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Neanderthals May Have Trekked Through Saudi Arabian Desert
New research suggests Neanderthals may have lived in the Arabian Peninsula 55,000 years ago, farther south than previously thought
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Ancient Egyptian tomb reveals evolving burial traditions through organized mummies and a mummified dog
A study of tomb TT 209 in Egypt’s Theban Necropolis uncovers a structured evolution of burial practices over centuries, from individual coffins to stacked mummies, including a mummified dog, reflecting changing cultural and ritual beliefs.
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Scientists Discover Evidence of Two Origins of Life on Earth
A recent study suggests that the first free-living cells may have emerged independently twice, with life sharing one ancient genetic code but undergoing two separate transitions into free-living existence.
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Possible Bronze Age Grave Unearthed Beneath Viking Ship Burial
Archaeologists in western Norway have begun excavating a burial mound that may contain a previously unknown Bronze Age grave, buried beneath a Viking ship burial.
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Drought Exposes Roman Bridge in Bulgaria
A Roman bridge in Bulgaria has been exposed by a heat wave in Europe, revealing its foundations and providing archaeologists with an unprecedented view of the ancient structure.