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- Jim Fitton and Volker Waldmann had ancient artefacts in their possession as they attempted to fly out of Baghdad airport
- The pair, who could face the death penalty if found guilty, said they no idea they might have broken local laws
The state of Guge was defeated by a neighbouring realm, but scientists say environmental factors may have caused the society to collapse.
The state of Guge was defeated by a neighbouring realm, but scientists say environmental factors may have caused the society to collapse.
Scientists in China announced they have found a beautifully preserved embryo of a genus of dinosaurs called hadrosaurs, colloquially known as duck-billed dinosaurs.
Scientists in China announced they have found a beautifully preserved embryo of a genus of dinosaurs called hadrosaurs, colloquially known as duck-billed dinosaurs.
A rare intact dinosaur embryo fossil has been uncovered in China’s southern Jiangxi province. Based on the characteristics of the skeleton, scientists from the Fujian Science and Technology Museum and China University of Geosciences, who announced the discovery on May 11, 2022, believe it belongs to the hadrosaurus species, also known as duck-billed dinosaurs. The newly discovered specimen is said to be the best preserved in the world yet. A branch of embryo fossils was also discovered by the same museum team in December 2021, including an oviraptorosaur embryo fossil.
A rare intact dinosaur embryo fossil has been uncovered in China’s southern Jiangxi province. Based on the characteristics of the skeleton, scientists from the Fujian Science and Technology Museum and China University of Geosciences, who announced the discovery on May 11, 2022, believe it belongs to the hadrosaurus species, also known as duck-billed dinosaurs. The newly discovered specimen is said to be the best preserved in the world yet. A branch of embryo fossils was also discovered by the same museum team in December 2021, including an oviraptorosaur embryo fossil.
Dongping deposit was formed by magmatic fluids mixing with rainwater, a process different from gold found in other parts of the world, say researchers.
Dongping deposit was formed by magmatic fluids mixing with rainwater, a process different from gold found in other parts of the world, say researchers.
Jim Fitton, a 66-year-old retired geologist who has lived in Malaysia, could face the death penalty under Iraqi law if convicted, his family has said.
Jim Fitton, a 66-year-old retired geologist who has lived in Malaysia, could face the death penalty under Iraqi law if convicted, his family has said.
Modern scientific analysis has ruled out a medical reason for the amputation and say the woman could be the oldest known victim of one of the five punishments of ancient China.
Modern scientific analysis has ruled out a medical reason for the amputation and say the woman could be the oldest known victim of one of the five punishments of ancient China.
The Chinese government also said it broke up 650 looting-and-trafficking gangs and solved 3,000 cases during the crackdown.
The Chinese government also said it broke up 650 looting-and-trafficking gangs and solved 3,000 cases during the crackdown.
A father-daughter project in which the duo replicated important artefacts from the Sanxingdui archaeological site went viral on Weibo in the past few days.
A father-daughter project in which the duo replicated important artefacts from the Sanxingdui archaeological site went viral on Weibo in the past few days.
Researchers scouring the ancient Bamboo Annals texts believe they have pinpointed the earliest known description of an aurora, or what we typically call the “northern lights” from the 10th century BC.
Researchers scouring the ancient Bamboo Annals texts believe they have pinpointed the earliest known description of an aurora, or what we typically call the “northern lights” from the 10th century BC.
A bone analysis study of 13 neolithic fossils discovered in the Hong Kong island of Ma Wan found that the ancient residents there ate almost entirely seafood.
A bone analysis study of 13 neolithic fossils discovered in the Hong Kong island of Ma Wan found that the ancient residents there ate almost entirely seafood.
Archaeologists in the city of Xian in China’s northwestern province of Shaanxi have confirmed that the Jiangcun Tomb belongs to Emperor Wen. The exact location of the mausoleum of the famous Han dynasty (206BC-AD220) ruler had been a mystery for thousands of years. But archaeologists who have been excavating the site in Xian since 2017 have found its construction had adopted the same imperial design features found in later tombs for leaders. Artefacts found inside, including official seals and unique figurines, ultimately convinced the team it was Wen’s final resting place.
Archaeologists in the city of Xian in China’s northwestern province of Shaanxi have confirmed that the Jiangcun Tomb belongs to Emperor Wen. The exact location of the mausoleum of the famous Han dynasty (206BC-AD220) ruler had been a mystery for thousands of years. But archaeologists who have been excavating the site in Xian since 2017 have found its construction had adopted the same imperial design features found in later tombs for leaders. Artefacts found inside, including official seals and unique figurines, ultimately convinced the team it was Wen’s final resting place.
Extinct owl that lived millions of years ago was active in daytime and had ancestor that evolved from nocturnal habits, researchers say.
Extinct owl that lived millions of years ago was active in daytime and had ancestor that evolved from nocturnal habits, researchers say.
The Institute of Archaeology under the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences recently revealed its top-six archaeological discoveries of 2021, including some real gems.
The Institute of Archaeology under the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences recently revealed its top-six archaeological discoveries of 2021, including some real gems.
Footage showed burial shafts leading to the tombs. Walls are decorated with hieroglyphic inscriptions and images of afterlife items used by ancient Egyptians.
Footage showed burial shafts leading to the tombs. Walls are decorated with hieroglyphic inscriptions and images of afterlife items used by ancient Egyptians.
Scientists think the ancient mammal was a basilosaurus, part of the aquatic cetacean family, whose contemporary descendants include whales, dolphins and porpoises.
Scientists think the ancient mammal was a basilosaurus, part of the aquatic cetacean family, whose contemporary descendants include whales, dolphins and porpoises.
Archaeologists in China say they have discovered the Jixia Academy, a Warring States period institution that housed many of the country’s greatest thinkers from 2,300 years ago.
Archaeologists in China say they have discovered the Jixia Academy, a Warring States period institution that housed many of the country’s greatest thinkers from 2,300 years ago.
Ochre use and small tools reveal ‘novel technology’, and suggest cultural adaptations indicative of first colonisation by modern humans, says team behind dig.
Ochre use and small tools reveal ‘novel technology’, and suggest cultural adaptations indicative of first colonisation by modern humans, says team behind dig.
Scientists working near the Great Wall of China discovered two new species of birds that lived alongside the dinosaurs, one of which had a peculiar hunting tool attached to its lower jaw.
Scientists working near the Great Wall of China discovered two new species of birds that lived alongside the dinosaurs, one of which had a peculiar hunting tool attached to its lower jaw.
The discovery of 20 terracotta warriors at the famous site in Xian is a reminder that famous archaeological sites are deliberately left unexcavated to save for future generations.
The discovery of 20 terracotta warriors at the famous site in Xian is a reminder that famous archaeological sites are deliberately left unexcavated to save for future generations.
Scientists believe that pellets found near fossilised pterosaurs in China are regurgitated food pellets and the evidence inside suggests they actively hunted fish.
Scientists believe that pellets found near fossilised pterosaurs in China are regurgitated food pellets and the evidence inside suggests they actively hunted fish.
Rescue archaeology is the process of trying to uncover and preserve discoveries while navigating the expectations of a construction project.
Rescue archaeology is the process of trying to uncover and preserve discoveries while navigating the expectations of a construction project.
A recent exhibition showcases the discoveries of a Jin dynasty (1115–1234) summer palace for the emperor. Oh, and the area just so happens to be hosting the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.
A recent exhibition showcases the discoveries of a Jin dynasty (1115–1234) summer palace for the emperor. Oh, and the area just so happens to be hosting the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.
In this issue of Global Impact, we dig into archaeology and what is fast becoming a national obsession in China.
In this issue of Global Impact, we dig into archaeology and what is fast becoming a national obsession in China.
The accidental discovery of a Tang dynasty soldier’s resting place unearthed signs of the plant as an important food crop, researchers say.
The accidental discovery of a Tang dynasty soldier’s resting place unearthed signs of the plant as an important food crop, researchers say.
The fossil of a 180-million-year-old dinosaur has been discovered at the Rutland Water reservoir in England. The skeleton measures 10 metres (33ft) long and its skull alone weighs more than 1 tonne (2,204lbs). The remains are considered the largest and most complete of an ichthyosaur ever unearthed in the UK. The prehistoric reptile is informally known as a “sea dragon” because of its large eyes and teeth. The discovery was made in February 2021 during routine draining of a lagoon island at the reservoir in the East Midlands. Officials from the Anglian Water and the Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust revealed the find to the public on January 10, 2022.
The fossil of a 180-million-year-old dinosaur has been discovered at the Rutland Water reservoir in England. The skeleton measures 10 metres (33ft) long and its skull alone weighs more than 1 tonne (2,204lbs). The remains are considered the largest and most complete of an ichthyosaur ever unearthed in the UK. The prehistoric reptile is informally known as a “sea dragon” because of its large eyes and teeth. The discovery was made in February 2021 during routine draining of a lagoon island at the reservoir in the East Midlands. Officials from the Anglian Water and the Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust revealed the find to the public on January 10, 2022.
A recent discovery of three tombs in central China revealed stunning chambers that feature murals that have retained vivid colour and details.
A recent discovery of three tombs in central China revealed stunning chambers that feature murals that have retained vivid colour and details.
Experts at the Natural History Museum believe the prints could have been made more than 200 million years ago by a sauropod or a prosauropod – an early relative of a dinosaur.
Experts at the Natural History Museum believe the prints could have been made more than 200 million years ago by a sauropod or a prosauropod – an early relative of a dinosaur.
The biggest talking points range from the country’s first space station taking shape in orbit to evidence of a previously lost civilisation coming to light
The biggest talking points range from the country’s first space station taking shape in orbit to evidence of a previously lost civilisation coming to light