Religion – Page 16 – Prologue Journal

Volcanic eruption caused Neolithic Danes to offer sun stones, study reveals

Jerusalem Post Hundreds of engraved sun stones were discovered in ceremonial sites, indicating a ritual response to climate catastrophe. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-838311

Stern, ill, bald: French archaeologists discover large Ptolemaic marble head at Taposiris Magna

Jerusalem Post The marble head, measuring 38 centimeters in height, depicts an elderly, bald man with a wrinkled face showing signs of sternness and illness. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-838307

Hancock claims a lost civilization built Easter Island’s statues 11,000+ years ago

Jerusalem Post Hancock argues that Polynesian settlers encountered a pre-existing population, evidenced by banana remains from at least 3,000 years ago. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-838305

Participants across Serbia brave icy waters in the traditional Holy Cross swim

Jerusalem Post Fourteen-year-old Nemanja Milošević swam for the fifth time and plans to continue swimming in coming years. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/christianity-news/article-838300

2 million stones, one masterpiece: How the House of the Faun’s mosaic was crafted

Jerusalem Post The Alexander Mosaic, considered the most important mosaic of the Roman age, is a detailed piece of art measuring 583 by 325 centimeters. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-838177

Peru’s best-kept secret: The Inca town captivating travelers

Jerusalem Post Local cuisine plays an important role, with dishes such as roasted guinea pig, fresh trout from Andean rivers, and pachamanca, a feast cooked in a hot stone oven underground. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-838171

Luxury baths for 30: Massive spa complex found in wealthy district of Pompeii

Jerusalem Post Residence may have been used to promote owner’s candidacy in local elections, using banquets to gain support. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-838169

World Monuments Fund adds Moon, Apollo 11 sites to 2025 heritage preservation watch list

Jerusalem Post Specialists fear planned commercial flights could compromise lunar heritage, including Neil Armstrong’s bootprints. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-838167

Study reveals human ancestors ate mostly plants, not meat

Jerusalem Post Some researchers hypothesize that the incorporation of animal-based foods in early hominin diets led to increased brain size, smaller gut size, and increased stature. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-838166

Ancient Maya city Ichkabal opens to the public in Quintana Roo

Jerusalem Post Becomes Mexico’s 194th pre-Columbian archaeological site open to visitors. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-837989