Ancient Civilizations
Researchers from Curtin University have provided strong evidence that ancient humans, rather than glaciers, transported the bluestones to Stonehenge. By analyzing river sediments near the site, they found no glacial signatures, supporting the idea of deliberate human effort. The findings challenge a long-standing debate in archaeology.
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A new study reveals that repeated long droughts likely contributed to the slow fade of the Indus Valley Civilization around 5,000 to 3,500 years ago. Researchers reconstructed ancient climate patterns showing temperature rises and reduced rainfall that shifted settlements and led to deurbanization. The findings highlight how environmental pressures shaped one of the world's earliest urban societies.
Archaeologists have discovered over 170 monumental rock engravings in northern Saudi Arabia, dating back 12,800 to 11,400 years. These life-sized animal depictions, created after a period of extreme aridity, highlight early human adaptation in the desert. The findings reveal connections to distant Neolithic communities and underscore a lost cultural identity.
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Researchers have confirmed that ancient Rapa Nui villagers moved massive moai statues upright using ropes and a rocking technique. Experiments with replicas and 3D models demonstrate the feasibility of this method, resolving a centuries-old mystery. The findings highlight the ingenuity of the island's people with limited resources.