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Stone-Age Woman Buried with Male Tools Signals Fluid Neolithic Roles in Hungary
science1 day ago

Stone-Age Woman Buried with Male Tools Signals Fluid Neolithic Roles in Hungary

A study of 125 skeletons from two Neolithic cemeteries in eastern Hungary (circa 5300–4650 BCE, about 7,000 years ago) shows that men and women generally had distinct burial patterns, but some individuals were buried in ways that did not align with their biological sex. Female burials were often on the left with shell bead belts, and male burials on the right with polished stone tools, yet an older female’s toes indicated a kneeling pattern more like the men’s. The researchers say these exceptions reveal that gender roles were flexible and shaped by multiple factors in this Stone Age society.

via Live Science|
#burial#gender-roles#hungary
Stone Age Sweden graves reveal feathered headdresses and fur footwear via new soil-analysis method
science5 days ago

Stone Age Sweden graves reveal feathered headdresses and fur footwear via new soil-analysis method

A newly developed soil-analysis technique examined 139 samples from Skateholm graves in southern Sweden (5200–4800 BCE) and uncovered perishable grave goods, including a boy buried with a woodpecker‑feather headdress and others with feathered footwear and fur garments, indicating that early hunter‑gatherers used organic materials in burial attire and suggesting widespread decorative use of feathers in Mesolithic Sweden.

via Live Science|
#archaeology#feathers#science
40,000-Year-Old German Glyphs Hint at Prehistoric Writing
sciencearchaeology9 days ago

40,000-Year-Old German Glyphs Hint at Prehistoric Writing

Archaeologists studying 40,000-year-old engravings and artifacts from a Swabian Jura cave in Germany report 22 recurring symbols that may constitute the oldest form of writing, with patterns reminiscent of proto-cuneiform. The team suggests these glyphs could reflect complex symbolic thought—potentially including calendrical tracking—indicating that Stone Age hunter-gatherers may have conveyed information in a structured way well before known writing systems, potentially pushing back the origins of writing by about 30,000 years, though the exact meanings remain uncertain.

via New York Post|
#archaeology#germany#proto-cuneiform
Ancient Italian teen fell to a bear 28,000 years ago, new bone analysis confirms
science1 month ago

Ancient Italian teen fell to a bear 28,000 years ago, new bone analysis confirms

A Paleolithic teen buried in the Arene Candide cave in Liguria, Italy, has been identified as Il Principe. Microscopic and 3D analyses show massive shoulder and facial trauma at death, consistent with a bear attack (likely brown or cave bear), with bone healing indicating the teen survived the mauling for up to three days. The well-preserved grave goods—a shell headdress, shells and teeth, and a flint blade—mark a formal burial, and the individual lived about 28,000 years ago at age 14–17. This find sheds light on dangerous encounters with megafauna and ritual treatment of exceptional burials in Late Paleolithic hunter‑gatherer communities.

via Live Science|
#archaeology#bear-attack#burial
Ancient Stone Age Settlement Discovered Beneath Danish Seas
science6 months ago

Ancient Stone Age Settlement Discovered Beneath Danish Seas

Archaeologists have discovered a 8,500-year-old Stone Age coastal settlement off Denmark's coast, submerged due to rising sea levels after the last ice age. The site, part of a European Union-funded project, offers insights into ancient coastal life and how early societies adapted to changing landscapes, with well-preserved artifacts like tools and animal bones found underwater. This research helps understand past climate impacts and sea level changes, relevant to current climate change concerns.

via CBS News|
#archaeology#denmark#science
Hyperrealistic Reconstructions of Ancient Czech Mine Sisters
archaeology7 months ago

Hyperrealistic Reconstructions of Ancient Czech Mine Sisters

Researchers have created hyperrealistic 3D reconstructions of two Stone Age sisters who lived over 6,000 years ago in the Czech Republic, based on analysis of their remains found in a prehistoric chert mine. The sisters, who worked in heavy labor, lived to their 30s or 40s despite injuries and poor childhood nutrition, and were buried with a dog and a mysterious newborn. The study offers insights into the social and physical hardships of early mining communities, highlighting exploitation and resilience.

via Live Science|
#archaeology#czech-republic#mining-community
Ancient DNA Reveals Lifelike Faces and Dark Skin of Stone Age Europeans
science8 months ago

Ancient DNA Reveals Lifelike Faces and Dark Skin of Stone Age Europeans

Researchers and artists have created a detailed facial reconstruction of the 'Margaux woman,' a Stone Age hunter-gatherer from Belgium who lived around 10,500 years ago, revealing insights into her appearance, including likely blue or light eyes and a medium-toned skin, based on skeletal remains and ancient DNA. The project highlights the diversity and complexity of skin pigmentation in post-ice age Western Europe.

via Live Science|
#ancient-dna#belgium#prehistoric-woman
Ancient Ritual Site with 35,000-Year-Old Carved Tortoise Unearthed in Cave
archaeology1 year ago

Ancient Ritual Site with 35,000-Year-Old Carved Tortoise Unearthed in Cave

Researchers have discovered a potential 35,000-year-old Stone Age ritual site in Manot Cave, northern Israel, suggesting communal rituals took place around a carved boulder resembling a tortoise or turtle. The site, located in a separate chamber from living quarters, features mineral deposits and evidence of fire use, indicating that ancient humans, possibly related to the first modern Europeans, conducted rituals there. This finding adds a cultural dimension to the cave's history, previously known for a 55,000-year-old cranium linked to early human migration.

via Gizmodo|
#archaeology#manot-cave#neanderthals
"Mammoth Bones Unearthed in Austrian Wine Cellar"
archaeology1 year ago

"Mammoth Bones Unearthed in Austrian Wine Cellar"

Hundreds of mammoth bones, estimated to be 30,000 to 40,000 years old, were discovered in an Austrian wine cellar during renovations. The find, described as an "archaeological sensation," is the most significant of its kind in over a century. Researchers from the Austrian Academy of Sciences are excavating the site, which has yielded at least 300 bones from three mammoths. The discovery offers a unique opportunity for modern research and raises questions about Stone Age hunting practices. The bones will be restored at the Natural History Museum Vienna.

via CNN|
#archaeological-discovery#archaeology#austria
"Unearthing Lethal Stone Age Epidemics"
health-and-science1 year ago

"Unearthing Lethal Stone Age Epidemics"

A recent study reveals that Stone Age populations in Scandinavia suffered and often died from bacterial diseases such as meningitis and food poisoning due to close living quarters and lack of antibiotics. The study, which screened 38 individuals from farmer and hunter-gatherer contexts, found microbial DNA in the remains of infected humans, shedding light on the impact of lifestyle transitions on health during the Stone Age. The research highlights the prevalence of bacterial diseases spread through food and water, emphasizing the potential for further exploration of prehistoric societies.

via SciTechDaily|
#antibiotics#bacterial-diseases#health-and-science