Unlocking the Past, Guiding the Future
Unlocking the Past, Guiding the Future
Archaeologists have delved into the mysterious burial practices of early Bronze Age communities in western Eurasia, shedding light on the family relationships and cultural dynamics of the Bell Beaker people from 3000-2000 BCE. An international study led by researchers from…
Petra, once hailed as one of the world’s most advanced cities and a gem of the Middle East, was the capital of a powerful trading empire established by the Nabateans, who specialized in trade and facilitated commerce across the region.…
A recent study conducted by Mainz anthropologists and an international team of archaeologists sheds light on the origins and genetic structure of prehistoric family communities. Jens Blöcher and Joachim Burger from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) led this research, which…
Archaeologists have finally unraveled the mystery surrounding a 2,000-year-old grave discovered on Bryher, one of the Isles of Scilly off the coast of Britain. Initially believed to be a male burial due to the presence of a sword and shield,…
New evidence challenges long-held beliefs about the gendered division of labor in hunter-gatherer societies, revealing that women have been actively involved in hunting, fishing, and warfare throughout history. Recent archaeological findings and analysis of ethnographic reports from the past century…
Since the early days of archaeology, women have played a crucial role, making substantial and pioneering strides within the field. In fact, some of the discipline’s most significant early developments were forged by women. Although some of their contributions date…
