Tag: anthropology
“Skewers” of human vertebrae 600 years ago
At cœn the Chincha Valley in Peru, human vertebrae dating back to the Inca period were found strung on reeds. Archaeologists propose a new hypothesis to explain the reason for…
Parasites found in ancient Jerusalem toilets betray residents’ way of life
Analysis of rare sediments from toilets in the VIIe century BC made it possible to find eggs of intestinal parasites. These give clues to the way of life of the…
Researchers have been able to study the DNA of mummies thousands of years old thanks to lice!
DNA is scarce in South American mummies dating back several millennia. The presence of parasites in individuals shortly before their death has nevertheless made it possible to preserve this precious…
The biggest archaeological discoveries in 2021
For the end of the year, Futura offers you a selection of discoveries that have marked the field of archeology and anthropology in 2021. Read the story of these places,…