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The burial was discovered at Khuzhir-Nuge-IX in the Olkhon region of Siberia and belongs to the Khotoruk group of sites associated with the Kitoi archaeological culture. The Kitoi were hunter-fisher communities that inhabited the Lake Baikal region between approximately 7,000 and…
New surveys show the 6,800-year-old Neolithic village of Opovo, Serbia, covered 9.4 hectares, had up to 220 houses and low wealth inequality. The site was found in 1965 by a local priest and amateur archaeologist, Andreas Majer, on a small hill about 1.2 miles…
Stonehenge, a prehistoric monument located in Wiltshire, England, stands as a testament to the ingenuity and perseverance of our ancestors. Despite numerous studies, the monument’s true purpose and the methods by which it was constructed remain subjects of fierce debate…
Axes are considered practical weapons, and their design resembles the weapons of the Vikings who waged wars in the 10th–11th centuries. Their use could be explained by their compactness and the possibility of delivering powerful blows. In simple words, it is…
Independent reporting on space, archaeology and ancient worlds Malta’s cart ruts may record wheeled transport or deliberately cut field furrows. Compare the published models, limestone weathering and unresolved dating. Parallel grooves run across exposed limestone in Malta, sometimes branching into…
CGTN Carved in stone, open to the world: Longmen's living legacy How do the Longmen Grottoes in China turn carved stone into a dialogue between civilizations? At the 2026 Global Mayors' Dialogue in Luoyang, in central China's Henan Province, the answer…
From its massive stone circle to the mysteries surrounding its construction and purpose, the ancient landmark in southern England continues to leave visitors with more questions than answers As a Malayali travelling through the UK, visiting Stonehenge was high on…
According to НВ — Техно: Recent excavations at the Abric Romaní site in Spain reveal that Neanderthals possessed advanced woodworking abilities, crafting a variety of wooden tools and everyday items. These findings showcase their technological sophistication and adaptability, deepening our insight…
British and Indian names, belonging to men who worked together on a river that cared little for the distinctions between them. Behind those names were years of surveys, calculations, drawings and long days spent beside the Sutlej. It is a…
While Rome is most commonly associated with the Colosseum and the Trevi Fountain, the city is also home to more Egyptian obelisks than Egypt itself. Globally there are around 30 obelisks, which are carved stone pillars with a pyramidal point and…