Tag: Archeology
Two colossal sphinxes discovered in Egypt
Two statues of sphinxes have been discovered in a temple built more than 3,300 years ago during the reign of Amenhotep III, Tutankhamun’s grandfather. References to Amenhotep III are inscribed…
Man diversified his prey during the last glacial maximum, 23,000 years ago
23,000 years ago, a human encampment was flooded and covered by sediments on the shore of Lake Tiberias, Israel. This episode occurred during the last glacial maximum and the analysis…
The oldest known straws were made of gold and silver and were used to drink beer
The function of precious funerary objects discovered at the end of the 19thand century in Russia has been the subject of much speculation among archaeologists. These long silver and gold…
The violent eruption of the volcano on the island of Santorini created 4 devastating tsunamis
The end of the Bronze Age was marked by a catastrophic event that would have strongly impacted humanity. This is the eruption of the Thera volcano, off the Cretan coast.…
The violent eruption of the volcano Thera on the island of Santorini created 4 devastating tsunamis 3,600 years ago
The end of the Bronze Age was marked by a catastrophic event that would have strongly impacted humanity. This is the eruption of the Thera volcano, off the Cretan coast.…
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…
What studies to do to become an archaeologist?
Archeology is a science of extreme importance to mankind. Indeed, historical evidence allows us to better understand ancient societies and their forms of organization. Archeology is both a social and…
Discoveries of submerged archaeological treasures off the coast of Israel
Near the port of Caesarea, Israel, the remains of ships and the treasures they carried to the IIIe and XIVe centuries have been discovered. Among these, a ring adorned with…
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…
Futura research scientific journalist M / F for work-study training
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