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The oldest water wells in Europe

December 27th, 2012 | by Sevaan Franks

Archeologists in Germany have uncovered four water wells which date back 7,000 years. The four wells, which reach seven

November 19th, 2012 | by Sevaan Franks

Researchers in South Africa have discovered stone spear tips that date back 500,000, making them the oldest-known spear tips in

October 22nd, 2012 | by Sevaan Franks

The oldest urban settlement yet found in Europe has been unearthed near Varna, Bulgaria. The team of archaeologists headed by

October 16th, 2012 | by Sevaan Franks

Two fake toes made in Egypt about 3,000 years ago have been confirmed to be the world’s oldest known prosthetics.

July 17th, 2012 | by Sevaan Franks

A carving of a reindeer has been identified as the oldest known rock art in Britain. The image in Cathole

July 16th, 2012 | by Sevaan Franks

Researchers working in South Korea have unearthed a neolithic farming site. Archaeologist Cho Mi-soon said Wednesday that the agency has

June 19th, 2012 | by Sevaan Franks

Charcoal drawings found in the Northern Territory of Australia have been dated back 28,000-years, making them the oldest in the

May 17th, 2012 | by Sevaan Franks

Engravings found at Abri Castanet in France has been dated back 37,000 years, making it the earliest known wall art.