Category: Archeology & History
Early evidence of dysentery plague found in biblical-era Jerusalem toilets
Jerusalem Post The researchers see it as likely that dysentery outbreaks due to Giardia plagued towns throughout the near east in the Iron Age. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-744327
Read More1,100-year-old breastplate with possible oldest Cyrillic script found in Bulgaria
Jerusalem Post There is reason to believe that the inscription on the breastplate is in fact one of the earliest Cyrillic texts known to date. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-744322
Read MoreArchaeologists discover sculpted Roman-era heads in England
Jerusalem Post Each of the stone sculptures was three times the size of a human head. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-744321
Read MoreItaly arrests raiders of ancient art, recovers 3,500 items
Jerusalem Post The operation shows how Italy “still holds immense treasures that fall prey to ruthless diggers and traffickers,” Carabinieri art squad commander General Vincenzo Molinese said. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-744266
Read MoreIs this fungus behind the pharaoh’s curse on King Tut’s tomb?
Jerusalem Post Many people died after visiting King Tut’s tomb in Egypt. What exactly happened, and how does it involve the Aspergillus fungus? https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-744222
Read MoreHumans used fire in Europe 50,000 years before we thought – study
Jerusalem Post Fire was first believed to be used by humans in Europe 200,000 years ago. A new study using geochemistry may rewrite our previous understandings. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-744159
Read More7,000 year-old road found under the Mediterranean Sea in Croatia
Jerusalem Post The road was found on a peninsula artificially created by the neolithic Hvar culture in about 4900 BC. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-744045
Read MoreIsrael Police save unique Bar Kochba revolt coffins from grave robbers
Jerusalem Post Unique carvings were found on ossuaries in the damaged burial cave in northern Israel. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-743940
Read MoreArcheologists unearth 2,000-year-old Roman rock-carved face in Spain
Jerusalem Post The carving features three distinct elements – a human face, a cornucopia and a phallus – within a space measuring 57 x 42 centimeters. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-743920
Read MoreSouth African fossils reveal ancient beast’s epic journey to oblivion
Jerusalem Post The researchers see parallels between the Permian crisis and today’s human-induced climate change. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-743902
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