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The discovery of pottery shards dating back to 2,000 and 3,000 years ago challenges previous conclusions about Aboriginal pottery in Australia. These decorative pottery pieces exchanged culture and knowledge with the Lapita people, revealing a rich history of trade and connectivity.
Archaeological evidence indicates that people in northwestern Saudi Arabia lived in a large lava tube for about 7,000 years. The presence of rock art, animal remains, and pasturing practices suggest a pastoralist lifestyle connected to a local oasis.
A dentist discovered a part of a jawbone with teeth in the travertine tile floor of their parents' home in Europe. This unusual find showcased a fossilized hominid jawbone, highlighting the presence of ancient remains in unexpected places.
Researchers in Greece conducted a rigorous 11-hour combat simulation to test the functionality of a 3,500-year-old Mycenaean suit of armor. The study involved volunteers wearing replica armor and using Bronze Age weapons to evaluate combat efficiency and environmental adaptability.
The conclusion of the July 2024 edition of things unearthed literally or figuratively covers animals, shipwrecks, and medicine. But it starts with the assorted things that don't fit in a category, which are grouped as potpourri.
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