The oldest known gold artifacts were found in the Varna Necropolis, a burial site dating back to 4,560-4,450 BC, on the Bulgarian coast of the Black Sea. Internationally considered to be one of the key prehistoric archaeological sites in the world, the Varna Necropolis (also known as the Varna Cemetery) is a large burial site in the western industrial zone of Varna. It … [Read more...] about “Oldest Gold of Humankind” Found in Varna Necropolis Was Buried 6,500 Years Ago
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Scientists Resurrect 48,500-Year-Old “Zombie Virus” Buried in Ice
Scientists have long warned that the release of previously trapped greenhouse gases, such as methane, caused by the permafrost thawing brought on by atmospheric warming will worsen climate change. Researchers who revived nearly two dozen viruses, including one that was frozen under a lake more than 48,500 years ago, believe that the thawing of ancient permafrost caused by … [Read more...] about Scientists Resurrect 48,500-Year-Old “Zombie Virus” Buried in Ice
Devoted Bald Eagle Mom Gets Buried In Snow As She Keeps Her Eggs Warm
Talk about a devoted mom: This bald eagle let the snow pile up around her while she kept her eggs warm. This snowy photo was snapped from a live feed of a bald eagle nest in Codorus State Park in Hanover, Pennsylvania. The mama bird withstood cold temperatures and driving snow to protect her babies. The images are from Thursday, when a winter storm brought several … [Read more...] about Devoted Bald Eagle Mom Gets Buried In Snow As She Keeps Her Eggs Warm
Reexamined Remains of Warrior Buried 900 Years Ago Suggest They May Have Been Non-Binary with XXY Chromosomes
A recent study published in the European Journal of Archaeology has shed new light on the remains of a sword-wielding warrior found in southern Finland over 50 years ago. The reexamination of the body has led researchers to believe that the individual may have been non-binary and had an additional X chromosome (XXY). Radiocarbon testing has suggested that the body was buried … [Read more...] about Reexamined Remains of Warrior Buried 900 Years Ago Suggest They May Have Been Non-Binary with XXY Chromosomes
A 5,000-Year-Old Crystal Dagger Was Discovered Buried in Spain By Researchers
Archaeologists have uncovered a fascinating discovery in Spain - a crystal dagger dating back 5,000 years. The incredible weapon was found in the megalithic tomb of Montelirio tholos, which is located in southwestern Spain. Alongside the dagger, the team of researchers found 25 arrowheads and cores for making the weapons. Rock crystal, which is commonly found in late … [Read more...] about A 5,000-Year-Old Crystal Dagger Was Discovered Buried in Spain By Researchers