Tag: Archeology
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
If, like us, your passion for science and that of sharing knowledge drives you, in a spirit of innovation and creativity, join us! Futura is recruiting for work-study training in…
Tutankhamun’s treasure, a pharaonic testimony from ancient Egypt
Discovery almost intact by the Briton Howard carter, in 1922 in the Valley of the Kings, the pharaoh’s tomb Tutankhamun is broken down into four parts: the annex, the antechamber,…
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,…
The excavation of the synagogue of Aguerd opens up “perspectives for the Judeo-Moroccan heritage”
Through : Tancred Chambraud For four days, from November 21 to 25, 2021, an international team made a first in Morocco. A joint Moroccan-Israeli archaeological excavation took place on the…
A couple of mummies with golden tongues!
The mummies of a man and a woman were found south of Cairo. The man’s tomb had never been opened since the mummification, and the tongues of the two mummies…
In Marseille, a replica of the Cosquer cave takes shape
Marseille will soon welcome a reproduction of the Cosquer cave in the Villa Méditerranée, just next to the Mucem. The Cosquer cave is this partially drowned cave discovered in 1985…