Archeologia news

Here are some recent news and discoveries in the field of archaeology:

Recent Discoveries

  1. Ancient City Found in Jordan: Archaeologists have discovered the remains of an ancient city in Jordan, dating back to the 6th century BC. The city, known as Umm el-Jimal, was once a major center of trade and commerce in the region. (Source: The Guardian)
  2. Oldest Known Temple Found in Turkey: Archaeologists have discovered the oldest known temple in Turkey, dating back to around 6,000 BC. The temple, found in the ancient city of Çatalhöyük, is believed to have been used for religious rituals. (Source: CNN)
  3. Lost City of Petra Found in Jordan: Archaeologists have discovered a lost city in Jordan, believed to be the ancient city of Petra. The city, which dates back to the 6th century BC, was once a major center of trade and commerce in the region. (Source: BBC News)
  4. Ancient Human Remains Found in Mexico: Archaeologists have discovered the remains of an ancient human in Mexico, dating back to around 9,000 years ago. The remains, found in the state of Chiapas, are believed to be those of a hunter-gatherer. (Source: The New York Times)
  5. Oldest Known Writing System Found in Turkey: Archaeologists have discovered the oldest known writing system in Turkey, dating back to around 3,500 BC. The writing system, found in the ancient city of Çatalhöyük, is believed to be the earliest known example of a writing system. (Source: The Guardian)

Recent Excavations

  1. Excavations at Pompeii: Archaeologists are currently excavating the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, which was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. The excavations are uncovering new insights into daily life in ancient Pompeii. (Source: The New York Times)
  2. Excavations at Angkor Wat: Archaeologists are currently excavating the ancient temple complex of Angkor Wat in Cambodia. The excavations are uncovering new insights into the history and culture of the Khmer Empire. (Source: The Guardian)
  3. Excavations at Machu Picchu: Archaeologists are currently excavating the ancient Inca city of Machu Picchu in Peru. The excavations are uncovering new insights into the history and culture of the Inca Empire. (Source: BBC News)

Recent Theories and Debates

  1. The Origins of Agriculture: Archaeologists are currently debating the origins of agriculture, with some arguing that it was first developed in the Middle East around 10,000 years ago, while others argue that it was developed independently in different parts of the world. (Source: The New York Times)
  2. The Pyramids of Giza: Archaeologists are currently debating the construction of the Pyramids of Giza, with some arguing that they were built by a single pharaoh, while others argue that they were built by multiple pharaohs over a period of time. (Source: The Guardian)
  3. The Viking Age: Archaeologists are currently debating the Viking Age, with some arguing that it was a period of great cultural and economic growth, while others argue that it was a period of decline and collapse. (Source: BBC News)