Archaeological study

800-year-old pottery fragment depicting Anatolian leopard discovered in Hasankeyf

The damaged piece showcases the body of a wild animal at the front, though its head is missing. Behind it, the head of a wild goat has been identified.

Different human ancestors walked together, footprints suggest

Study provides first evidence of different bipedalism styles on same footprint surface, attributed to both species.

Recent research into dinosaur diets shows why they ruled the Earth

The study used hundreds of fossils of well-fed dinosaurs to compare and contrast nutrition dynamics across five vertebrate assemblages of these beasts from the Triassic and Jurassic periods.

Ancient Jewish quarter of Phanagoria discovered in Black Sea area of Russia

Phanagoria's 1st century BCE synagogue was discovered last year, following excavations on the ancient Greek city.

Spanish smiths used meteorite metals 3,000 years ago, study suggests

The Treasure of Villena, discovered in the Valencia region of Spain in, is considered one of the most important collections of prehistoric treasure in Europe, consisting of 66 mostly golden artifacts

New study reveals ancient Nile tributary helped transport stone blocks for Egypt's pyramids

The research, identified a tunnel that connected the pyramids of Giza. The tunnel has been identified as an ancient Nile branch, known as the Ahramat.

Peru's congress conducts hearing on alleged extraterrestrial 'Nazca mummies'

However, the authenticity of the so-called tridactyl mummies has been widely disputed by the scientific community.

King Arthur's Hall in Cornwall found to be 4,000 years older than previously thought

The monument was first documented in 1583 by the English cartographer John Norden, who wrote, "It is called Arthur's Hall".

New DNA discovery changes assumptions about Pompeii victims

A recent study has undermined prior assumptions about several victims of the Pompeii tragedy.

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