archaeology
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Scientists Who Doubt Neanderthal Art Must Reckon With New Evidence From These Sweet Cave Paintings
Back in 2012, archaeologists concluded that a series of cave paintings in Spain were created by Neanderthals, not early humans as was previously assumed. Critics complained about the dating method used, and more contentiously, claimed that only modern humans had the capacity for symbolic thought. Now, using an updated dating technique, scientists have shown yet…
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Amazing Life-Sized Sculptures Of Camels And Horses Discovered In Saudi Arabia
Archaeologists in Saudi Arabia have discovered a series of rock reliefs dating back some 2000 years. The life-sized sculptures show realistic impressions of several animals, though they have been badly damaged by years of erosion and rough treatment by humans.
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Ancient Grave With Skeletons Arranged in Bizarre Spiral Formation Discovered In Mexico
Mexican archaeologists have discovered a 2400-year-old burial site in which 10 skeletons were meticulously placed in a circular formation and with their body parts interlocked. The researchers have never seen anything like it, with signs pointing to a previously unknown ritualistic practice.
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Stunning Fossil Discovery Pushes First Human Migration Out Of Africa Back 50,000 Years
Archaeologists in Israel have uncovered the partial jawbone from what appears to be a modern human. Dated to between 175,000 to 200,000 years old, the fossil is 50,000 years older than any other human fossil found in the region, suggesting humans left Africa far earlier than previously thought.