Articles tagged with Classical Archeology
Researchers have discovered a Roman maritime villa in Burriana, Spain, specializing in viticulture. The site features 10 parallel planting trenches and agricultural plots dedicated to grape cultivation.
A revised radiocarbon calibration curve for the period between 433-250 BCE has been established, allowing for improved date estimates on Greek shipwrecks. The study confirms the Kyrenia Ship's final voyage around 280 BCE, slightly later than previous estimates.
A new study on the Etruscan bronze lamp of Cortona reveals it is a cult object linked to the mystery cult of Dionysus, dating back to 480 BCE. The lamp's decorations depict the Dionysian thiasus, an ecstatic retinue of revelers, challenging earlier interpretations.
A team of researchers found no biological matter in the brown layers, reducing the probability of a biological organism being responsible. The discovery also suggests that ancient paints were unlikely to have been used to preserve the marble surface.
Researchers identify oldest pieces of Baltic amber on the Iberian Peninsula, dating back to the 4th millennium BC. The discovery sheds light on early exchange networks and social structures in prehistoric Europe.
MagEIA, a new Centre for Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences, will research magical text traditions of the ancient Near East, Egypt, and neighbouring regions. The project aims to develop new methods of textual analysis and models of cross-cultural comparison.
Ancient Mayans used an 819-day calendar that covered a much larger timeframe than previously thought. By increasing the calendar length to 20 cycles of 819 days, researchers found a pattern emerges in which the synodic periods of all visible planets align with station points in the larger calendar.
Researchers at Cornell University have found that severe drought, lasting three consecutive years, likely accelerated the collapse of the Hittite Empire in ancient Anatolia. The team analyzed tree ring and isotope records to pinpoint this period of severe dryness, which matches the timeline of the empire's disappearance.
Researchers analyzed a ceramic pot from Sicily and found eggs of whipworm parasites, confirming it was used as a chamber pot. The technique provides a crucial tool for identifying ancient pots with special purposes.
The discovery of a Roman arched aqueduct in Artaxata-Artashat in ancient Armenia provides evidence of the failure of Roman imperialism. The aqueduct, built between 114 and 117 CE, was never completed due to the relinquishment of the province by Emperor Hadrian after Trajan's death.
Researchers identified six human blood proteins, including serum albumin and immunoglobulin G, in the red paint of a 1000-year-old gold mask. The presence of bird egg proteins suggests the use of a binding material to preserve the paint on the metal surface.
A recent study published in Science Advances analyzed genomic data from archaeological remains in northeastern Asia, revealing complex migration patterns and disease-related bacteria. The research provides new insights into the demographic history of the region and its connection to the Paleo-Inuit groups.
A team of archaeologists has discovered the earliest known domestic cat in northern Eurasia, dating back to the late 8th century AD. The well-preserved skeleton revealed that humans cared for the tomcat, suggesting a longer history of human-cat interactions than previously thought.
Rome was a 'smart city' due to its minimal alteration of natural features and resource management. In contrast, Naples faced more geological hazards and limited resources, constraining its growth. Over time, both cities became unstable due to rapid urban expansion and increased natural disasters
The International Balzan Foundation announced the 2014 prize winners, including Mario Torelli, Ian Hacking, G. David Tilman, Dennis Sullivan, and Vivre en famille. The foundation's awards focus on innovative research in various fields, with half of the prize money dedicated to supporting young scholars.
A team of archaeologists, led by Professor C. Brian Rose, has successfully restored the most colorful surviving example of Classical Greek antiquity - a 400-375 B.C. marble coffin with vibrant pigments. The Can sarcophagus, discovered in Turkey, boasts more preserved paint than other ancient Greek artifacts.
A University of Cincinnati doctoral student and her team have found conclusive evidence of burnt animal sacrifice in Bronze Age Greece, supporting details in Homer's 'The Odyssey'. The Pylos bones date back to the 13th century B.C. and provide historical credence to the practice.