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The Kurgan Hypothesis – Right Idea, Wrong Continent
In 1956, a hypothesis was proposed by UCLA archaeology and anthropology professor Marija Gimbutas. Her proposal, which was in part based on prior work by Otto Schrader (1883) and V. Gordon Childe (1926), came to be known as “the Kurgan hypothesis”, and it stated that the Proto-Indo-European culture could be tracked backed to an origin in the geographical region roughly between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea.
Ken Goudsward - 01/05/2024 - 22:42
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Exquisite Silver Gilded Anglo-Saxon Artifact Unearthed, Baffles Experts
... or possibly even a component of a knife. The Legacy of Armenia: Trade, Metallurgy, and Forging of Precious Metals of ...
Sahir - 04/01/2024 - 16:53
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The Final Fates of the Children of Cleopatra VII
... of Kings.” His parents decided to make him the ruler of Armenia, Parthia, Media and all countries to be discovered ...
Natalia Klimczak - 17/05/2023 - 19:00
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When Salt Was Traded for Gold: The Salt Trade of West Africa that Built Kingdoms and Spread Culture
... Little Known Ancient Treasures Across Africa The Legacy of Armenia: Trade, Metallurgy, and Forging of Precious Metals of ...
dhwty - 28/04/2019 - 14:00
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Ashurbanipal: The Oldest Surviving Royal Library in the World with Over 30,000 Clay Tablets
The Royal Library of Ashurbanipal has sometimes been described as the ‘first library’ in the world, or the ‘oldest surviving royal library in the world’. The library was discovered by archaeologists who were excavating at the site of Nineveh, today known as Kuyunjik. As this was the imperial capital of the Neo-Assyrian Empire during the reign of Ashurbanipal, the library has been attributed to this ruler.
dhwty - 09/04/2019 - 01:29
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Desert Kites: Ancient Hunters Built Massive Death Traps for Animals
... kites have been observed in the Levant , Saudi Arabia, Armenia , Yemen, and the Ustyurt plateau. There is also ...
Molly Dowdeswell - 23/10/2022 - 22:50
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The Story of the Midgard Serpent: A Mythological Tailspin
... with a live rattler." Serpent Stones: The Vishap Steles of Armenia as a Symbol of Rock Art and Rich Heritage Ancient ...
Gerald Hausman - 17/12/2016 - 14:48
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Who Are the Yazidis and Why Have They Been Continually Persecuted?
... to Persepolis; including wanderings in Daghestan, Georgia, Armenia. , by USSHER, John. Source: (British Library / ...
dhwty - 16/11/2018 - 13:24
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Santa the Shaman Comes to the New World: The Shapeshifting Magic-Man from the Ancient Past
In 1626, a ship filled with folks from the Netherlands put into what would later be called New York Harbor and went about building a Dutch colony called New Amsterdam. The figurehead on the prow of their ship was none other than the patron saint of sailors, Saint Nicholas. The Dutch called him "Sinter Claes." Thus, "Santa Claus" came to the new world.
jim willis - 10/12/2017 - 13:56
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Enormous Underground City Discovered in Turkey
Archaeologists in Turkey have discovered a massive underground city, which they believe may be the largest in the world. They have only excavated 3% of it so far but are unearthing multitudes of rooms, tunnels, hidden passages and artifacts on a daily basis.
Joanna Gillan - 21/04/2022 - 01:03
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Medieval Metallic Objects Show Alchemical Mastery In Poland
... of Alchemy, Forefathers Of Chemistry The Legacy of Armenia: Trade, Metallurgy, and Forging of Precious Metals of ...
ashley cowie - 12/11/2020 - 05:12
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Circular Economy: How the Ancients Pioneered the Idea of Recycling Waste
... historical anomaly in terms of resource use. The Legacy of Armenia: Trade, Metallurgy, and Forging of Precious Metals of ...
ancient-origins - 11/01/2019 - 22:59
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1,400-Year-Old Coins are the Forgotten Remnants of a Terrifying Siege on Jerusalem
Israeli archaeologists have announced the discovery of a hoard of rare Byzantine bronze coins from a site dating back to 614 AD. The coins were discovered during excavations for the widening of the Tel Aviv- Jerusalem highway.
Theodoros Karasavvas - 22/03/2017 - 22:01
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Dazzling Temple to Cult God Mithras Uncovered in Italy
A 1600-year-old temple in which the ancient god Mithras was worshipped has been discovered beneath Roman ruins in Ostia, Italy. A magnificent ancient building, which is being described as the ‘Mithraeum (or Temple) of Colored Marbles’ is officially known as the ‘spelaeum’ and it’s the most important room in the Mithraeum, located on its bottom level.
ashley cowie - 16/12/2019 - 15:59
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The Native American Legend of the Sleeping Giant and the Whiteman
... quickly to tell the news to his chieftains. The Legacy of Armenia: Trade, Metallurgy, and Forging of Precious Metals of ...
Kerry Sullivan - 19/07/2016 - 00:44
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Ancient Silk Shirt from a Fallen Empire is Set to Fetch a Bundle at Auction
An exceptional silk shirt made by a skilled Sogdian craftsman is going up for auction at the end of April. The honey-golden color of the silk is decorated with ducks wearing flowing scarves while holding jeweled necklaces in their beaks – this was a garment made for an elite member of Sogdian society, perhaps even a royal, and now it is expected to reach a hefty sum at auction.
Alicia McDermott - 04/04/2018 - 18:48
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Ice Age Colombian Art Found Painted On Remote Jungle Cliffs
... Celestial Maps of Gegham Mountain: The Unique Rock Art of Armenia Laas Geel Complex and The Magnificent Ancient Rock ...
ashley cowie - 30/11/2020 - 16:48
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The Shrouded History of Nitocris: Was the Last Pharaoh of the Sixth Dynasty a Woman?
Nitocris is claimed by some sources to have been a female pharaoh of ancient Egypt. However, prior to the Ptolemaic Dynasty, there were few female rulers in the history of ancient Egypt. Many of these women ruled only as regents for their underage sons.
dhwty - 26/05/2019 - 01:51
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The Mystery of St. Paul’s Lost Bible: Is Someone Hiding Something!
The noise that woke the neighbors in the twilight was the sound of trucks carrying the earth from the excavations in that small house in the neighborhood. What were they looking for in that little slum-like house? How many meters deep had they descended, since so much earth had come out of such a small place? Were they after a clue? Why was this excavation guarded by armed guards, and no one but a few authorized people could enter? What was the mystery of this excavation that lasted a year?
Refik - 27/08/2021 - 18:37
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The Seljuks: Nomads Who Built an Empire and Took On Byzantine Power
... reached its height of power. Alp Arslan expanded into Armenia and Georgia and fought against the Byzantine Empire . ...
dhwty - 22/04/2019 - 01:37