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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September 12, 2026 Chan Chan Burial Reveals 38 High-Status Chimú Individuals | Ancient Origins
A nearly intact funerary platform at Chan Chan, Peru has revealed 38 high-status Chimú burials, precious objects and a ritual mystery preserved for 600 years.
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6min
September 12, 2026 Scythian Gold Necklace Reveals a Mixed Mythology of Amazon and Bee-Women | Ancient Origins
A 2,300-year-old Scythian gold necklace from Ukraine may depict an Amazon and bee-women linked to Artemis of Ephesus.
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4min
September 11, 2026 Ray Spines Point to Maya Bloodletting Rituals in Mexico | Ancient Origins
Ray and catfish spines from Maya Train excavations may offer new evidence of Maya bloodletting and ritual practice near Tenosique, Mexico.
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5min
September 10, 2026 Fossils Reveal More on Denisovan Lives in Southwest China | Ancient Origins
Denisovan fossils from Bianfu Cave reveal a forearm bone, teeth, hunting tools and a 120,000-year record of life in southwest China.
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5min
September 10, 2026 Ice Age Betel Nut Use May Be Humanity’s Oldest Drug Habit | Ancient Origins
Ancient teeth from Sulawesi show betel nut use may date back 25,000 years, revealing the earliest known habitual use of a psychoactive plant drug.
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5min
September 09, 2026 25-Tonne Devil’s Arrows Hauled 11 Miles Across Yorkshire | Ancient Origins
Mineral fingerprints show prehistoric builders hauled the 25-ton Devil’s Arrows 18km from Brimham Rocks across North Yorkshire.
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7min
September 08, 2026 Fifth Dynasty Tomb Reveals Colorful Life at Saqqara | Ancient Origins
A Fifth Dynasty tomb at Saqqara preserves colorful reliefs, inscriptions and two chapels belonging to the judge Yunmin and his father, Ity.
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5min
September 08, 2026 Many Faces of Cannibalism Evident in Neolithic Iberia | Ancient Origins
Nearly 1,000 bones from three Spanish caves reveal that Neolithic cannibalism ranged from collective violence to repeated and ritual body processing.
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6min
September 07, 2026 Roman Pet Mosaic Names Emerald the Cat and Ocean the Dog | Ancient Origins
A 1,800-year-old Roman pet mosaic from Adramytteion names Emerald the cat and Ocean the dog, revealing an intimate detail of villa life.
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4min
September 07, 2026 Irish Cave Art May Push Human Story Back to 15,000 Years | Ancient Origins
Irish cave art reported in eight caves may be 15,000 years old and support an Ice Age route from Wales, although firm dates are still needed.
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5min

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