Weekly Archaeology and Ancient History Roundup: June 12-18, 2023

  1. Mysterious White Substance in 3,000-Year-Old Armenian Ruins RevealedA Polish-Armenian team of archaeologists discovered remnants of ancient flour in a 3,000-year-old building in Metsamor, Armenia. The structure, once a large bakery, was found to contain traces of wheat flour used for baking bread. The discovery provides a fascinating glimpse into the culinary practices of the past.
  2. 1,000-Year-Old Sea Lord’s Tomb Uncovered in PeruArchaeologists in Huaral, Peru, have unearthed an elaborate tomb belonging to a sea lord from the Chancay culture, a pre-Incan culture that developed between 1000 and 1500 A.D. The tomb contained an elite figure, five other people, four llamas, and several pottery vessels. A wooden oar, the first artifact of its kind found at the Macatón cemetery, suggests the sea lord was likely dedicated to marine activities.
  3. Eight-Year-Old Norwegian Girl Discovers Neolithic Dagger at School PlaygroundAn eight-year-old girl in Norway made an astonishing discovery on her school playground – a flint dagger dating back to the Neolithic era. The nearly five-inch-long artifact, likely originating from outside Norway, offers valuable insights into life during the Neolithic period. The dagger is now being studied by experts at the University Museum of Bergen.

Stay tuned for more exciting discoveries in the world of archaeology and ancient history next week!

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