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Lomekwi is an archaeological site located on the west bank of Turkana Lake in Kenya.It is an important milestone in the history of human archaeology. An archaeological team from Stony Brook University in the United States discovered traces of Lomekwi by chance in July 2011, and made substantial progress four years after in-depth excavations.
The artifact was first estimated to have originated between 9,000 BCE and 6,500 BCE, with numerous other analyses debating the bone to be as old as 44,000 years. [4] However, the dating of the site where it was discovered was re-evaluated, and it is now believed to be about 20,000 years old (dating from between 18,000 BCE and 20,000 BCE).
The following is a list of the world's oldest surviving physical documents. Each entry is the most ancient of each language or civilization. For example, the Narmer Palette may be the most ancient from Egypt, but there are many other surviving written documents from Egypt later than the Narmer Palette but still more ancient than the Missal of Silos.
It is one of the oldest known recreational artifacts ever found in Spain, researchers said. Ancient board game — dating back over 3,000 years — discovered in Spain. Take a look
A recently discovered 7th century BC tomb contained a treasure trove of over 150 ancient artifacts, including the remnants of two chariots, in addition to the remains of its long-deceased occupant ...
Varna necropolis, grave offerings on exhibit at the Varna Museum. The site was accidentally discovered in October 1972 by excavator operator Raycho Marinov. The first person to value the significant historical meaning was Dimitar Zlatarski, the creator of the Dalgopol Historical Museum, when he was called by the locals to examine what they had found earlier that day.
See the surprising find in Slovakia. Farmer loses plow part in Polish field — then finds historic artifact during search. Elaborate 600-year-old castle — complete with moat — unearthed in ...
Ennigaldi stored the artifacts in a temple next to the palace where she lived. [4] She used the museum pieces to explain the history of the area and to interpret material aspects of her dynasty's heritage. [8] Some of these artifacts were: A kudurru, Kassite boundary marker (carved with a snake and emblems of various gods).