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Scientists reconstruct face of 10,000-year-old prehistoric woman found in Belgian cave

The public is invited to choose a name for the prehistoric woman, with options including Margo, Freyà, and Mos'anne, reflecting her habitat and cultural significance.

 Scientists reconstruct face of 10,000-year-old prehistoric woman found in Belgian cave.
 Blue Mountains National Park, Australia.

Dargan cave findings reveal humans lived in Australia's Blue Mountains during last Ice Age

 A view of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in China's southern Hunan province May 10, 2004.

China pulls decade of rubbish from park that inspired sci-fi film 'Avatar'

 Alamut, Qazvin, Iran.

Evidence of human habitation from up to 700,000 years ago found in Iran's Qaleh Kurd cave


Christian pilgrim chapel and Saint Salome inscriptions found in Judean cave

Study details fifth- to ninth-century conversion of a Second Temple tomb into a worship site, complete with apse, altar and multilingual graffiti.

 The courtyard of the Salome Cave.

Archaeologists date 80,000-year-old Neanderthal bone spearhead found in North Caucasus cave

This finding disproves the myth of Neanderthals' primitiveness: they planned complex composite tools.

 Archaeologists date 80,000-year-old Neanderthal bone spearhead found in North Caucasus cave.

Archaeologists discover first known Maya tattooing tools in Belize cave

Microscopic analysis reveals tools had wear patterns consistent with tattooing on skin.

 Archaeologists discover first known Maya tattooing tools in Belize cave. Illustration.

Cache of human skeletons revealed in former military storage cave in Vietnam

Forensic agencies are examining the remains to determine their origin and archaeological value.

 Nghệ An province, Vietnam.

Cosmic symbols found on artifacts placed in a hidden cave chamber by lost civilization

The Tlacotepehuas, a civilization once located in the Sierra de Guerrero, have long been a mystery, with very little information about their culture and practices.

 Cosmic symbols found on artifacts placed in a hidden cave chamber by lost civilization.

Saudi Geological Survey Authority opens over 150 caves for scientific research

"The step is a qualitative leap in the exploration and documentation of Saudi Arabia's geological and natural heritage".

 View from Heet cave, an underground lake located in Riyadh.

Mysterious 3,000-year-old cave paintings found at 2,350 meters elevation in Rio

Paintings feature geometric and animal designs; experts believe they may be over 2,000 years old.

 Mysterious 3,000-year-old cave paintings found at 2,350 meters elevation in Rio.

Archaeologists discover 20,000-year-old stone tools in South African caves, revealing Ice Age techn

"Finding the same tools and the same methods used to make these tools across this entire country suggests that people were connecting with each other over long distances."

 Archaeologists discover 20,000-year-old stone tools in South African caves, revealing Ice Age technological sophistication.

Report: Former US remote viewer asserts he located Ark of the Covenant

He says he pinpointed the Ark's location 'within meters' using remote viewing.

 Report: Former US remote viewer asserts he located Ark of the Covenant.

6000-year-old hunting kit discovered in West Texas cave system

This discovery offers a rare glimpse into the lives of ancient hunters, revealing tools, weapons, and even a folded pronghorn hide left untouched for thousands of years.

 Afternoon light on the US-Mexican Border, Santa Elena Canyon, Big Bend National Park.

Study: Children were active spiritual mediators in paleolithic cave art

The researchers discovered tiny handprints and footprints of two-year-old toddlers, alongside those of adults.

 Study: Children were active spiritual mediators in paleolithic cave art.