New Find Questions the Theory of Evolution

Hundreds of bones of a human ancestor unknown to science until now have been uncovered in South Africa. The find was discovered in a hard-to-access cave and ushers in new questions regarding the theory of human evolution.

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Archaeologists Find the Grave of an Ancient King Buried with his Horse

01.09.2015077

The ruler was buried along with his horse and vast riches for his time. Near the bodily remains, archaeologists found several different types of metal.

Eight-Hundred-Year-Old Casino Found Hidden in Cave

08.06.20150136

Large bets were made by the men, who gambled for hunting weapons or caught prey. According to the discoverers, the inhabitants of the region lived relatively lavishly and peacefully if they had time to spend playing games.

My Cave is my Castle

09.08.20140204

Besides DNA, it turns out that modern man and Neanderthals shared the love of the family hearth. This has been confirmed by excavations in some of the caves inhabited by Neanderthals in Gibraltar.

The Secret of the Lake with the Skeletons

30.04.20130600

Skeleton Lake is the name that a little glacier lake gets, since in the water and ice around it have been found more than 500 human skulls.

The most important Archeological finds of the XXI century

27.03.20120527

Our ancestors have left many traces of their presence, so archaeologists have the task to determine the origin of any discovered remains, pottery, tools and other items.

Ancient Egyptians and kissing death

31.05.201001412

Grave of men kissing was discovered in 1964 during an archaeological excavation of ancient tombs in the vicinity of Cairo.

Human sacrifice discovered in Peru

20.05.201001099

A temple with a tomb has been discovered in which has remains of human sacrifices in it. The tomb belonged to people believed to stem from God Naylamp, the so called Lambayeque civilization.

Cemetery of vampires was discovered

15.02.201001592

During excavations dead bodies of 13 people were discovered, all of whom buried in the same horrific manner. The deceased had no arms and no head, they were badly cut.

Incas - the ancient specialists in cranial surgery?

01.12.200901040

Incas were specialists in opening the skull to heal injuries. They studied the skulls found during excavations in Cuzco, Peru. Ancient surgeries of the Inca Civilization.

Ancient calendar discovered during excavations in Peru

01.12.20090837

During excavations archaeologists discovered a huge calendar near Temple of the Fox in Buena Vista, Peru. Peruvian calendar is represented in a particularly spectacular facility.