Prologue Journal

Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Ancient Puerto Rican burial practices unearthed – study

Jerusalem Post Five ancient bodies were discovered buried with seashells, lithic, coral and ochre. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-741287

Grape pips found in the Negev dated to 8th century may be the oldest of its kind worldwide

Jerusalem Post Israeli and European archaeologists provide new insight into the mystery of ancient Gaza wine https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-741446

Roman-era military camps found in Saudi Arabian desert

Jerusalem Post Researchers believe Romans travelled by camel between the camps. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-741390

Medieval gaming piece unearthed in UK excavations

Jerusalem Post Tablemen were used to play numerous board games. The recently discovered one thought to be from the medieval period. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-741350

Discovery of human remains leads to new understandings of Native American presence – study

Jerusalem Post The remains are only the second to be found in Southeast Alaska, and genetic tests proved the person’s tribal relation. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-741281

Archaeologists in Peru find adolescent mummy wrapped in bundle

Jerusalem Post The mummified adolescent was found in a “good state of conservation.” https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-740198

First ever human depiction of lost Tartessos civilization uncovered in Spain

Jerusalem Post The Casas del Turuñuelo site is the best-preserved building on land in the western Mediterranean to date. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-740000

Mysterious contents of sealed Egyptian coffins revealed after 2,000 years

Jerusalem Post A team of scientists used modern non-invasive techniques to take a peek into ancient boxes that are still unopened all these years later. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-739946

Archaeologists reveal glamorous ancient winery among Roman ruins

Jerusalem Post Wine production played a key role in the identity of Roman elite, a new study finds. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-739874

Temple believed to be dedicated to Roman god of war uncovered in France

Jerusalem Post The complex was believed to have been a common stop for Roman soldiers stationed nearby under Julius Caesar’s reign. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-739604