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Chinese archaeologists say the discovery of tombs and ruins of residential structures in northwest China offers a glimpse into nomadic life in the Bronze Age. 
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The Express TribuneVictory for villagers as court convicts men squatting on Mughal archaeological ...The Express TribuneThis fact was confirmed by Archaeology Director Qasim Ali Qasim, who sent a staffer to assess what was going on.
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Recent excavations conducted by the University of Tübingen at Hohle Fels Cave in the Swabian Jura of southwestern Germany have produced new evidence for the earliest painting tradition in Central Europe about 15,000 years ago. Via Maria João Valente
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Archaeologists in the northwestern province of Balıkesir have expressed excitement over a Roman villa and an arrangement of intricate mosaic tiles they found in the ancient city of Antandros. But the dig site has captured ordinary people's attention thanks to its links to a more popular, albeit imaginary, piece of ancient history: "Conan the Barbarian," also known as, "Conan the Cimmerian." Dig supervisor Professor Gürcan Polat from Ege University has been overseeing the work at Antandros, which started back in 2001. "Antandros sort of became a topic of entertainment news after we found traces of the Cimmerian tribe here at the ancient city," Polat said.
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Netley Abbey, built in the 13th-century, is the most complete surviving Cistercian monastery in southern England. It was home to Cistercian monks who came to England from France in 1128. After the Dissolution (1536), it was given to a nobleman who converted it into a great Tudor mansion. Two hundred years later, it lay in ruins – grand, glorious ruins – and became a place of inspiration for the great Romantic writers and poets like Thomas Gray, author of Elegy Written in a Country Church Yard.
Jane Austen visited Netley Abbey (she lived in the area), and so did England’s notable artists Turner and Constable, who each painted its stunning landscape views. Netley Abbey, owned today by English Heritage, still draws visitors; I was one of them last week-end. Tea connection? Wait and see.
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Visitors to Ireland's Lismore Castle are more likely to find a startling image by American artist Matthew Barney or a chemical sculpture by British artist Roger Hiorns, than faded tapestries.
William Burlington, heir to the Cavendish estates of the Dukes of Devonshire, has opened a permanent exhibition space for international contemporary art. This summer, until Sept. 30
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Archaeo News Podcast 212 29 August 2012 In collaboration with British Archaeological Jobs Resource Mysteries of a Neolithic ‘Death Pit’ revealed
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Archaeologists in quest to unearth mysteries of pastDenbighshire Free PressARCHAEOLOGISTS have embarked on an excavation to unlock the mysteries of an ancient and iconic Welsh burial site.
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Below street level in Mexico City, archaeologists have found a jumble of bones dating to the 1480s.
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Among Cambridge University Library’s 200 miles of shelving and eight million books are three soft leather folders and a scrap book volume sitting alongside countless other items in the manuscripts and archives of its Near Eastern collection. Unremarkable to the casual observer, the contents of the folders include personal letters, sketches, bills of sale, letters of introduction and other papers. Contained within, however, are first-hand documents relating to the travels leading up to the rediscovery of one of the lost wonders of the world – Petra, in Jordan – which took place on August 22nd, 200 years ago.
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Lidar archaeology shines a light on hidden sitesBBC News... a bustling city with complex agriculture. (Copyright: A&D Chase). HIDE CAPTION.
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A new management plan for the remote St Kilda archipelago is to be signed by a charity, public bodies and the Ministry of Defence. National Trust for Scotland (NTS) said the document set out a vision for the islands for the next 20 to 30 years.
St Kilda, which lies 41 miles (66km) west of the Western Isles, is the UK's only natural and cultural Unesco World Heritage Site.
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JustGiving appeal to raise money for the next stage of the conservation of the Amarna Period coffins from the recent excavations has reached its target. The conservators will resume their work at Amarna in the latter part of the year.
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Snails in ancient pondsThe GuardianThe ponds themselves are of ancient origin. They were first formed centuries ago, when the lime-rich clay of the underlying Headon Beds and Barton Clays was opened up.
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During human evolution our ancestors mated with Neanderthals, but also with other related hominids. Via Maria João Valente
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On Sunday, the 10th of August, 1628, Vasa lay rigged and ready for sea just below the royal palace Tre Kronor in Sweden. Ballast, guns and ammunition were all on board. On the quays and shores along Strömmen, an excited public waited to watch the ship leave Stockholm and celebrate her departure.
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New York based artists YesYesNo create an art installation along Roman frontier Hadrian’s Wall.
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Anglo-Saxon treasures which date back as far as 700AD have been unearthed during a major archaelogical dig at a historic Midland site.
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A third Neolithic figurine has been unearthed during ongoing excavations at Links of Noltland on the Scottish island of Westray.
SCOTLAND-www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk A decision was made by Historic Scotland to begin rescue work on the Links of Notland site in 2006 as the sand dunes were being heavily eroded by the wind. The archaeology below, consists of an extensive settlement and associated field systems extending for around a thousand years from the late Neolithic to the Bronze Age.
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Over the weekend, I devoted some thought to a call for papers for a joint colloquium at next years Archaeological Institute of America/American Philological Association meeting. The colloquium is entitled: “Managing Archaeological Data in the Digital Age: Best Practices and Realities” and it sponsored by the Medieval and Post-Medieval Archaeology of Greece Interest Group and the Forum for Classics, Libraries, and Scholarly Communications. That’s a mouthful.
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OSTIA In this port city of ancient Rome, SUKANYA RAMANUJAN finds the remains of a perfectly planned township with baths and dining rooms... Located about 30 km west of Rome, it's a perfect destination for a day trip. A short walk from the railway station brings us to the archaeological site. Tombs line either side of the road leading to the old city gate — the lavishness of their decorations indicating the social status of the occupants. Further down, I’m surprised by the sudden appearance of wells in the middle of the road — apparently settlers have conveniently tapped the old underground Roman lead pipes supplying water from the aqueducts. The roads aren’t the only things to be admired in Ostia. Once inside the city walls, we spot the relatively well-preserved insulae — structures similar to modern apartment blocks. The ground floors were often given over to shops and the floors above served as residential space.
joseph mora's curator insight,
November 14, 2013 11:19 PM
in important roman building that could of held township bathing and room dining
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Hurriyet Daily NewsBones, skull revealed in opera stage renovationHurriyet Daily NewsAfter learning about the discovery, Çınar said he and ADOB General Director Regim Gökmen stopped the excavation, installed a safety line and requested an...
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Archaeologists in Uljin, South Korea, have found the remains of a fishing boat that they believe may be 8,000 years...
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Archaeology is typically associated with the study of ancient history, but a recent excavation at Poland's infamous Sobibor extermination camp has demonstrated its incredible potential for uncovering secrets locked within modern ruins.
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Remember that researcher who thought she spotted previously undiscovered Egyptian pyramids in Google Earth imagery? It turns out that there really are some ruins in the picture, but they’re not pyramids.
Andrew Nayyar's curator insight,
February 20, 2014 9:22 PM
This article brings some fresh questions in regards to pyramids which is truely something special. The article presents google images that sugges old pyramids that were left without ruins in the present day Egyptian town called Daimyo. Investogators have confirmed that these are not pyramids but rather triangular mounds of dirt with a structure underneath. The usuage of these mounds is still unclear. It is possible that these formations are a result of natural erosion as this is common in the region. 
Rowena ButedHIST1014's curator insight,
February 21, 2014 7:06 PM
Another form of searching for the uncovered Egyptian pyramids would be through Google earth images. The images are taken of Dimai, which was known as Soknopaiou Nesos during the Greco-Roman period in Egypt. This is interesting to see such high technology to research upon great history. |
a tomb and look into the bronze age