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archaeology1 day ago•69 min saved

Ancient Serbia mass grave reveals deliberate violence against women and children in Early Iron Age

Archaeologists studying a roughly 2,800-year-old mass grave at Gomolava, Serbia, uncovered 77 skeletons with an unusually high proportion of women (over 70%) and children (about 69%). The remains show extensive blunt-force trauma to the head, suggesting deliberate, close-contact violence by likely taller attackers (perhaps on horseback). Isotope and DNA analyses indicate the individuals came from varied origins, pointing to a heterogeneous group rather than a single local raid and implying a broader ninth-century power struggle in the Carpathian Basin. Researchers view the burial as a strategic act to disrupt kinship networks and rebalance political forces in prehistoric Europe.

via Live Science|

#archaeology #iron-age #mass-grave

culture2 days ago•12 min saved

2,000-year-old footprint rescued from Scottish shore as tide closes in

Archaeologists rushed to Lunan Bay in eastern Scotland after storms uncovered a rare 2,000-year-old footprint dating to the late Iron Age near the time of Roman expansion. They documented and cast the print—creating 3D models and plaster casts—before the waves washed the site away, preserving a tangible link to ancient inhabitants and a snapshot of the landscape and ecology from two millennia ago.

via Interesting Engineering|

#archaeology #culture #footprint

archaeology5 days ago•3 min saved

Ancient Siberian Woman Survived with Primitive Jaw Prosthetic

CT scans of a 2,500-year-old Pazyryk mummy from southern Siberia reveal a damaged jaw stabilized by a primitive prosthetic, likely made from elastic material, suggesting the woman survived long enough to move her jaw to a limited extent and highlighting Iron Age medical care in nomadic cultures.

via Gizmodo|

#archaeology #ct-scan #iron-age

archaeology2 months ago•3 min saved

Ancient Hjortspring Boat's Baltic Origins and Seafaring Secrets Unveiled

A recent study of the 2,000-year-old Hjortspring boat reveals its Baltic origins, sophisticated Iron Age shipbuilding, and evidence of organized maritime activity in Scandinavia long before the Viking Age, including a rare human fingerprint from its construction.

via Archaeology News Online Magazine|

#archaeology #baltic-origins #hjortspring-boat

history4 months ago•3 min saved

Ancient Copper Furnace May Have Sparked the Iron Age, Say Scientists

Researchers studying a 3,000-year-old workshop in Georgia suggest that iron was discovered through experimentation with copper smelting, challenging previous assumptions and shedding light on the origins of iron metallurgy during the Iron Age.

via ScienceAlert|

#archaeology #history #iron-age

archaeology4 months ago•5 min saved

Ancient Georgia Discovery Sheds Light on Iron Age Origins

A study from Georgia's Kvemo Bolnisi site reveals Bronze Age metallurgists were experimenting with iron oxides as flux in copper smelting, indicating an early understanding of iron's properties that may have contributed to the development of iron smelting technology, predating 500 BC.

via Arkeonews|

#archaeology #bronze-age #iron-age

archaeology4 months ago•6 min saved

Ancient Copper Smelting Site Unveils Origins of the Iron Age

A reanalysis of 3,000-year-old artifacts from Kvemo Bolnisi, Georgia, suggests that early copper smelters experimented with iron oxides as flux, which may have inadvertently laid the groundwork for the development of true iron smelting and the Iron Age, challenging the idea of a sudden technological breakthrough.

via The Debrief|

#ancient-metallurgy #archaeology #copper-smelting

history6 months ago•5 min saved

Ancient Psychoactive Plant Use Caused Hallucinations 2,700 Years Ago

Analysis of ancient household burners from Qurayyah in Saudi Arabia reveals that people 2,700 years ago used smoke from Peganum harmala seeds for health and mood management, marking the earliest known use of harmala for psychoactive purposes globally, with evidence suggesting routine domestic use rather than ritualistic.

via Earth.com|

#ancient-arabia #bioactive-plants #history

archaeology7 months ago•4 min saved

Archaeologists Discover Rare Iron Age Ceremonial Wheel in Scotland

Archaeologists in Inverness, Scotland, discovered a rare Iron Age ceremonial wheel, likely part of a high-status burial, shedding new light on ancient Highland societies' social and ritual practices. The well-crafted iron tire, found near cremated remains and a prehistoric palisade circle, suggests complex craftsmanship and social hierarchies, challenging previous understandings of Iron Age Scotland.

via Indian Defence Review|

#archaeological-discovery #archaeology #burial-site

archaeology7 months ago•4 min saved

Scientists Discover Rare Iron Age Ceremonial Wheel

Scientists in Inverness discovered a rare ceremonial Iron Age wheel, likely part of a chariot burial, dating back approximately 2,200 years, shedding new light on prehistoric social and ritual practices in Scotland.

via Earth.com|

#archaeological-discovery #archaeology #ceremonial-wheel

archaeologygenetics2 years ago•1 min saved

"Iron Age Infant with Down's Syndrome Identified Through Advanced DNA Testing"

Researchers have identified an Iron Age infant with Down's syndrome and the first prehistoric person with mosaic Turner syndrome using a new DNA testing method that measures the amount of chromosomes in ancient human cells more precisely. The study, conducted by the University of York, the Francis Crick Institute, the University of Oxford, and Oxford Archaeology, revealed that these chromosomal abnormalities have been present in human history for over 2,000 years. The individuals tested lived across various time periods, and the research sheds light on how sex, gender, and diversity were perceived in past societies.

via BBC.com|

#archaeologygenetics #dna-testing #downs-syndrome

archaeology2 years ago•1 min saved

Ancient Child's Shoe Found with Intact Laces: A Remarkable Archeological Find

Archaeologists in Austria have unearthed a 2,000-year-old child's shoe with its laces still intact. The leather shoe, believed to have been made in the 2nd century BC, was found in the village of Dürrnberg, known for its rock salt mining. The shoe's preservation is attributed to the salt's ability to keep organic remains in good condition. The discovery provides valuable insights into the lives of Iron Age miners and highlights the presence of children in underground mining activities.

via CNN|

#ancient-shoe #archaeology #durrnberg

archaeology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Remarkable Discovery: Ancient Gold Necklaces Unearthed by Spanish Water and Waste Workers"

Two gold necklaces dating back around 2,500 years have been discovered in northwestern Spain by a water company worker. The find, which includes a broken necklace, provides valuable insights into the Iron Age and the craftsmanship of that era. Unlike previous discoveries, the intact site offers precise information about the context of the necklaces. The objects show signs of wear, indicating their use by the upper echelons of society. The regional government of Asturias praised the worker for promptly reporting the find, which opens up new avenues for studying this emblematic type of jewelry from the Iron Age.

via CNN|

#ancient-gold-necklaces #archaeological-discovery #archaeology

archaeologygenetics2 years ago•2 min saved

Unraveling Ancient Mediterranean Migration through Genetic Sequencing

A study published in Nature Ecology & Evolution reveals new insights into the migration patterns of people living around the Mediterranean Sea during the Iron and Bronze Ages. By conducting genetic sequencing on the remains of 30 individuals from Italy, Tunisia, and Sardinia, researchers found evidence of widespread migration and strong ties between distant populations. The study also identified heterogeneity in Iron Age populations and shifts in ancestry in North Africa and Sardinia during the Bronze Age, suggesting increased migration from Morocco and Iran to Sardinia and Tunisia. The findings highlight the impact of migration on shaping the ancestry of Mediterranean populations during this time period.

via Phys.org|

#archaeologygenetics #bronze-age #genetic-sequencing

geneticsarchaeology2 years ago•13 min saved

Tracing Genetic Patterns in the Iron Age Mediterranean

A study on the genetic history of the Iron Age central Mediterranean reveals patterns of continuity and mobility. The research, which analyzed ancient DNA from individuals across the region, found evidence of genetic continuity among populations in the central Mediterranean, as well as genetic contributions from different ancestral groups. The study sheds light on the complex population dynamics and interactions in the region during the Iron Age.

via Nature.com|

#ancient-dna #central-mediterranean #genetic-history