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In this post we present selected parts of the very interesting paper titled “Ancient Egyptian mummy genomes suggest an increase of Sub-Saharan African ancestry in post-Roman periods“, by Verena J. Schuenemann et al. Continue reading “Ancient Egyptian mummies as a genetic source to study ancient human history – What have we learned so far”
In this post we present extended parts of the very interesting and informative paper titled “The Mycenaeans and Europe: Long-distance networks and cross-cultural communication“, by Paulina Suchowska-Ducke. Continue reading “Myceneans and Europe; Trade networks and cross-cultural communication”
This is a short photographic presentation of the impressive rock carved monuments from the Dazu region of Chongqing, China. Continue reading “China – Chongqing – The impressive Dazu rock carvings”
In this post we present extracts from studies considering the orientation of ancient Greek religious structures.
Continue reading “Studies on the orientation of ancient Greek religious structures – Part 1”
Alexander the Great founded the city of Alexandria in 331 B.C. It would later become hugely prosperous, home of the Queen-Pharaoh Cleopatra, famous for its magnificent Museum (Library) and for its 450-foot-tall (140 meters) Lighthouse, one of the wonders of the ancient world. Continue reading “The astronomical orientation of the urban plan of Alexandria”
Here we shortly present monuments from the Dongcheng region of Beijing, China. Continue reading “China – Beijing – Dongcheng”
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