All articles tagged with #neolithic
In Gaziantep, Turkey, a traditional, caffeine-free, nutty brew called menengiç kahvesi made from wild pistachios is a cultural staple and home remedy, with roots dating back thousands of years to ancient Neolithic sites like Göbekli Tepe, and it continues to be a vital part of local identity and heritage.
Archaeologists in Scandinavia are using AI and free game development software like Unreal Engine to create immersive, historically accurate interactive video games about the Neolithic period, enabling public engagement with the past in a cost-effective and adaptable way, while highlighting the potential and risks of digital heritage tools.
Amateur archaeologists in Wigan, England, discovered a Bronze Age burial site that may be built on an even older Neolithic henge, potentially dating back to 10,000 B.C., revealing a site of significant historical and ceremonial importance.
Ancient birch tar used as chewing gum 6,000 years ago reveals insights into Neolithic gender roles, diet, and practices through preserved human and microbial DNA, showing differences in usage between males and females and offering a unique window into prehistoric life.
A chemical analysis of the Altar Stone at Stonehenge reveals it originates from Scotland, challenging previous beliefs that it came from Wales, and suggesting advanced prehistoric trade networks and societal organization.
Archaeological findings from 6,000-year-old sites in northeastern France reveal that ancient inhabitants used brutal public executions and trophy-taking, such as severed arms, to celebrate victories and humiliate enemies, reflecting ritualized violence and social cohesion during a period of regional conflict.
Archaeological findings from 6,000-year-old sites in northeastern France suggest that ancient inhabitants used brutal public executions and war trophies, such as severed arms, to celebrate victories and reinforce social cohesion, reflecting a ritualized and propagandistic approach to warfare.
A 5,000-year-old cow tooth found near Stonehenge provides evidence linking the monument's bluestones to Wales, suggesting cattle may have helped transport the stones, and highlights the complex movement and sourcing of materials in Neolithic Britain.
A study combining ancient DNA analysis and computer simulations reveals that during Europe's Neolithic transition, hunter-gatherers and early farmers coexisted and gradually interbred, with increased genetic mixing over time as farmers expanded along the Danube route, challenging the idea of violent replacement and highlighting a complex process of contact and integration.
A cow's tooth found at Stonehenge suggests the animal originated from Wales and may have been used as a beast of burden to transport the stones, providing new insights into the monument's construction and the movement of people and animals during the Neolithic period.
A study suggests that a Neolithic family in Spain was massacred, skinned, cooked, and eaten around 5,600 years ago, with evidence pointing to warfare cannibalism likely caused by intergroup conflict during the final phase of the Neolithic occupation of the El Mirador cave.
Advanced forensic methods have reconstructed the lifelike faces of two Neolithic sisters buried 6,000 years ago in Czech Republic, revealing insights into their physical appearance, diet, and the societal context of labor and ritual practices in ancient mining communities.
Recent archaeological research using advanced radiocarbon dating has confirmed that the Carnac megaliths in France are among Europe's oldest, dating back to 4600-4300 BCE, shedding new light on early human culture and the development of megalithic structures in Europe.
A 12-year DNA study of ancient remains from the Neolithic city of Çatalhoyuk in Turkey provides evidence of a female-centered society over 9,000 years ago, with maternal lineage playing a key role in social organization and females receiving more grave goods, supporting the idea of a matriarchal society.
Researchers analyzing DNA from over 130 skeletons at the ancient city of Çatalhöyük in Turkey suggest it was likely ruled by females in a matriarchal society more than 9,000 years ago, with evidence indicating a strong maternal lineage and preferential treatment of women, challenging Western assumptions about societal structures.