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Revolutionary Discovery: Ancient Humans Created Fire 400,000 Years Ago - New Evidence Rewrites Human Evolution Timeline
Dec 12, 2025 05:28 pm CST
British scientists have discovered evidence at the Barnham archaeological site in Suffolk showing humans controlled fire 400,000 years ago—350,000 years earlier than previously confirmed. The findings, including baked clay, heat-fractured tools, and iron pyrite fragments, suggest early Neanderthals intentionally created fire, dramatically reshaping our understanding of prehistoric human capabilities and cognitive development.
Ancient Human-Made Neolithic Pits Near Stonehenge Confirmed by Archaeological Research
Nov 28, 2025 11:54 pm CST
Archaeologists have provided conclusive scientific evidence that the mysterious Durrington pit circle near Stonehenge was constructed by humans over 4,000 years ago. Using advanced scientific methods including electrical resistance tomography, radar mapping, and sedimentary DNA analysis, researchers confirmed these massive pits, measuring up to 10 meters wide and 5 meters deep, were deliberately created during the late Neolithic period, potentially reflecting ancient spiritual beliefs associated with an underworld concept.
12,000-Year-Old Woman-Goose Figurine Reveals Ancient Mythological Beliefs in Prehistoric Israel
Nov 18, 2025 01:35 pm CST
Archaeologists have discovered a 12,000-year-old clay figurine depicting a woman and goose in what may be one of the world's earliest mythological scenes. Found at a prehistoric Natufian settlement in Israel, this remarkable artifact offers unprecedented insights into ancient symbolic expression, spiritual beliefs, and artistic techniques from the crucial transition period between nomadic and settled human societies.
103 Ancient Gold Coins Discovered During Renovation of Historic Tamil Nadu Sivan Temple
Nov 04, 2025 09:32 pm CST
Workers renovating an ancient Sivan temple near Javvadu hills in Tiruvannamalai uncovered a remarkable archaeological treasure of 103 gold coins dating back to the Chola era. The coins were found in a mud pot during sanctum sanctorum renovations at the temple believed to have been built during the reign of Rajaraja Cholan III. Officials from the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department are now investigating the historical significance of this valuable discovery.
Discover Ancient Egypt's Splendor: Amenhotep III's Tomb Reopens After 20-Year Renovation
Oct 04, 2025 10:01 pm CST
After two decades of meticulous restoration, the magnificent tomb of Pharaoh Amenhotep III is now open to visitors in Luxor's Valley of the Kings. This archaeological treasure, dating back to 1390-1350 BC, features preserved paintings of the ruler with Egyptian gods and Book of the Dead inscriptions, offering a rare glimpse into ancient Egypt's royal burial practices just as the country prepares to inaugurate its Grand Egyptian Museum.
12,000-Year-Old Mummies Reveal Evidence Of Human Mummification
Sep 16, 2025 05:37 pm CST
Smoke-drying mummification of human remains was practised by hunter-gatherers across southern China, southeast Asia and beyond as far back as 12,000 years ago.
Smoke-dried bodies could be world's 'oldest mummies': study
Sep 16, 2025 05:36 pm CST
Some ancient societies in China and southeast Asia appear to have smoke-dried their dead, effectively mummifying them thousands of years earlier than their Egyptian counterparts, new research has found.