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archaeology1 year ago

"6,000-Year-Old Neolithic Burial Mounds Unearthed at Intel Construction Site in Germany"

German archaeologists discovered a complex ancient burial ground, including a chariot grave, at a construction site for an Intel facility near Magdeburg, Germany. The burial site, dating back around 6,000 years, contains remnants of ancient rituals and is believed to be associated with the Baalberg group, an ancient Neolithic culture. The findings suggest that the landscape remained important for prehistoric people over a long period of time, and excavations are set to continue through April.

via CBS News|
#ancient-burial#archaeologists#archaeology
archaeology1 year ago

"Neolithic Burial Mounds Unearthed at Future Intel Site in Germany"

Archaeologists have discovered prehistoric burial mounds, including those associated with the Baalberg and Globular Amphora cultures, at a site in Germany where Intel plans to build semiconductor factories. The mounds, dating back 6,000 years, contain wooden grave chambers with multiple burials, and evidence suggests a consistent ritual use of the site over a long period of time. The findings shed light on the Neolithic period and provide insight into the burial practices and cultural significance of the area.

via Newsweek|
#archaeology#burial-mounds#intel
archaeology2 years ago

Ancient Scottish Tomb Unveils 14 Skeletons

Archaeologists have discovered at least 14 sets of human remains inside a 5,000-year-old tomb on the Orkney Islands in Scotland. The rare findings, dating back to the Neolithic period, include skeletons of men, women, and children, with two found in an embracing position. The tomb, measuring nearly 50 feet in diameter, features a stone structure accessed through a 20-foot-long passage. Researchers plan to use DNA analysis to determine if the individuals buried were related or connected to other Orkney tombs used over generations.

via USA TODAY|
#archaeology#excavation#human-remains
archaeology2 years ago

Ancient Figurine Discovery in Italian Cave Leaves Archaeologists Stunned.

Archaeologists exploring Battifratta Cave in Italy discovered a rare clay female figurine dating back 7,000 years. The figurine is unique to the region and is believed to have been used for ritual purposes, possibly relating to agriculture and human fertility. The discovery suggests the cave was used for burial and ritual purposes, and ongoing examinations are being conducted to better understand the culture that created and used the artifact.

via Ancient Origins|
#archaeology#battifratta-cave#clay-figurine