👀💭 The #Durupinar Formation in eastern Türkiye continues to fuel one of the world’s most fascinating #history #archaeological #ancient mysteries. New imaging, #geophysical surveys, #LiDAR & subsurface analysis are helping researchers investigate the site from a new perspective.
Noah's Ark has finally been found? Archaeologists claim to have found a giant shape in the Turkish mountains that matches the shape and dimensions of the iconic biblical craft. #Archaeology #history #discovery
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The study by Adapa & Hendrix et al. provides the first genomic evidence of Yersinia pestis in the Eastern #Mediterranean during the First #Pandemic, linking #archaeological findings with #pathogen #genomics near the origin point of the #Plague of Justinian
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ALT Phylogenetic confirmation of First Pandemic plague strains. The maximum likelihood phylogenetic reconstruction of Y. pestis strains from the First Pandemic. Tree topology bootstrapping was performed with 1000 replicates to assess the robustness of the inferred relationships. The Jerash strain groups with other First Pandemic strains and their branch lengths are represented. Dots along the branches indicate bootstrap support values greater than 80%, providing strong confidence in those relationships. Collapsed branches are shown with triangles. The Jerash strain is highlighted in red, while the Tian Shan Hun strain is shown in dark red, emphasizing their positions within the phylogeny relative to other strains from the same period.
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Section 106 is a federal review process used to evaluate how projects may affect historic properties and #archaeological resources. In #Colorado, tribal consultation requirements, and large-scale development make early coordination essential. Learn more: firstcarbonsolutions.com/blo…
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#Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) officials are inspecting the site and are working to determine the extent and cause of the damage. There is a debate on the conservation of this iconic structure, built in 1591. 2/2
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A northwest Arabian oasis where seven thousand years of caravans, kingdoms, and carved sandstone meet beneath towering cliffs.
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#Archaeological sites #Oases #Saudi Arabia
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👇👇 Testing the Applicability of #Drone-Based Ground-Penetrating #Radar for #Archaeological Prospection
✍️ Roland Linck et al.
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🪨 #RockArt can fill gaps in the local #Archaeological record and generate new questions about it.
🔔 But also offer new insights into the history of local human–animal interaction.
✍️ by Mirte Korpershoek, et al.
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#Quaternary #Ethnography
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👋👋 Predictive #Archaeological Risk Assessment at Reservoirs with Multitemporal #LiDAR and #MachineLearning (#XGBoost): The Case of Valdecañas Reservoir (#Spain)
✍️ Enrique Cerrillo-Cuenca and Primitiva Bueno-Ramírez
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Theni | 4,000 ஆண்டுக்கு முன் உள்ள பழங்கால அதிசயம்.. தேனியில் கண்டுபிடிப்பு
#theni #Archaeological
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From #BronzeAge settlements to medieval cities, new #archaeological discoveries are shedding light on #Kazakhstan’s ancient past.
The Astana Times explores recent finds across the country, revealing more about how people lived, traded and built communities on the #GreatSteppe.
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👉👉 A Technical Note on #AI-Driven #Archaeological #Object #Detection in Airborne #LiDAR Derivative Data, with CNN as the Leading Technique
✍️ Reyhaneh Zeynali et al.
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出土一批重要实物资料！中俄考古合作新成果
New batch of significant artifacts unearthed! From July to August 2026, A China-Russia #archaeological team has completed a joint excavation in Russia’s Altai region, marking the first initiative of the newly opened Altai Branch of the Collaborative Research Center for Archaeology of the Silk Roads. #China #Russia #SilkRoad
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👀💭 A 4,600 year old intact wooden boat bearing the name of 4th Dynasty #Egyptian pharaoh, Khufu, was transported to the new museum about 7 kilometers away in a 48 hour journey, a unique #archaeological & #engineering project. Inspired by the #ancient builders of the #pyramids.
👀💭 Inspired by the #ancient builders of the #pyramids. A 4,600 year old intact wooden boat bearing the name of 4th Dynasty #Egyptian pharaoh, Khufu, was transported to the new museum about 7 kilometers away in a 48 hour journey, a unique #archaeological & #engineering project.
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he explores Indus/Sindhu Script symbols engraved on rocks in the Khirthar Mountains of #Sindh and discusses their #historical and #archaeological significance.
Video Created by: Nazir Ahmed Mahar
Article writer : Aziz Kingrani
Topic: “Indus Script Etched in Stones.
#IndusScript #IndusValleyCivilization #MohenjoDaro #Archaeology #AncientHistory
This video was created by @namahar117 based on the research article “Indus Script Etched in Stones” written by @KingraniAziz .
In his article, he explores Indus/Sindhu Script symbols engraved on rocks in the Khirthar Mountains of Sindh, Pakistan, and discusses their historical and archaeological significance.
I created this video to present the key information, findings, and observations from his research in a visual and engaging format.
Video Created by: Nazir Ahmed Mahar
Research & Article Credit: Aziz Kingrani
Article: “Indus Script Etched in Stones”
Full credit for the original research and findings goes to the author.
#IndusScript #IndusValleyCivilization #MohenjoDaro #Archaeology #AncientHistory
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Some places are simply too important to lose. Protect the Lower #Pecos Canyonlands ancient #rockart. The contract for the Big Bend Project 5 barrier, threatens one of North America’s most significant #archaeological landscapes. Sign the petition: bradshawfoundation.com/ameri…
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An #impressive #archaeological #study by E. Mata-Castillo et al. (2026) examines #humanteeth filled with #gemstones among the ancient #Maya. The study focused on a preHispanic Maya molar featuring a #jadeite #inlay. While not the first discovery of its kind, it sheds light on the true context of this modification to natural tooth morphology: the primary #purpose was not (or not always), as previously hypothesized, #aestheticenhancement, perhaps linked to spiritual rituals. Instead, the molar’s location, in a spot not visible from the outside, points more strongly toward a ,#medicalprocedure intended to relieve pain. Particularly fascinating are the #precision #dental #surgery involved and the highly effective #cement used to secure the jade inlay.
When we consider modern dental prosthetics and how easily they can come loose if the cement lacks sufficient stability, it is truly impressive to see that the Maya possessed such exquisite techniques, methods that allowed tooth fillings to endure for many centuries.
This work also demonstrates that we tend to credit ancient cultures with far less know-how than some of them actually possessed; consequently, scientific findings like these leave us in awe.
© Stefan F. Wirth, August 2026, Berlin
References:
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E. Mata-Castillo et al. (2026):
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Centuries before dental clinics, the ancient Maya used sophisticated jade fillings to treat toothaches.
For decades, archaeologists have uncovered Maya teeth decorated with precious stones like jade and pyrite. Traditionally, researchers believed these alterations were purely cosmetic, representing a form of ancient 'grill' for social status or rituals. However, a new analysis of a back molar containing a jade inlay is challenging this assumption.
Since this hidden tooth would not have been visible in normal social interactions, researchers suggest the procedure was functional. Further examination using 3D imaging revealed calcification within the tooth's pulp, indicating that the individual was alive when the filling was placed and that the procedure was likely done to relieve pain or treat a cavity.
The study also highlighted the incredible durability of the organic cement used to bind these stones to the teeth. Analysis of these ancient sealants revealed a mixture of calcium, phosphates, bitumen, and essential oils that have remarkably outlasted modern-day fillings. Many of these jade inlays have remained firmly in place for over a millennium, showing that Maya practitioners possessed advanced pharmaceutical and metallurgical skills. These findings suggest that the Maya were not only masters of aesthetic modification but also pioneer dentists who developed enduring therapeutic treatments long before the era of modern medicine.
source: Mata-Castillo, E., Cucina, A., Ramírez-Salomón, M., Monsreal-Peniche, M. B., Luin, C., & Vega-Lizama, E. (2026). A Prehispanic Maya molar with occlusal jadeite inlay. Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports, 72, 105731.
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#Archaeological research shows #Eritrea 🇪🇷 as a cradle of humanity, with one of the oldest human discoveries found in 1977 and some of the earliest laws and systems of governance, including written laws dating to 1212.
🇪🇷 #Eritrea is a country with an ancient history and longstanding traditions of law, social organization, and governance.
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