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 14, 2026 Photos: The Mystery of the Inca Children Frozen for 500 Years
Discover the mystery of the 500-year-old Inca child mummies of Llullaillaco, whose remarkably preserved remains reveal new insights into Inca religion, sacrifice, and life in the Andes.
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8min
July 14, 2026 Lost Church of the First Council of Nicaea Emerges Beneath Iznik Basilica | Ancient Origins
An incredible discovery for Christianity - archaeological findings in İznik, Turkey, reveal the possible remains of the church where the First Council of Nicaea was held in 325 AD.
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5min
July 14, 2026 Medieval DNA Overturns “Family Grave” Assumption in Swedish Cemeteries
Ancient DNA from a medieval Swedish cemetery reveals that neighboring graves were rarely close relatives, overturning long-held assumptions about family burial traditions.
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7min
July 13, 2026 Hadrian’s Latrines Reveal the Secrets of Millennial Roman Concrete Durability | Ancient Origins
New research on a latrine at Hadrian's Villa reveals how mineralized carbonates and calcite crystals contributed to the millennial durability of Roman concrete.
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5min
July 13, 2026 Claim Over Medieval Queen Tamar's Lost Tomb Puts Turkey's Posof in Focus | Ancient Origins
A local claim in Posof, Turkey, suggests Queen Tamar's lost tomb may lie in the Kesikkayalar caves. A 2024 archaeological survey found medieval remains — but is it just local folklore?
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6min
July 12, 2026 2,400-Year-Old Esparto Sandals Reveal Roman Mining Secrets in Spain | Ancient Origins
Archaeologists in Riotinto, Spain, have discovered 2,400-year-old esparto sandals. Learn how these well-preserved artifacts reveal ancient Roman mining secrets.
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4min
July 12, 2026 5 Classic Authors who Inspired America’s Founders | Ancient Origins
Discover the 5 classic authors — Plutarch, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, and Montesquieu — whose ideas shaped the Founding Fathers and the birth of American democracy.
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15min
July 11, 2026 100,000-Year-Old Facial Wound Reveals Earliest Healed Violence in Homo Sapiens
A 100,000-year-old skull from Qafzeh Cave in Israel preserves what may be the earliest healed facial injury from violence in Homo sapiens, offering new insights into prehistoric conflict and survival.
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9min
July 10, 2026 Minoan Fresco Rewrites Ancient Trade Routes Between Greece and India
A scientific study of a Minoan fresco suggests Bronze Age trade networks linked Crete with India, reshaping our understanding of long-distance commerce and cultural exchange.
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9min
July 10, 2026 2700-Year-Old Tiny Limestone Seal Reveals Astral Worship Under the Assyrian Empire | Ancient Origins
A rare 2,700-year-old limestone stamp seal from Tel Yavne reveals Assyro-Levantine astral symbolism and sheds light on Iron Age religion under Assyrian rule.
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7min

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