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Gary Manners

Gary is an editor and content manager for Ancient Origins. He has a BA in Politics and Philosophy from the University of York and a Diploma in Marketing from CIM. He has worked in education, the educational sector, social work and personal development. Gary has an interest in societies and social order, people’s values and social structures and generally how societies work. He has experienced life in several types of social order, from Liberal Western Democracy (mainly), to Socialist, Communist and even a Buddhist lifestyle in China.

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A Baidara, a traditional leather skin boat of the Chukchi and Eskimos

11 September, 2024 - 17:49 Gary Manners

Scandinavians Were Building Advanced Boats Way Before the Viking Era

The Neolithic Pitted Ware Culture (PWC), which thrived in Scandinavia around 3500–2300 BC, has long fascinated archaeologists due to its reliance on marine resources, particularly seals, while...

Two of the intact millefiori panels recovered at Andriake Port

10 September, 2024 - 20:19 Gary Manners

Hundreds of Stunning Millefiori Glass Panels Unearthed at Andriake Port

Excavations at the ancient port of Andriake, in the Demre district of Antalya, Turkey, have revealed an extraordinary discovery of millefiori glass panels, a luxurious and intricate form of...

Egyptian Fort Including Barracks & Weapons to Ward off Invading Sea Peoples Discovered

10 September, 2024 - 17:42 Gary Manners

Egyptian Fort Including Barracks & Weapons to Ward off Invading Sea Peoples Discovered

A thrilling new discovery in Egypt has unveiled the remnants of a once-vital military fortress used to defend the shores from attackers such as the ‘sea people’ and dating back to the New Kingdom era...

Nine Ancient Patolli Games Found During Maya Train Construction

9 September, 2024 - 17:50 Gary Manners

Nine Ancient Patolli Games Found During Maya Train Construction

Nine patollis —Mesoamerican game boards—were recently uncovered during excavation work for the Maya Train project in southeastern Mexico. The findings, believed to be more than 1,000 years old, were...

Execution Site Archaeology Uncovers Haunting Secrets in Saxony-Anhalt

7 September, 2024 - 18:27 Gary Manners

Execution Site Archaeology Uncovers Haunting Secrets in Saxony-Anhalt

Archaeological excavations in northern Germany, have revealed fascinating insights into the penal practices of the Middle Ages and early modern period. Led by the State Office for Monument...

ERT cross-section scan of the Calvario Pyramid at Mitla, showing solid core and potential hollow areas within the body of the pyramid and under the north-east corner.

6 September, 2024 - 17:41 Gary Manners

Underground Chambers and Tunnels Confirmed at Mitla

Recent archaeological investigations at Mitla, a significant Zapotec site in Oaxaca, Mexico, have confirmed the existence of a vast network of subterranean chambers and tunnels. Using advanced...

The remains of a kurgan burial mound found in Kazakhstan with two stone ridges known as "mustaches."

6 September, 2024 - 14:51 Gary Manners

‘Mustached’ Burial Mounds Discovered in Kazakhstan

Archaeologists have uncovered ten ancient burial mounds, known as kurgans, in Kazakhstan's Ulytau region, with some displaying distinctive "mustaches." These kurgans, which likely date back to the...

Equipment including bent sword, shears, and umbo from the center of a shield found at the Vandal cemetery.

5 September, 2024 - 17:15 Gary Manners

Graves of Vandal Warriors Discovered in Poland

The graves of two warriors from the Germanic Vandal tribe have been unearthed in a cemetery in Poland. These warriors, buried with their weapons and artifacts, offer a rare glimpse into the funerary...

One of the two pagan altars that have been uncovered at Perperikon

4 September, 2024 - 22:18 Gary Manners

Two Pagan Altars Uncovered at Perperikon: Insights into Ancient Rituals

The ancient city of Perperikon, a sprawling and partially rock hewn site, nestled in the Eastern Rhodopes of Bulgaria, continues to offer glimpses into its rich, multi-layered history with each new...

The Pictish ring photographed by National Museums Scotland

4 September, 2024 - 17:51 Gary Manners

'Remarkable' Pictish Ring Uncovered at Burghead Fort After Over 1,000 Years

A ‘remarkable’ Pictish ring, untouched for over a millennium, has been discovered at the ancient Burghead Fort in Moray, Scotland, during a dig led by the University of Aberdeen. Found by volunteer...

Reconstruction of Tinnis Late Iron Age Fort ablaze

3 September, 2024 - 20:43 Gary Manners

Archaeological Finds Support Local Folklore of Merlin’s Grave

In the tranquil region of Tweeddale in southern Scotland, the ancient village of Drumelzier has long been entwined with the legend of Merlin, the mythical wizard famously linked to King Arthur...

Donkey Motif At Karahan Tepe Adds New Layer to Life at the Site

2 September, 2024 - 15:32 Gary Manners

Donkey Motif At Karahan Tepe Adds New Layer to Life at the Site

A recent excavation at Karahan Tepe, a significant Pre-Pottery Neolithic site in southeast Türkiye, has unveiled a fascinating artifact: the figure of a running wild donkey carved on a stone. This...

Unveiling the Distant Origins of the Galloway Hoard’s Lidded Vessel

2 September, 2024 - 14:49 Gary Manners

Distant Origins of the Galloway Hoard’s Lidded Vessel Unveiled

In 2014, a stunning discovery in Scotland's Galloway region unveiled a Viking-age treasure trove that has since captivated archaeologists and historians alike. Known as the Galloway Hoard, this...

Roman Camp Discovered High in the Swiss Alps

1 September, 2024 - 14:53 Gary Manners

Roman Camp Discovered High in the Swiss Alps

A previously unknown Roman military camp has been discovered at a high-altitude location in Graubünden, Switzerland, shedding new light on the Roman military presence in the region. Situated at...

Newly Discovered Euripides Fragments: A Happy Day for Greek Tragedy

31 August, 2024 - 17:54 Gary Manners

Newly Discovered Euripides Fragments: A Happy Day for Greek Tragedy

In a significant development for the study of ancient Greek literature, two scholars from the University of Colorado Boulder have identified previously unknown fragments of works by the famed...

New Origins of the 58 Holes or ‘Hounds and Jackals’ Game Found

31 August, 2024 - 14:49 Gary Manners

New Origins of the 58 Holes or ‘Hounds and Jackals’ Game Found

The game of 58 Holes , or Hounds and Jackals, known for its captivating simplicity and rich history, has long been considered one of the world’s oldest board games. Traditionally, scholars believed...

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