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New genetic data is upending the long-held assumption that women in prehistory wielded no power, revealing a more complex pattern of gender roles in the past.
Archaeologists in Peru have discovered a 1400-year-old skeleton in an underground water channel, which may have belonged to a human sacrifice victim
Researchers uncover a mix of ancient gut bacteria and cold-adapted yeasts on Ötzi's mummy, suggesting continuous microbial activity since his death. The findings offer insights into early human microbiomes and potential industrial applications for cold-loving organisms.
Archaeologists have uncovered the remains of a 16th-century hospital and church in Lima's historic district.
Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a medieval caravansery in North Sinai, Egypt. The structure, which dates back to the Mamluk Sultanate period, would have provided rest and shelter for merchants, mail carriers, and military forces traveling along the Sultan's Road.