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Ancient African cremation pyre uncovers 9,500-year-old hunter-gatherer mysteries
Researchers discovered the oldest known cremation pyre in Africa, dating back 9,500 years in Malawi, revealing complex funerary practices among early hunter-gatherers and raising questions about their cultural beliefs and social structures.
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Africa's Oldest Cremation Reveals Ancient Rituals and Hunter-Gatherer Practices
Originally Published 10 days ago — by The Conversation
Scientists discovered the earliest known cremation in Africa, dating back 9,500 years in Malawi, involving a large-scale pyre ritual for a likely middle-aged woman, challenging previous notions about hunter-gatherer mortuary practices and indicating complex social behaviors.
Ancient 115,000-Year-Old Human Footprints Discovered in Unexpected Location
Originally Published 10 days ago — by The Daily Galaxy
Fossilized human footprints dating back 115,000 years were discovered in Saudi Arabia's Nefud Desert, providing the earliest direct evidence of Homo sapiens in the region, likely made during a brief period when the area supported a freshwater lake and diverse wildlife, indicating early human movement and behavior in a now-arid landscape.
Ancient Peruvian Trophy Head Shows Survived with Birth Defect
Originally Published 11 days ago — by Live Science
A centuries-old Peruvian trophy head from the Moche culture reveals the individual had a cleft lip but survived into early adulthood, suggesting such conditions were culturally recognized and possibly revered, challenging modern perceptions of disability.
Ancient Humans Built 18,000-Year-Old Mammoth Bone Shelters in Ukraine
Originally Published 13 days ago — by Archaeology Magazine
A study of small animal bones from four mammoth-bone structures in Ukraine suggests that at least one of these structures was used for over 400 years, likely serving as a shelter during the Ice Age, with dating indicating they are around 18,000 years old.
Ancient Skeleton 'The Prince' Likely Killed by Bear 27,000 Years Ago
Originally Published 13 days ago — by IFLScience
A 27,000-year-old teenage skeleton known as 'The Prince' was found with injuries likely caused by a bear mauling, and evidence suggests he survived for a few days after the attack. The lavish burial, initially thought to indicate high social status, may instead reflect ritual practices related to his traumatic injuries.
Ancient 3,500-Year-Old Wagon Reveals Early Burial Customs
Originally Published 13 days ago — by Live Science
The Lchashen wagon, a well-preserved 3,500-year-old covered wagon from Armenia, was discovered in a Bronze Age cemetery and exemplifies early wheeled vehicle innovation, likely used for transporting a deceased leader to the afterlife.
Ancient Mikveh from Second Temple Period Discovered Beneath Western Wall
Originally Published 13 days ago — by Israel National News
A mikveh from the Second Temple period was discovered beneath the Western Wall Plaza, dating to around 70 CE, with ash remains from the Temple's destruction, highlighting the historical and religious significance of Jerusalem's ancient ritual practices.
Ice Age Humans Crafted Mammoth Bone Dwellings in Ukraine 18,000 Years Ago
Originally Published 19 days ago — by Live Science
Around 18,000 years ago in Ukraine, ice age humans built shelters using mammoth bones, which served as practical survival structures during the harsh climate following the Last Glacial Maximum, with some structures possibly used for up to 429 years.
DNA Breakthrough Unveils Identity of Beachy Head Woman
Originally Published 20 days ago — by Archaeology Magazine
New DNA analysis of the Roman-era Beachy Head Woman confirms she was from southeastern England, lived between A.D. 129 and 311, and had a seafood-rich diet, refining previous theories about her origins.
Ancient Rock Art Guided Water Search in Deserts 12,000 Years Ago
Originally Published 21 days ago — by Earth.com
Ancient rock engravings in northern Arabia, dating back around 12,000 years, served as maps and markers for water sources and travel routes during a period of climate transition, highlighting early human adaptation and cultural identity in a challenging environment.