The tablet could predate the earliest known evidence of writing in the Caucasus region by over a thousand years, hinting at a ...

A mysterious stone tablet with an unknown ancient language has been discovered in Georgia's Bashplemi Lake, leaving experts ...

Approaching artistic 'transactions' in this way provides a methodological framework that, although unable to conclusively determine the origin of each symbol, can lead to insights on cultural exchange ...

Unravel the many mysteries hidden throughout the Vatican to learn more about this ancient city and its history.

Now, a team from the University of Bologna in Italy has linked symbols on ancient Mesopotamian seals with an archaic visual communication system called proto-cuneiform; an art form which would in time ...

Gold coins have been the ultimate treasure, the symbol of wealth and power for thousands of years. Some of these ancient ...

In the second article, I presented three case studies of cylinder seals featuring these symbols: one unearthed by a Grand Tour explorer in Ottoman Iraq, another currently housed in the Met in New York ...

Dec. 5, 2024 — Researchers have tested ancient DNA from corn found at archaeological sites in Arkansas, shedding new light on the dispersal of one of the world's most important food ...

According to their recent study published in the Journal of Ancient History and Archeology, the book-sized artifact excavated in 2021 features 60 etched symbols, 39 of which differ from one another.