Archäologie

Researchers have discovered ancient human DNA on cave walls and rock art in Spain and Portugal, marking the first such finding on prehistoric paintings. The breakthrough could eventually help identify individual artists from thousands of years ago.

26. Juni 2026 Von KI berichtet

The ancient city of Sardis in western Turkey has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List following nearly seven decades of continuous excavation. The designation recognizes the site's layered history from the Bronze Age through Ottoman rule and the sustained archaeological work that has revealed its significance.

New research indicates that humans, rather than a glacier, probably transported the altar stone to Stonehenge from north-east Scotland. The 6-tonne sandstone monolith traveled about 750 kilometres to its current position at the monument's centre.

3. Juni 2026 Von KI berichtet

A high-altitude cave in the eastern Pyrenees has yielded signs of repeated prehistoric occupation spanning thousands of years, including possible early copper mining and the remains of a child.