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First evidence of ancient human occupation found in giant lava tube cave in Saudi Arabia

The Umm Jirsan lava tube lies some 125 kilometres north of the city of Madinah, in the Harrat Khaybar lava field. The tube formed long ago by cooling lava. It winds an impressive 1.5 kilometres, and reaches 12 metres in height and 45 metres in width in some sections.

18 April 2024, 08:58 IST

First evidence of ancient human occupation found in giant lava tube cave in Saudi Arabia

First evidence of ancient human occupation found in giant lava tube cave in Saudi Arabia

First evidence of ancient human occupation found in giant lava tube cave in Saudi Arabia

18 April 2024, 08:58 IST

NCERT revisions to Class 12 history text show Harappans 'indigenous' to Haryana's Rakhigarhi site

Rakhigarhi in Hisar is also said to be the largest site from the pre-Harappan period. The Archaeological Survey of India has carried multiple excavations at the Rakhigarhi site — in seasoned gaps. During the excavation in 2022, the ASI found mounds 1, 3 and 7 were taken up, and in total 13 trenches were excavated.

04 April 2024, 07:06 IST

NCERT revisions to Class 12 history text show Harappans 'indigenous' to Haryana's Rakhigarhi site

NCERT revisions to Class 12 history text show Harappans 'indigenous' to Haryana's Rakhigarhi site

NCERT revisions to Class 12 history text show Harappans 'indigenous' to Haryana's Rakhigarhi site

04 April 2024, 07:06 IST

Nigeria’s ancient Ilorin city, archaeologist uncovers over 1,000 years of history

Situated in north-central Nigeria and predominantly Yoruba-speaking, Ilorin gained prominence in the late 1700s.

11 March 2024, 04:40 IST

Nigeria’s ancient Ilorin city, archaeologist uncovers over 1,000 years of history

Nigeria’s ancient Ilorin city, archaeologist uncovers over 1,000 years of history

Nigeria’s ancient Ilorin city, archaeologist uncovers over 1,000 years of history

11 March 2024, 04:40 IST

Forget ‘Man the Hunter’ – physiological and archaeological evidence rewrites assumptions about a gendered division of labour in prehistoric times

There is a growing body of physiological, anatomical, ethnographic and archaeological evidence to suggest that not only did women hunt in our evolutionary past.

18 November 2023, 09:49 IST

Forget ‘Man the Hunter’ – physiological and archaeological evidence rewrites assumptions about a gendered division of labour in prehistoric times

Forget ‘Man the Hunter’ – physiological and archaeological evidence rewrites assumptions about a gendered division of labour in prehistoric times

Forget ‘Man the Hunter’ – physiological and archaeological evidence rewrites assumptions about a gendered division of labour in prehistoric times

18 November 2023, 09:49 IST

10,000 antiquities unearthed in eight archaeological sites in Tamil Nadu

These findings come amidst repeated assertions by Chief Minister M K Stalin that his government will take every step to scientifically prove that India’s history will have to be rewritten from the Tamil landscape, in the light of findings in Keeladi and Sivakalai.

09 November 2023, 17:49 IST

10,000 antiquities unearthed in eight archaeological sites in Tamil Nadu

10,000 antiquities unearthed in eight archaeological sites in Tamil Nadu

10,000 antiquities unearthed in eight archaeological sites in Tamil Nadu

09 November 2023, 17:49 IST

Child padlocked in Polish grave reflects ancient supernatural beliefs

The bones of the six- or seven-year-old are the most recent find in a cemetery in the northern village of Pien dating from an era that viewed ghosts, zombies and other supernatural apparitions as more than merely fancy dress options.

30 October 2023, 10:29 IST

Child padlocked in Polish grave reflects ancient supernatural beliefs

Child padlocked in Polish grave reflects ancient supernatural beliefs

Child padlocked in Polish grave reflects ancient supernatural beliefs

30 October 2023, 10:29 IST

Family unearths Viking artefacts in Norway

Based on the style of the brooches, which are made from bronze and gold, it is believed that the items date back to the 9th century.

10 October 2023, 05:15 IST

Family unearths Viking artefacts in Norway

Family unearths Viking artefacts in Norway

Family unearths Viking artefacts in Norway

10 October 2023, 05:15 IST

Unique terracotta figurines found in Megalithic Dolmens in Moodbidri

Mudukonaje Megalithic site was first reported by Dr Pundikay Ganapayya Bhat in 1980’s.

12 September 2023, 04:37 IST

Unique terracotta figurines found in Megalithic Dolmens in Moodbidri

Unique terracotta figurines found in Megalithic Dolmens in Moodbidri

Unique terracotta figurines found in Megalithic Dolmens in Moodbidri

12 September 2023, 04:37 IST

Menhirs of megalithic age discovered in Karnataka's Melkote

Iyengar said, the discovery is an indication that Melkote was inhabited by humans from BCE 1500 to BCE 500 itself.

09 September 2023, 17:44 IST

Menhirs of megalithic age discovered in Karnataka's Melkote

Menhirs of megalithic age discovered in Karnataka's Melkote

Menhirs of megalithic age discovered in Karnataka's Melkote

09 September 2023, 17:44 IST

Exciting week for archaeology in Tamil Nadu

In the last season, archaeologists had unearthed remains of the Chola palace which includes a 30 brick-course, 3-metre structure, and iron nails of various sizes.

01 July 2023, 18:05 IST

Exciting week for archaeology in Tamil Nadu

Exciting week for archaeology in Tamil Nadu

Exciting week for archaeology in Tamil Nadu

01 July 2023, 18:05 IST