Excavation near Jerusalem finds 9,000-year-old six-fingered Neolithic shaman woman
The woman had six fingers on her left hand, a characteristic that in ancient cultures was often interpreted as a sign of ...
Women led early British society 2,000 years ago, archaeologists find
Women were at the centre of early Iron Age British communities, a new analysis of 2,000-year-old DNA reveals. The research, published in the journal Nature on Wednesday, found that British Celtic ...
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The Stone Age Couple Locked in Eternal Embrace of Love
The Lovers of Valdaro, an ancient Stone Age couple entwined in an eternal embrace, have been discovered in an archaeological search.
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The Tomb of a Neolithic Shaman Woman from 10,000 Years Ago Who Had Six Fingers on Her Left Hand, Found in the Hills of Jerusalem
A recent study published in the journal ‘Atiqot has revealed the discovery of an exceptional tomb at the Motza archaeological ...
Ancient DNA study shows women at the centre of societies in iron age Britain – supporting decades of archaeology
A scientific study with important implications for archaeology in Britain and France was published last week. Using ancient DNA analysis and testing, a team led by Dr Lara Cassidy and Professor Daniel ...
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Ancient DNA from graves reveals "jaw-dropping" discovery about Iron Age women in U.K., scientists say
Genetic evidence from a late Iron Age cemetery shows that women were closely related while ... in other ancient time periods, from the neolithic to the early Medieval period, said Guido Gnecchi ...
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Skeleton of Bronze Age woman discovered at building site in U.K.
Skeletal remains and skull fragments of two Bronze Age women were found at a construction ... The position has been documented as early as the Later Neolithic era, or about 5500-4700 years ago ...
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Excavation near Jerusalem finds 9,000-year-old six-fingered Neolithic shaman woman
Anatomical analysis indicates that the woman was over 15 years old ... ceremonies and social organization of Neolithic groups. The Neolithic period marked a turning point in human history.