civilization

How Hannibal's Carthage spread Phoenician culture without leaving a genetic trace

We find surprisingly little direct genetic contribution from levantine phoenicians to western and central mediterranean punic populations, says lead author Harald Ringbauer.

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.

Cutting-edge tech reveals 4,000-year-old Moroccan settlement

Artifacts at Kach Kouch reveal stable agricultural settlements in mediterranean africa over 3,000 years ago.

Philip II's Legacy: Restored ancient city of Philippopolis at Nebet Tepe opens

The restored Nebet Tepe archaeological complex in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, was officially opened on March 20.

Researchers map borders of 4,000-year-old El Argar, revealing Iberia's first state

Findings show centralized production and distribution of ceramics over long distances in prehistoric Iberia.

Artificial intelligence finds 5,000-year-old civilization beneath Dubai desert

The discovery reveals ancient settlements and communication networks, providing insight into life in extreme environments.

Excavations at Göbekli Tepe continue to yield findings

Researchers found living quarters of an ancient civilization, which disproved earlier theories that the site served solely as a ceremonial pilgrimage destination.

Under the jungles, Lidars helps researchers find the ancient civilizations of the Amazon

A collective work titled "Archaeology of the Amazon" offers a broad overview of traces left by thirteen millennia of human occupation over a territory larger than that of the European Union.

South America's oldest civilization: Archaeologists discover new Caral-era Pyramid in Peru

The building at Chupacigarro reveals three superimposed platforms and stone walls marked by large 'huancas' at the corners and central staircase.

Jericho, Cholula, Luoyang, Plovdiv: Explore the world's oldest cities

Argos, one of Greece's oldest continuously inhabited cities, is located on the Peloponnese peninsula. Varanasi, on the sacred Ganges River, is one of the oldest cities in the world.

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