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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March 20, 2026 Underwater Manmade Stone Structure Found in Norway | Ancient Origins
Archaeologists in Norway discovered a large man-made underwater stone belt, believed to be a medieval whale trap linked to the ancient Gulating Law.
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5min
March 19, 2026 Medieval Chess Disregarded Racial Boundaries | Ancient Origins
Medieval chess promoted racial harmony and mutual respect. A new study reveals the game provided a unique space for diverse cultures to engage as intellectual equals.
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5min
March 19, 2026 The Cosmic Origins of the Hindu New Year | Ancient Origins
Explore the significance of Chaitra Shukla Pratipada, the Hindu New Year. Learn about its cosmic origins, ancient traditions, and vibrant regional celebrations like Gudi Padwa and Ugadi.
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7min
March 19, 2026 The Enigmatic H-Symbol Linking Gōbekli Tepe, The Priesthood And The Zodiac | Ancient Origins
Could the H-symbol in the tunics of the first century priests of the Huqoq mosaic resonate the H-symbol of Pillar-18 of Gōbekli Tepe?
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3min
March 19, 2026 Parthenon Marble Fragment Discovered in Elgin's Mentor Shipwreck | Ancient Origins
Underwater archaeologists exploring Lord Elgin's Mentor shipwreck off Kythera have discovered a marble fragment believed to be from the Parthenon.
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6min
March 19, 2026 Excavations reveal Gobekli Tepe had oldest known sculptural workshop | Ancient Origins
Göbekli Tepe is a very ancient archaeological site located at the top of a mountain ridge in south-eastern Anatolia r
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3min
March 19, 2026 Medieval Gate Uncovered Under the Dutch Parliament in The Hague | Ancient Origins
Discover the recent archaeological excavation at the Binnenhof in The Hague, where the foundations of the 13th-century Spuipoort medieval gate have been uncovered beneath the Dutch parliament.
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6min
March 18, 2026 5,000-year-old site used for fish processing and mysterious rituals involving wolverines and ermine | Ancient Origins
By Olga Gertcyk / The Siberian Times
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2min
March 18, 2026 Discovery of Ancient Chinese City Rewrites History | Ancient Origins
Evidence of an ancient city and artifacts have been unearthed that prove civilizations existed in China earlier than believed, going back 7,000 years.
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5min
March 18, 2026 1,400 Years Ago, the Bow and Arrow Reshaped North American Hunting | Ancient Origins
Discover how the bow and arrow rapidly replaced the atlatl in western North America 1,400 years ago, reshaping prehistoric hunting traditions and survival strategies.
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5min

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