The Ancient Origins News Desk

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At Ancient Origins we believe that one of the most important fields of knowledge we can pursue as human beings is our beginnings. And while some people may seem content with the story as it stands, ou... more

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July 04, 2025 Outrage as Ancient Phrygian Tomb is Illegally Converted Into a Restaurant | Ancient Origins
A 3,000-year-old Phrygian rock-cut tomb in Türkiye has been illegally turned into a café, prompting outrage from archaeologists and swift intervention by
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4min
July 04, 2025 Ancient DNA From Roman Salting Vat Points to Fish Sauce as Secret Ingredient | Ancient Origins
Ancient DNA from Roman garum vats reveals sardines were its key ingredient, with genetic continuity linking ancient and modern fish off Iberia’s coast.
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6min
July 03, 2025 Massive Blocks from the Lighthouse of Alexandria Recovered from the Sea | Ancient Origins
Archaeologists have recovered massive blocks of the Lighthouse of Alexandria to digitally reconstruct the ancient wonder using cutting-edge 3D simulations and
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5min
July 03, 2025 Queen Meritaten (Scotia), Was her Voyage to Ireland Possible? | Ancient Origins
The character know to mythology as Queen Scotia, or in her own country, Queen Meritaten, is perhaps most famously linked to her half-brother Pharaoh
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3min
July 03, 2025 Marvels of Roman Waterway Network Uncovered in Arles, Traced to Baths of Constantine | Ancient Origins
Isotopic analysis of Roman aqueduct carbonates in Arles reveals a dynamic, sustainable water system engineered, modified, and reused over 400 years.
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6min
July 03, 2025 What Did Ancient Rome Smell Like? Honestly, Often Pretty Rank | Ancient Origins
Ancient Rome was a vibrant, bustling city—but what did it smell like? From waste-laden streets to perfumed statues, new insights reveal a pungent past.
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7min
July 02, 2025 Ancient Burial Site with Human Remains Dated to the Bronze Age Unearthed in Wales | Ancient Origins
Bronze Age cremations and structures uncovered beneath Cardiff’s Trelai Park reveal 3,000 years of history—reshaping our view of the city’s ancient past.
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5min
July 02, 2025 Ancient Lost 'Hymn to Babylon' Deciphered from Clay Tablet | Ancient Origins
AI helps decode a 1,000-year-lost Babylonian hymn, revealing rich insights into urban life, nature, and the roles of women in ancient Mesopotamia.
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5min
July 01, 2025 4,000-Year-Old Leprosy Genome Unearthed in Chile Challenges Origins | Ancient Origins
Researchers have recovered 4,000-year-old genomes of Mycobacterium lepromatosis from skeletons in Chile, proving leprosy existed in the Americas millennia
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5min
July 01, 2025 Roman Soldier's Bronze Wrist Purse Found in Czechia Reveals Life on the Empire's Edge | Ancient Origins
Archaeologists in Czechia have uncovered a rare 1,800-year-old bronze Roman wrist purse at a former legionary camp—offering new insight into military life on
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4min

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