In the courtyard of the traditional building in Kalamata (the capital of South/East Peloponnese) where the Department of History, Archeology and Cultural Resources Management of the University of Peloponnese is set since 2003, Greek students enjoy the sunshine sitting together with colleagues from the U.S., Slovenia and Turkey who have moved in Kalamata in order to attend in English language the Master’s program “CultTech” (Cultural Heritage Materials and Technologies), while a Canadian has already graduated and returned to his homeland. Continue reading “In Greece there is a unique in its kind Laboratory in whole Europe”
Ancient DNA tells tales of humans’ migrant history
Scientists once could reconstruct humanity’s distant past only from the mute testimony of ancient settlements, bones, and artifacts. Continue reading “Ancient DNA tells tales of humans’ migrant history”
New finds from the prehistoric settlement of Therasia
Excavations at the Koimesis site of the southeastern end of Therasia island have been continued this year. A prehistoric settlement has been revealed on the hill, where the monastery Koimesis reigns, built almost adjacent to the settlement. Continue reading “New finds from the prehistoric settlement of Therasia”
Clovis site: Montana burial site answers questions about early humans
Scientists have shown that at the Anzick site in Montana — the only known Clovis burial site — the skeletal remains of a young child and the antler and stone artifacts found there were buried at the same time, raising new questions about the early inhabitants of North America, says a Texas A&M University professor involved in the research. Continue reading “Clovis site: Montana burial site answers questions about early humans”
Maya large road network found in Guatemala jungle
High-tech scanning has revealed a network of Maya roads in the jungle of Guatemala. The causeways stretch over 150 miles and were used by the Maya for travel and transporting goods. Continue reading “Maya large road network found in Guatemala jungle”
Rare prehistoric site uncovered in central Israel
A rare and important prehistoric site, roughly half of a million years old, extending over about 10 dunams, was uncovered during the last few months in Jaljulia. Continue reading “Rare prehistoric site uncovered in central Israel”