marker unearthed by archaeologists
ARCHAEOLOGISTS have unearthed what could be one of the earliest tribal markers ever found in this country. Rock art experts are still to fully examine the mysterious carved stone, which dates back thousands of years and was found on the headland at Whitby. But one theory is that the stone could have been an instantly recognisable "logo" with a specific meaning to the people that were around at the time.[...]
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Isebels Siegel
"Und sie schrieb Briefe unter Ahabs Namen und versiegelte sie ..." So steht es im 1. Buch der Könige, Kapitel 21, Vers 8. Jenes Siegel der mächtigen und boshaften Königin Isebel, davon ist Marjo Korpel überzeugt, befand sich seit langem im Israel Museum in Jerusalem. Seit vierzig Jahren lag das auffallende Stück aus Opal in seiner Vitrine, konnte aber nie genau datiert werden, und zwar weil niemand wusste, wo und wie es genau gefunden wurde.[...]
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12 Oktober 2007
Das schaurige Massen-Grab von Wittstock
Sensationsfund: Skelette aus dem 30-jährigen Krieg bei Baggerarbeiten entdecktAls plötzlich Menschen-Knochen in der Schaufel seines Baggers lagen, konnte der Fahrer nicht ahnen, dass er an einer europäischen Sensation kratzte: Ein Massengrab aus dem Dreißigjährigen Krieg (1618 bis 1648), wie es noch nie zuvor entdeckt worden war.
110 Skelette - in drei Lagen gestapelt - lagen da im Sand bei Wittstock. Archäologen legten die Knochen im Sommer frei. Was sie aus historischen Schriften wissen: Am 4. Oktober 1636 tobte hier eine der blutigsten Schlachten des Dreißigjährigen Krieges. Auf Leben und Tod standen sich an die 50 000 Männer gegenüber. Am Ende besiegten die schwedischen Soldaten die kaiserlichen und sächsischen Heere. 6000 Männer starben.[...]
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Ein "Idol" mit Pünktchen und Strichen
Dem geübten Blick Reinhard Matulls entgeht nichts, wenn er in der Flur spazieren geht. So entdeckte der Sulzer Hobbyarchäologe vor einigen Jahren im Herbst, als die Äcker abgeräumt waren, in Holzhausen einen nur zehn Zentimeter großen Gegenstand mit Pünktchen und Strichen darauf.
"Das muss ein Idol sein", vermutete er. Und er hatte Recht: Es handelte sich um den Unterschenkel einer Figur - vermutlich einer Gottheit aus der Jungsteinzeit rund 4500 Jahre vor Christus.
Das Teilstück dieser Figur fand er auf einem Acker in Richtung Mühlheim. Matull hat auf Holzhauser Gemarkung aber noch weitere Reste aus der Jungsteinzeit aufgespürt, so in der "Brände" Richtung Bergfelden.[...]
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"Das muss ein Idol sein", vermutete er. Und er hatte Recht: Es handelte sich um den Unterschenkel einer Figur - vermutlich einer Gottheit aus der Jungsteinzeit rund 4500 Jahre vor Christus.
Das Teilstück dieser Figur fand er auf einem Acker in Richtung Mühlheim. Matull hat auf Holzhauser Gemarkung aber noch weitere Reste aus der Jungsteinzeit aufgespürt, so in der "Brände" Richtung Bergfelden.[...]
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Mummies tell their tales from the crypt
A team of Victorian forensic experts is peeling layers of mystery from three mummified children, reports Liz Porter.
Even for a forensic expert it's a tough case. Three children die in Egypt around the time of Christ … about 1870, their mummified bodies are stored in the British Museum … now, after 2000 years, give or take a century, people are seriously looking for answers.
Who were these kids and how did they die? How old were they? Were they suffering from disease? Were they related? And were they Egyptians, Greeks or Romans?[...]
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Even for a forensic expert it's a tough case. Three children die in Egypt around the time of Christ … about 1870, their mummified bodies are stored in the British Museum … now, after 2000 years, give or take a century, people are seriously looking for answers.
Who were these kids and how did they die? How old were they? Were they suffering from disease? Were they related? And were they Egyptians, Greeks or Romans?[...]
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Letters to the Crocodile God
Fragments of ancient writing illuminate 3,000 years of life in an Egyptian oasis town.
Seventy-five miles south of Cairo, hidden by shifting sands on the edge of the desert, are the remains of the ancient oasis town of Tebtunis. Archaeologists and diggers clamber over the site, a collection of impressive ruins that sprawl across nearly 100 acres and more than 3,000 years. At dusk, the exposed walls and oblique light call to mind a giant desert labyrinth. At the south end of the site are the low ruins of a Greek settlement, including a massive temple to the crocodile god Sobek. To the north, later Byzantine and Islamic ruins once stood higher--10 to 12 feet in the 1930s--before unknown assailants knocked them down. But the true value of this old town is not in its remaining walls; it is in little flecks of paper that document three millennia of life here and across this region of Egypt.[...]
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Seventy-five miles south of Cairo, hidden by shifting sands on the edge of the desert, are the remains of the ancient oasis town of Tebtunis. Archaeologists and diggers clamber over the site, a collection of impressive ruins that sprawl across nearly 100 acres and more than 3,000 years. At dusk, the exposed walls and oblique light call to mind a giant desert labyrinth. At the south end of the site are the low ruins of a Greek settlement, including a massive temple to the crocodile god Sobek. To the north, later Byzantine and Islamic ruins once stood higher--10 to 12 feet in the 1930s--before unknown assailants knocked them down. But the true value of this old town is not in its remaining walls; it is in little flecks of paper that document three millennia of life here and across this region of Egypt.[...]
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1559 Shipwreck Found Off Pensacola, Fla.
In 1559, a hurricane plunged as many as seven Spanish sailing vessels to the bottom of Pensacola Bay, hampering explorer Don Tristan de Luna's attempt to colonize this section of the Florida Panhandle.
Almost 500 years later and 15 years after the first ship was found, another has been discovered, helping archaeologists unlock secrets to Florida's Spanish past. The colony at the site of present-day Pensacola was abandoned in 1561, and no trace of it has been found on land.[...]
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Almost 500 years later and 15 years after the first ship was found, another has been discovered, helping archaeologists unlock secrets to Florida's Spanish past. The colony at the site of present-day Pensacola was abandoned in 1561, and no trace of it has been found on land.[...]
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Columbus toppled as indigenous people rise up after five centuries
Explorer's reputation is victim of region's pink tide of leftwing governments
He had been sailing west for five weeks and sensed he was close when at 2am on October 12, with nothing but stars and moon to illuminate the waves, it was spotted: a dark lump ahead. Land. Christopher Columbus had reached the New World.
At sunrise he took a small boat and armed men to shore and planted a royal standard. With a solemn oath he took possession of the territory for the king and queen of Spain. Natives emerged from the trees and watched from a distance, puzzled. It was 1492.[...]
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He had been sailing west for five weeks and sensed he was close when at 2am on October 12, with nothing but stars and moon to illuminate the waves, it was spotted: a dark lump ahead. Land. Christopher Columbus had reached the New World.
At sunrise he took a small boat and armed men to shore and planted a royal standard. With a solemn oath he took possession of the territory for the king and queen of Spain. Natives emerged from the trees and watched from a distance, puzzled. It was 1492.[...]
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Priory yields medieval security secrets
They lay hidden from view for hundreds of years, guarding silently the secrets of a tumultuous history.
But when archaeologists working on a £900,000 conservation project at Binham Priory, in north Norfolk, uncovered two medieval windows dating back to the 13th century, they knew the discovery would provide a rare glimpse into the site's past.
Historians are now working to find out whether or not the two windows at the site's gatehouse were part of a room possibly inhabited by a monk who would have kept a watchful eye on all people, animals and carts entering or leaving the monastery.[...]
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But when archaeologists working on a £900,000 conservation project at Binham Priory, in north Norfolk, uncovered two medieval windows dating back to the 13th century, they knew the discovery would provide a rare glimpse into the site's past.
Historians are now working to find out whether or not the two windows at the site's gatehouse were part of a room possibly inhabited by a monk who would have kept a watchful eye on all people, animals and carts entering or leaving the monastery.[...]
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World's oldest wall painting unearthed in Syria
French archaeologists have discovered an 11,000-year-old wall painting underground in northern Syria which they believe is the oldest in the world.
The 2 square-meter painting, in red, black and white, was found at the Neolithic settlement of Djade al-Mughara on the Euphrates, northeast of the city of Aleppo, team leader Eric Coqueugniot told Reuters.
"It looks like a modernist painting. Some of those who saw it have likened it to work by (Paul) Klee. Through carbon dating we established it is from around 9,000 B.C.," Coqueugniot said.[...]
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The 2 square-meter painting, in red, black and white, was found at the Neolithic settlement of Djade al-Mughara on the Euphrates, northeast of the city of Aleppo, team leader Eric Coqueugniot told Reuters.
"It looks like a modernist painting. Some of those who saw it have likened it to work by (Paul) Klee. Through carbon dating we established it is from around 9,000 B.C.," Coqueugniot said.[...]
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Chávez hands out USD 500,000 for archaeological digs in Bolivia
Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez granted USD 500,000 to back the diggings in the millennial city of Tiwanaku, dating back to 10 centuries, reported Thursday Bolivian President Evo Morales.
As quoted by AFP; Morales gave the local mayoralty the money sent by Chávez, who, according to the Bolivian ruler, had promised to back the site when he appeared on TV and radio show "Aló, Presidente" in May 2006.[...]
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As quoted by AFP; Morales gave the local mayoralty the money sent by Chávez, who, according to the Bolivian ruler, had promised to back the site when he appeared on TV and radio show "Aló, Presidente" in May 2006.[...]
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Rare boat found in North Carolina river
Thanks to low water levels caused by a drought, the remains of a rare wooden boat that could be nearly 200 years old have turned up in North Carolina's Tar River.
Assistant State Archaeologist Nathan Henry says officials believe the 80-foot-long vessel could be a North Carolina pole boat, which were made in the 1820s and preceded steamboats. He says it turned up near the Old Sparta bridge in Tarboro. The town about 60 miles east of Raleigh was once a thriving port center.[...]
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Assistant State Archaeologist Nathan Henry says officials believe the 80-foot-long vessel could be a North Carolina pole boat, which were made in the 1820s and preceded steamboats. He says it turned up near the Old Sparta bridge in Tarboro. The town about 60 miles east of Raleigh was once a thriving port center.[...]
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11 Oktober 2007
Römischer Münzfund in Portugal
Archäologen haben in einer Ausgrabungsstätte in Portugal 4526 römische Münzen aus Kupfer und Bronze gefunden. Sie befanden sich in einer hohlen Wand des Hauses eines Schmieds aus dem vierten Jahrhundert, wie der Leiter des Grabungsteams, António Sá Coixao, im nordportugiesischen Coriscada am Mittwoch erklärte.
Die Münzen hätten sich offenbar in einem Sack befunden, der sich aber grösstenteils aufgelöst habe. «Es sieht aus, als habe jemand versucht, sie zu verstecken», sagte Sá Coixao.[...]
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Die Münzen hätten sich offenbar in einem Sack befunden, der sich aber grösstenteils aufgelöst habe. «Es sieht aus, als habe jemand versucht, sie zu verstecken», sagte Sá Coixao.[...]
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Medaillon reizt zu Forschungen
Wieder Autorenlesung in der Eventkirche Nach langer Zeit ist es dem Buchhändler Peter Kape wieder gelungen, eine Autorenlesung in der Eventkirche (Donnerstraße 15) zu veranstalten. Sie findet statt am Dienstag, 30. Oktober, 19.30 Uhr.
Das Buch, das vorgestellt wird, heißt "Das Medaillon" und wurde geschrieben von Gina Mayer, die in der Nähe von Düsseldorf wohnt. Das Medaillon ist nach "Die Protestantin" ihr zweiter historischer Roman.[...]
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Das Buch, das vorgestellt wird, heißt "Das Medaillon" und wurde geschrieben von Gina Mayer, die in der Nähe von Düsseldorf wohnt. Das Medaillon ist nach "Die Protestantin" ihr zweiter historischer Roman.[...]
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Bergbau vor 4.000 Jahren
4.000 Jahre Bergbau ziehen bei der einstündigen Besichtigung des Schaubergwerkes "Sunnpau-Matthiasstollen" in St. Veit im Pongau am Besucher vorbei. Der Beginn des Bergbaubetriebes in diesem Stollensystem reicht wahrscheinlich zurück bis in die Jungsteinzeit, stillgelegt wurde er um 1800.[...]
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3 Timurid Skeletons Discovered near Minaret of Shamse Tabrizi
Continuation of archeological excavations near Shams-e Tabrizi minaret in Khoy, Iranian West Azarbaijan province, led into discovery of three more skeletons belonging to Timurid dynastic era (1370-1506 AD).
According to Reza Heidari, head of the team for sounding works in tomb of Shams-e Tabrizi, the team has also succeeded in discovery a number of earthenwares and architectural remains all belonging to Timurid era near the minaret.
Archeologists are not still sure about the real identity of this architectural monument and its usage.[...]
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According to Reza Heidari, head of the team for sounding works in tomb of Shams-e Tabrizi, the team has also succeeded in discovery a number of earthenwares and architectural remains all belonging to Timurid era near the minaret.
Archeologists are not still sure about the real identity of this architectural monument and its usage.[...]
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Dutch researcher claims to confirm Queen Jezebel's seal
For some 40 years, one of the flashiest opal signets on display at the Israel Museum had remained without accurate historical context. Two weeks ago, Dutch researcher Marjo Korpel identified article IDAM 65-321 as the official seal of Queen Jezebel, one of the bible's most powerful and reviled women.
Israeli archaeologists had suspected Jezebel was the owner ever since the seal was first documented in 1964. "Did it belong to Ahab's Phoenician wife?" wrote the late pioneering archaeologist Nahman Avigad of the seal, which he obtained through the antiquities market.[...]
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Israeli archaeologists had suspected Jezebel was the owner ever since the seal was first documented in 1964. "Did it belong to Ahab's Phoenician wife?" wrote the late pioneering archaeologist Nahman Avigad of the seal, which he obtained through the antiquities market.[...]
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Ancient murals found near Euphrates
Mural paintings dating back 11 000 years have been found in a building on a bank of the River Euphrates in northern Syria, a French archaeologist said on Tuesday.
Eric Coqueugniot said they were the oldest murals found in the Middle East.
"Geometric paintings - black, white and red - have been found on the wall of a house in Jadeh," he said, adding that they were discovered in late September in a circular house with a diameter of about seven metres.
The house was in a riverside village dating from the start of the neolithic era in the Middle East, 9 000 years BC.
The researchers found numerous flint objects at the site along with a figurine of a man.[...]
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Eric Coqueugniot said they were the oldest murals found in the Middle East.
"Geometric paintings - black, white and red - have been found on the wall of a house in Jadeh," he said, adding that they were discovered in late September in a circular house with a diameter of about seven metres.
The house was in a riverside village dating from the start of the neolithic era in the Middle East, 9 000 years BC.
The researchers found numerous flint objects at the site along with a figurine of a man.[...]
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Human Ancestors Walked Upright, Study Claims
The ancestors of humanity are often depicted as knuckle-draggers, making humans seem unusual in our family tree as "upright apes."
Controversial research now suggests the ancestors of humans and the other great apes might have actually walked upright too, making knuckle-walking chimpanzees and gorillas the exceptions and not the rule.[...]
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Controversial research now suggests the ancestors of humans and the other great apes might have actually walked upright too, making knuckle-walking chimpanzees and gorillas the exceptions and not the rule.[...]
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Scientist debunks nomadic Aborigine "myth"
Before white settlers arrived, Australia's indigenous peoples lived in houses and villages, and used surprisingly sophisticated architecture and design methods to build their shelters, new research has found.
Dwellings were constructed in various styles, depending on the climate. Most common were dome-like structures made of cane reeds with roofs thatched with palm leaves.[...]
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Dwellings were constructed in various styles, depending on the climate. Most common were dome-like structures made of cane reeds with roofs thatched with palm leaves.[...]
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Archaeologists in Portugal net haul of Roman coins
Archeologists in Portugal have found more than 4,500 Roman coins bundled together inside the wall of a blacksmith's house dating from the fourth century.
Antonio Sa Coixao, who is leading excavations in Coriscada in northeastern Portugal, said Wednesday by telephone the 4,526 copper and bronze coins were inside a hollow wall and covered by dirt and tools. The coins had apparently been put in a sack which had mostly disintegrated, he said.[...]
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Antonio Sa Coixao, who is leading excavations in Coriscada in northeastern Portugal, said Wednesday by telephone the 4,526 copper and bronze coins were inside a hollow wall and covered by dirt and tools. The coins had apparently been put in a sack which had mostly disintegrated, he said.[...]
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Environmental setting of human migrations in the circum-Pacific Region
A new study by Kevin Pope of Geo Eco Arc Research and John Terrell of The Field Museum adds insight into the migration of anatomically modern humans out of Africa and into Asia less than 100,000 years before present (BP). The comprehensive review of human genetic, environmental, and archaeological data from the circum-Pacific region supports the hypothesis, originally based largely on genetic evidence, that modern humans migrated into eastern Asia via a southern coastal route.[...]
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Ancient Roman graveyard found in suburban Copenhagen
Archaeologists have discovered a Roman cemetery from about 300 A.D. in suburban Copenhagen with about 30 graves, a newspaper reported Wednesday.
"It is something special and rare in Denmark to have so many (ancient Roman) graves in one place," archaeologist Rune Iversen was quoted as saying by the Roskilde Dagblad newspaper.[...]
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"It is something special and rare in Denmark to have so many (ancient Roman) graves in one place," archaeologist Rune Iversen was quoted as saying by the Roskilde Dagblad newspaper.[...]
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10 Oktober 2007
Schuld waren die Hunnen
Wer hatte Schuld am Untergang des Römischen Reiches? Diese Frage hat Generationen von Wissenschaftern, Politikern und Schriftstellern umgetrieben. Die historische Katastrophe wollte man verstehen, um aus ihr Lehren für die Zukunft zu ziehen. Schon die Zeitgenossen, die den Zusammenbruch am eigenen Leib erfuhren, reflektierten den beklagenswerten Zustand des Imperiums. Die Einnahme der «Ewigen Stadt» Rom durch den Gotenkönig Alarich 410 n. Chr. war für Christen und Altgläubige gleichermassen ein Menetekel. Die Hoffnungen auf den Fortbestand des Weltreichs schwanden. Christliche Theologen wie der Kirchenvater Augustin (354–430 n. Chr.) suchten ihr Heil nicht mehr in der gegenwärtigen, sondern in der künftigen Welt.[...]
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Römische Kleider unter der Lupe
In den 70er Jahren waren sie in Mainz aufgetaucht, als dort ein Einkaufszentrum entstand, wo einst der römische Hafen von Mainz lag. Jetzt sind die 135 Stoffreste im Mannheimer Reiss-Engelhorn-Museum Gegenstand eines interdisziplinären Forschungsprojektes.
Woher kamen die Rohstoffe für diese rund 2000 Jahre alten Textilfunde? Welche Mittel wurden seinerzeit verwendet, um sie zu färben, über welche Herstellungstechniken für Kleidungsstücke verfügten die Römer bereits? Dies sind nur einige Fragen, die nun in einem aufwändigen Forschungsprojekt untersucht werden sollen. Für die fächerübergreifende Studie "Kleidung und Identität" stellt die Europäische Union den Reiss-Engelhorn-Museen 2,4 Millionen Euro zur Verfügung, wie ein Museumssprecher am gestrigen Dienstag mitteilte. "Es ist das erste Mal, dass eine Fördersumme in dieser Höhe einem Forschungsprojekt eines deutschen Museums zuerkannt wurde."[...]
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Woher kamen die Rohstoffe für diese rund 2000 Jahre alten Textilfunde? Welche Mittel wurden seinerzeit verwendet, um sie zu färben, über welche Herstellungstechniken für Kleidungsstücke verfügten die Römer bereits? Dies sind nur einige Fragen, die nun in einem aufwändigen Forschungsprojekt untersucht werden sollen. Für die fächerübergreifende Studie "Kleidung und Identität" stellt die Europäische Union den Reiss-Engelhorn-Museen 2,4 Millionen Euro zur Verfügung, wie ein Museumssprecher am gestrigen Dienstag mitteilte. "Es ist das erste Mal, dass eine Fördersumme in dieser Höhe einem Forschungsprojekt eines deutschen Museums zuerkannt wurde."[...]
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Buchvorstellung im „Vintschger Museum“
„Die befestigte Siedlung am Ganglegg im Vinschgau-Südtirol“ heißt der Titel des Buches, das am Freitag, 12. Oktober um 19 Uhr im „Vintschger Museum“ in Schluderns öffentlich vorgestellt wird. Der Archäologe Hubert Steiner, der das Fachbuch geschrieben hat, wird auf Einladung des „Vintschger Museums“ persönlich in sein Werk einführen. Im Buch werden die Ergebnisse der Ausgrabungen 1997-2001 (Bronze-/Urnenfelderzeit) vorgestellt. Weiters enthält der Band auch naturwissenschaftliche Beiträge.
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Archäologen entdecken in Syrien Wandmalereien aus Jungsteinzeit
Archäologen haben im Norden Syriens die ältesten jemals im Nahen Osten entdeckten Wandmalereien zu Tage gefördert. Wie Eric Coqueugniot, Leiter einer französischen Archäologengruppe, am Dienstag mitteilte, wurden die 11.000 Jahre alten Malereien aus der Jungsteinzeit bereits Ende September im Dorf Dja'de am Ufer des Euphrats entdeckt. Neben den geometrischen Wandmalereien in Rot, Schwarz und Weiß seien an der Ausgrabungsstätte zahlreiche Gegenstände aus Feuerstein und die 11.000 Jahre alte Statue eines Mannes gefunden.[...]
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Älteste Kupferwerkstatt
Serbische Archäologen haben die möglicherweise älteste Kupferwerkstatt Europas entdeckt. In Plocnik im Südosten Serbiens, wurden ein Kupfermeißel, Teile von Waffen und Werkzeugen aus Metall und Stein sowie Reste einer Gießerei entdeckt. Alles befand sich auf einer Fläche von 25 Quadratmetern innerhalb der Fundamente eines 7500 alten Gebäudes, berichtet Dusan Sljivar, Archäologe des Belgrader Nationalmuseums. Dies seien "eindeutige Beweise" für das Bestehen der ältesten europäischen Metallurgie auf dem Gebiet des heutigen Serbien.
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