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AI helps archaeologists solve a Roman gaming mystery
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A new study questions when people first reached South America
Mar 19, 2026 · The idea that people were in South America “pre-Clovis,” based mainly on the findings from Monte Verde, has since become a central tenet of archaeology in the region.
Was Egypt’s first pyramid built with hydraulics? The theory may hold …
Aug 5, 2024 · A controversial analysis contends that ancient engineers designed a water-powered elevator to hoist stones for King Djoser’s pyramid.