Ancient Obsidian Artifacts Reveal Vast Aztec Trade Network | Ancient Origins
Obsidian was prized in Aztec culture, so much so that they developed vast trade networks to ensure they would have all the supplies they needed, a new study
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Metal Detector Mania in Romania: Roman Coins, Dacian Treasures Recovered | Ancient Origins
Detectorists recently recovered a silver hoard from the Dacian era and a huge collection of coins from Roman times in central and southern Romania respectively.
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People Were Living in Northern Scotland 11,000 Years Ago, in Extreme Climate | Ancient Origins
Ancient tools on the Isle of Skye reveal early humans reached Scotland's far north 11,000 years ago, surviving dramatic post-Ice Age climate changes.
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Chopped-Up Human Bones in Guatemalan Cave Came from Maya Sacrificial Murders | Ancient Origins
Grisly evidence of Maya ritual sacrifices was revealed in Guatemala’s Blood Cave, with bones, trauma marks, and sacred artifacts dating back nearly 2,000 years.
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One-of-a-Kind Boats, Dating Back 1,000 Years, Unearthed in Vietnam | Ancient Origins
Ancient, one-of-a-kind twin-hulled boats found in Bac Ninh exemplify Vietnam’s early shipbuilding prowess and reveal its dependence on maritime trade.
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