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Infants have an important position in the Stone Age
The discovery of two ancient tombs dating to 27,000 years containing the bodies of newborn babies confirms that young children also occupy an important place in the soci…
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Two ancient jars were discovered in Xa Tac Dan
On the morning of November 20, archaeologists discovered two jars, extending the list of relics found in the archaeological excavation area of Xa Tac herd in Hanoi. Dr…
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The oldest condom in the world
The oldest surviving contraceptive device in the world has been put on display at the Austrian museum. This reusable condom dates from 1640 and is still intact.
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Ancient birds fly with 4 wings
The oldest bird known to humans has feathers on their feet, allowing it to use these legs as an extra pair of wings,
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Ancient pet cemetery in Peru
Even in ancient Peru, dogs seem to be close friends of humans. Archaeologists found that prehistoric dog lovers built cemeteries for pets, wrapped with animal carcasses.
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Waiting for funding, many ancient relics are disappearing
In 2003, the Institute of Archeology discovered nearly 20 monuments under Plei Krong hydropower reservoir (Kon Tum). But three years later, the new Institute was funded…
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Discover ancient altar at ancient Aztec temple
Mexican archaeologists have created the most significant discovery of the Aztec civilization for decades, unearthing an altar in the 15th century and a large stone at th…
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Ancient camels are as big as an elephant
Ancient hunters hunted giant camels, as tall as elephants today, in the Syrian desert tens of thousands of years ago. Archaeologists are investigating where these camels…
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Discovered an ancient stone statue weighing 12.5 tons in Mexico City
Mexican archaeologists discovered a 12.5-ton monolithic statue at the ruins of an ancient Aztec temple in downtown Mexico, with an impressive 4m height.
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Discovered 3 ancient Egyptian tombs by theft
Thanks to thieves, the Egyptian archaeologists found the grave of three dentists, protected by a curse and buried deep in the desert sand for thousands of years.
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Discovered the grave of dentists in ancient Egypt
The dentists working in court during ancient Egypt were considered highly respected characters. After their death, they were honored by the court. Evidence is the discov…
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Discovered 5,000-year-old ostrich eggs
An Israeli farmer while irrigating the potato garden at Tel Aviv, discovered four ancient ostrich eggs dating to 5,000 years old. At first, this person mistakenly though…
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Ancient blue whales are not gentle
A fossil with fierce form and sharp teeth found in Australia shows that the ancestors of blue whales today are not
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The ancient water system turned Israel into a paradise
Scientists in Israel unearthed an ancient water system that was upgraded by the Persians into artistic works to turn the desert into a paradise.
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Germany: discovered an ancient 2,000-year-old village
A 2,000-year-old ancient village has just been discovered at a construction site of the United Nations Convention Center in Bonn, Germany. Vases, antique plates, traces…