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A 15th-century Inca building was built for sound—researchers are working to understand why The Inca empire is renowned for its architecture; its buildings were intricately designed and extraordinarily durable.
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Ancient DNA provides clues to intestinal parasites that plagued early Mexico DNA within dried feces dating from more than 1,000 years ago provides valuable insights into the pathogens that plagued ancient Mexican peoples, according to a study published in PLOS One by Drew Capone of Indiana University, U.S., and colleagues.
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Radiocarbon dating of Egyptian artifacts puts Thera (Santorini) volcanic eruption prior to Pharaoh Ahmose One of the largest volcanic eruptions in the last 10,000 years took place at the Greek island of Thera (Santorini) in the Aegean Sea, but its dating during the late 17th or 16th century BCE remained controversial. Volcanic ash from the eruption spread over a large area in the eastern Mediterranean region. One of the lingering questions in archaeology was how this huge geological event lined up with royal Egyptian chronologies.
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Giant wooden marker post dates Cahokia's political and economic peak Dr. Nicholas Kessler and his colleagues examined the largest known marker post from the ancient North American city of Cahokia. Their study is published in PLOS One.
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How forensic analysis and traditional knowledge reveal the story of a unique boomerang Boomerangs are an iconic symbol of Australia. Known internationally for their unique curved shape and ability to return when thrown, they are an example of the remarkable engineering skills of Australia's First Peoples.
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