Cut marks found on giant armadillo fossils suggest the presence of early humans in what’s now Argentina more than 20,000 years ago — far earlier than once thought.

Giant armadillo fossil reveals humans were in South America a surprisingly long time ago

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Study suggests tool marks could be among the oldest known evidence of human occupation in southern South America.

Fossil with cut marks hints at human existence 21,000 years ago in Argentina

The chopped-up carcass of a giant armadillo shows that humans were in South America much earlier than previously realized. Dating to around 21,000 years old, the butchered remains also show some of the earliest archaeological evidence of people in the southern stretches of the continent. The fossilized bones were discovered...

Butchered Giant Armadillo Shows Humans Were In South America 21,000 Years Ago

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New research hints that plate tectonics began earlier than 4 billion years ago — not long after Earth had formed.

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PLOS—Cut marks on fossils could be evidence of humans exploiting large mammals in Argentina more than 20,000 years ago, according to a study* published July 17, 2024 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Mariano Del Papa of National University of La Plata, Argentina and colleagues. The timing of...

Evidence for butchery of giant armadillo-like mammals in Argentina 21,000 years ago

After three years of meticulous research, an international team of researchers has discovered a fossilized giant basal tetrapod in Namibia’s arid region. Basal tetrapods are early four-legged vertebrates that lived during the crucial transition from water to land. This three-meter-long skeleton, found in the Ugab River valley, is the...

Giant swamp creature found in Namibia was an ambush predator

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Scientists have discovered what they are calling the 'City of the Dead' in Egypt after discovering a huge burial site with more than 300 tombs.The site is located near the city of Aswan, which was an important quarry, trade and military zone more than 4,500 years ago but the lives of people living there has been unclear.Archaeologists have been at the site for five years, reports Mail Online, and recently found 36 tombs that were reused over a 900-year period.Each one could fit between 30 and 40 mummies inside - some had families in them.Patrizia Piacentini, an archaeologist at the...

Scientists discover hidden 'City of the Dead' with more than 300 tombs

High up on the Tibetan Plateau, inside the Baishiya Karst Cave, unfolds a fascinating ancient human survival story. A recent study reveals that the Denisovans, an extinct human species, called this place home for countless millennia. Other than their notable genetic contributions to modern humans, very little is known about...

Mysterious Denisovan species of humans lived undisturbed in the mountains for 160,000 years

With lengthy fangs and a massive skull, a giant salamander-like creature was likely the terror of polar swamps 40 million years before the dinosaurs appeared.

Ancient swamp creature with a toilet seat-shaped head was a top predator before the dinosaurs

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A photo of Lucy’s reconstructed skeleton  next to a live four-year-old girl shows how human Lucy was – and how small.

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The most complete dinosaur fossil found in Mississippi, considered “incredibly unusual” by state officials, remains 85 percent buried since its discovery in 2007. Paleontologists have identified the specimen as a hadrosaur, a family of duck-billed, herbivorous dinosaurs that lived over 82 million years ago. The hadrosaur family includes at least 61 identified species, with potentially hundreds more having once roamed the Earth.

‘Incredibly unusual’ dinosaur unearthed in Mississippi

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Archaeologists have discovered a collection of 500-year-old graves buried underneath the ruins of a 12th-century Benedictine monastery in Germany. Knewz.com has learned that recent excavations have unearthed “densely packed” burials of at least 15 people under the monastery ruins. Although archaeologists have been carrying out annual excavation projects at the monastery since 2017, they had […]

Archaeologists Discover 500-Year-Old Graves Beneath Monastery Ruins in Germany

The remains of a mysterious Mayan underground structure have been unearthed in Mexico by archaeologists.
Developments in archeology continue to help bring ancient history to light and teach us about how early civilizations lived on planet earth.
Recent discoveries have revealed a 4000-year-old labyrinth found in the home of the “minotaur” in Crete, while experts may have solved one of the greatest mysteries of the ancient world after a landmark discovery in Egypt.
Now, archaeologists in Campeche, Mexico, have discovered an underground structure located below a Maya ball court. 
The fascinating discovery was made when experts were in the process of excavating a...

Mysterious underground Maya structure unearthed in Mexico

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Since our planet’s living conditions changed throughout existence, living animals adapted to this change or went extinct. Some animals have managed to adapt for millions of years and still exist today. What are the 13 oldest animal species still living on Earth? 13 Oldest Living Animals on Earth These are 13 of the oldest animal […]

The 13 Oldest Animal Species Still Living on Earth in 2024

Researchers have discovered exceptionally preserved “Pompeii” trilobite fossils in Morocco, providing new insights into the anatomy and preservation of these ancient creatures through advanced imaging techniques. Researchers have described some of the best-preserved three-dimensional trilobite fossils ever discovered. These over 500-million-year-old fossils were collected in the High Atlas...

“Truly Astonishing” – Discovery of 500-Million-Year-Old “Pompeii” Trilobite Fossils Shake Up Scientific Understanding of the Long-Extinct Group

Archaeologists have recently discovered a prehistoric human skeleton in the Valley of Mexico dating back at least 10,000 years, making it the oldest specimen from the region. Knewz.com has learned that the discovery was made during the construction of Felipe Ángeles International Airport. Archaeologists from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) have named […]

10,000-Year-Old Prehistoric Skeleton Deemed the Oldest Specimen Discovered in Mexico

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Archaeologists recently uncovered ancient secrets in Wyoming after discovering some of the oldest Paleoindian artifacts in North America. According to Cowboy State Daily, an archaeology team at the Powars II dig site, which is located near Sunrise, Wyoming, discovered artifacts that archaeologists claim are 14,000 years old. The outlet reported that the artifacts predate the Clovis man, which is believed to be one of the oldest prehistoric American cultures.

Ancient secrets discovered below western state

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We often run across people in our lives who either have a natural healing and calming energy to them and those who seem bent on ruining everything you set out to do whether they mean to or not. Astrology offers a complex and nuanced understanding of personality traits associated with each zodiac sign, attributing both positive and negative aspects to individuals' characters. Among these characteristics, some signs are often hailed for their healing abilities, bringing comfort, peace, and rejuvenation to those around them. Conversely, other signs may possess more destructive tendencies, challenging relationships and personal growth. This article explores the zodiac signs that are traditionally considered the most healing and the most destructive, offering insights into the dual nature of certain astrological influences.

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An ancient giant armadillo shows South America had humans much earlier than thought

When did people first arrive in South America? It's a matter of some debate, but curious marks cut into an ancient shelled mammal suggest that humans...

An ancient giant armadillo shows South America had humans much earlier than thought

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