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B. AYDIN @anciehistoryx.bsky.social · Oct 19
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Did Lead Poisoning Drive the End of the Neanderthals?
New research suggests ancient lead exposure shaped human brain evolution and may have contributed to the Neanderthals’ mysterious extinction.
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Tyana’s Roman Pool: A Hidden Healing Sanctuary
Excavations at Bahçeli Roman Pool reveal a 2nd-century Asklepios healing sanctuary dedicated to Marcus Aurelius and Commodus.
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November 9, 2025 at 12:55 AM
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Caral’s Legacy: Survival Without War in Ancient Peru
New digs in Peru show how the Americas’ oldest civilization survived a 4.2k-year drought—by relocating, rebuilding, and teaching resilience through art, not war.
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November 8, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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The Forgotten Neanderthals of the Balkans
Neanderthal origins uncovered in Serbia’s Velika Balanica Cave, revealing some of the oldest evidence of early humans in the Balkans.
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October 21, 2025 at 3:17 AM
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Roman Tomb Uncovered in Bavaria: The Wolkertshofen Tumulus
Archaeologists uncover a rare Roman tomb near Wolkertshofen, Bavaria — a monumental stone tumulus likely built as a cenotaph.
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October 21, 2025 at 3:16 AM
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Did Lead Poisoning Drive the End of the Neanderthals?
New research suggests ancient lead exposure shaped human brain evolution and may have contributed to the Neanderthals’ mysterious extinction.
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October 19, 2025 at 12:59 AM
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4,200-Year-Old Skull Discovered on Indiana Riverbank
A fragment of an ancient human skull, dated to approximately 2300 BCE, was uncovered along Indiana’s Whitewater River.
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October 18, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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Over 50 Neolithic Structures Found in Şanlıurfa
Archaeologists uncover over 50 Neolithic homes and public buildings in Şanlıurfa’s Sayburç, revealing daily life and rituals 12,000 years ago.
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September 9, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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Wealthy Roman Tomb Unearthed in Albania
Archaeologists in Albania have uncovered a lavish 4th-century Roman tomb with Greek inscriptions, luxury artifacts, and traces of ancient looting—the first discovery of its kind in the region.
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September 8, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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Early Hominins Walked 8 Miles for Better Tools
New research shows early hominins in Kenya walked up to eight miles 2.6 million years ago to source quality stone for Oldowan tools,
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September 7, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Neanderthals Had Local Food Traditions, Study Finds
Neanderthals in neighboring Israeli caves had distinct butchery traditions, suggesting culturally inherited food practices 70,000 years ago.
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July 20, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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The Şarkışla Bull: Hittite Ritual Artifact Resurfaces
A Hittite bull-headed jug fragment discovered in Şarkışla reveals ancient ritual practices and craftsmanship.
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July 16, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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Skhul I Revisited: Insights from Cranial and Jaw Analysis
A new analysis of the 140,000-year-old Skhul I skull reveals a complex mix of archaic and modern traits, challenging its classification as Homo sapiens.
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July 15, 2025 at 12:58 AM
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Ancient Egyptian Genome Reveals Ties to Fertile Crescent
Ancient Egyptian genome reveals 4,500-year-old ties to North Africa and the Fertile Crescent, reshaping views on early migration.
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July 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Greek Architectural Find at Tartessian Site
5th-c. BCE Greek marble altar found in Spain’s Tartessian site reveals Mediterranean trade ties and Tartessian sophistication.
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July 5, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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Uluköy Cave: Key Paleolithic Discoveries in Türkiye
Recent excavations at Uluköy Cave uncover evidence of multiple human species and early use of obsidian dating back over 160,000 years.
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July 3, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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Roman-Period Lion-Head Bronze Discs and Handles from Khirbat Ibreika
Roman-period bronze discs with lion head designs from Khirbat Ibreika reveal unique funerary artifacts and symbolic meanings.
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July 1, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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Old Kingdom Tombs Unearthed in Aswan
Three Old Kingdom tombs uncovered in Aswan reveal insights into ancient burial customs and later Middle Kingdom reuse.
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June 30, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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Saka-Era Artifacts unearthed in Kazakhstan #History

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Saka-Era Burial Artifacts Unearthed in Southern Kazakhstan
Saka-era gold artifacts discovered in southern Kazakhstan may point to a second elite “Golden Man” burial site from the 4th–3rd centuries BCE
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June 28, 2025 at 12:03 AM
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Forgotten Flood: Utnapištim’s Epic Tale
Explore the ancient Mesopotamian flood myth of Utnapištim—an early precursor to Noah's story in the Epic of Gilgamesh.
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June 25, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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Giant Roman Shoe Discovered at Ancient Fort
Archaeologists uncover a giant 2,000-year-old Roman shoe, revealing insights into ancient life on Britain’s frontier.
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June 14, 2025 at 12:51 AM
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Traces of Early Humans Unearthed in Iran’s Qaleh Kurd Cave
Ancient human traces found in Iran’s Qaleh Kurd Cave may date back 700,000 years, reshaping early migration history.
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June 13, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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5,000-Year-Old Stone Basin Predates Tomb by 1,000 Years, Transported by Boat
A 5,000-year-old stone basin in Spain predates its tomb and was transported by boat, revealing advanced prehistoric skills.
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June 11, 2025 at 1:54 AM
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Millennium-Old Sundial Unveiled at Historic Ani Archaeological Site
A 1000-year-old sundial from Ani is now on display at Kars Museum, highlighting its medieval timekeeping legacy.
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June 8, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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Royal Tomb Found in Gordion Reveals Phrygian Secrets
2,700-year-old Phrygian royal tomb discovered in Gordion with 88 intact artifacts—new clues to King Midas' dynasty.
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June 4, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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Ancient DNA Study Uncovers Mysterious "Ghost" Lineage in Tibet
A 7,100-year-old DNA study links a mysterious "ghost" lineage in Tibet to modern Tibetans, tracing the ancient Basal Asian Xingyi ancestry.
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May 29, 2025 at 9:21 PM