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Breakthrough in the Origins of Writing: From Seals to Signs
Nov 5, 2024 · New research traces the origins of writing to ancient Mesopotamian cylinder seals, unveiling how practical accounting evolved into proto-cuneiform. Proto-cuneiform, an early sign-based script, marks a pivotal moment in human history as the precursor to the world's first writing system, cuneiform.
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New Clues Finally Unravel Mysteries Surrounding ... - Ancient Origins
Oct 12, 2024 · DNA testing confirms the remains in Seville Cathedral are those of Christopher Columbus, but his true origins remain questioned, awaiting a further revelation.
Babylonian Map of the World Includes “Ark” Story Linked to …
Oct 29, 2024 · New genetic research has revealed surprising insights into the lives and origins of the ancient residents of Pompeii, upending traditional views of their relationships and social roles, and where...
5,000-Year-Old Settlement Plus Early Temple Uncovered in Israel
Oct 30, 2024 · Archaeologists working in Israel have discovered a 5,000-year-old settlement at Hurvat Husham, near Beit Shemesh, as a prelude to the expansion of Beit Shemesh’s western industrial area.
Byzantine Church Discovered in Israel Reveals ... - Ancient Origins
Oct 2, 2024 · Hidden out of sight and forgotten for centuries in the Shoham Community Forest, near the heart of Israel, archaeologists have now uncovered the remains of an extraordinary 6th-century Byzantine church.
Gustav Vasa: The Rebel Who Founded Modern Sweden - Ancient …
Sep 6, 2024 · Gustav Vasa liberated Sweden from Danish rule, uniting the nation and establishing independence. His bold reforms and embrace of Lutheranism transformed Sweden.
Underwater Caves Yield New Clues About Sicily’s First Residents
Oct 11, 2024 · Archaeological surveys led by scientists at Washington University in St. Louis suggest that coastal and underwater cave sites in southern Sicily contain important new clues about the path and fate of early human migrants to the island. These findings may help explain early expansion of Homo sapiens into the Mediterranean islands.