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Early Humans Made Stone Handaxes Earlier Than Previously Thought, Study Says
Wed, Aug 31, 2011
New-found evidence pushes more advanced toolmaking back another 350,000 years.
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Treasures of Ancient Dura-Europos Released for All to See
Tue, Aug 23, 2011
Artifacts include remarkably well-preserved objects from the Roman Imperial period.
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Before They Left Africa, Modern Humans Interbred With Archaic Humans, Reports DNA Study
Mon, Sep 05, 2011
Interbreeding between modern humans and their more archaic relatives apparently didn't begin with encounters with the Neanderthals in Eurasia.
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Ancient James Ossuary and Jehoash Tablet Inscriptions May Be Authentic, Say Experts
Wed, Aug 31, 2011
The famous forgery trial in Israel has produced strong testimony supporting the possible authenticity of the ancient James Ossuary and Jehoash Tablet inscriptions.
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Remarkable cave temples of China resurrected through technology
Sat, Aug 27, 2011
Digital technology works its miracle in rediscovering the magnificence of the cave temples of Xiangtangshan.
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Didn't catch that cold going around? You just may be part Neanderthal, study suggests.
Thu, Aug 25, 2011
Cross-breeding between modern humans and our archaic cousins some 30,000 or more years ago left a convenient little legacy for some of us today.
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Saving Ancient Nineveh
Mon, Aug 22, 2011
For a time, about 2,700 years ago, the ancient city of Nineveh ruled the Middle East. Today, it is among the world's most endangered archaeological sites, in need of an urgent rescue plan.
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Excavations in Kenya Shedding Light on Early Human Toolmaking and Habitat
Fri, Aug 19, 2011
Pioneering research in southern Kenya is yielding new clues about the lives and habitat of early humans.
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Monumental Center in Laos Faces Brighter Future
Wed, Aug 17, 2011
A great ancient monumental center in Laos will see restoration and a raised profile for visitors and explorers who want to know its secrets.
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Japan Rescues Cultural Assets in Aftermath of Earthquake and Tsunami
Mon, Aug 15, 2011
Japan takes steps to salvage and restore the many cultural treasures that have been damaged in the wake of the recent disastrous earthquake and Tsunami.
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Chimps, Humans Share a Key Evolutionary Development, Study Says
Thu, Aug 11, 2011
Study shows that chimps and humans both exhibit immature forebrains in infancy, with implications about a common ancestor.
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Glacial Lake Floods Threaten Nepal Village, Ancient Monastery
Fri, Aug 05, 2011
Global warming said to be the cause of a disaster that recurs like clockwork.
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Early Human Ancestors were at Home on the African Savanna
Wed, Aug 03, 2011
A team of research scientists have concluded that early humans, or hominins, were creatures primarily of the African savanna, and for much longer than many have previously thought.
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Saving Afghanistan's Archaeological Treasures
Tue, Aug 02, 2011
Afghanistan's great archaeological and cultural assets are being pulled from the brink of destruction. But is it too little too late?
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Neanderthals Were Outnumbered to Death, Study Shows
Tue, Jul 26, 2011
High population numbers of modern humans ultimately led Neanderthals to their extinction.
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Angkor Wat Facing an Uncertain Future
Tue, Jul 26, 2011
A principal archaeological World Heritage site is becoming a victim of its own popularity.
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Archaeologists Unearthing Major City-State in Western Jordan
Thu, Jul 21, 2011
Archaeologists are uncovering the remains of a human settlement that may vastly expand our knowledge of ancient civilization in Jordan's rich agricultural land of the southern Jordan River Valley.
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Early Human Ancestors Walked Fully Upright Earlier Than Scientists Thought, Study Shows
Tue, Jul 19, 2011
How long ago did early human predecessors actually begin walking upright like us? This new study shows some surprising results.
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Ancient Site of Cyrene Receives New Attention and Conservation in War-Ravaged Libya
Mon, Jul 18, 2011
The world-renowned but endangered ancient site in Libya sees new life as conservationists and other specialists converge upon it with a plan, even as war could make their job bigger.
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Study Sheds New Light on Archaeology of the Dura-Europos Expedition
Wed, Jul 13, 2011
A new study of the photographic archives of one of the “big digs” of the 20th century reveals much more than artifacts and ancient architecture. It says something about a by-gone era in archaeology and the culture, psychology and practices of its participants.
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One Man's Trash: George Washington's Priceless Refuse
Thu, Jul 07, 2011
A motherload of trash from the George Washington household proves to be an archaeological treasure trove.
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Researchers Uncovering Much More Than Monuments at Ancient Maya Site of El Pilar
Tue, Jul 05, 2011
Discoveries at the ancient Maya site of El Pilar may portend a new model for doing archaeology and set a standard for sustainability for the world.
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Human Ancestor in Indonesia Died Out Earlier Than Once Thought
Thu, Jun 30, 2011
A 1996 expedition resulted in conclusions that the ancient early human species, Homo erectus, coexisted for a time with modern humans in Indonesia. The most recent expedition suggests otherwise, challenging a widely held hypothesis of human evolution.
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A Massive Early Maya Center and a Race Against Time
Thu, Jun 23, 2011
This immense early Maya center is revealing a wondrous cultural treasure to the world, but it is in danger of disappearing before our eyes.
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Birthplace of Abraham Gets a New Lease on Life
Fri, Jun 17, 2011
One of civilization's first great cities will now be saved from slow destruction and play host to future archaeologists eager to uncover the other 90 percent that still lies beneath the sands.
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Archaeologists Uncover Ancient Roman Villa of the Antonines
Wed, Jun 15, 2011
What remains of the opulent villa of four Roman emperors slowly emerges under the archaeologist's trowel.
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Oldest Known Pyramid Tomb in Central America Continues to Fascinate
Mon, Jun 13, 2011
A royal tomb and elaborate pit offerings speak to us of an ancient culture in Mesoamerica that pre-dated today's more familiar centers of the Classic Maya.
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Great Ancient Monumental Center in Peru Lies Forgotten, But Not for Long
Thu, Jun 09, 2011
Known by archaeologists as the "Machu Picchu of the North", the great ancient Pre-Incan Peruvian site of Marcahuamachuco gets a major facelift.
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