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Archaeologists discovered over 800 Roman-era whetstones in a river near Sunderland, revealing a massive 2,000-year-old industrial complex that rewrites the region's history. The find is the largest of its kind in Northwest Europe.
Researchers in Indonesia just discovered the world's oldest known cave art: faint hand stencils dating back at least 67,800 years. The find also strengthens evidence that Australia's first people arrived around 65,000 years ago.
Archaeologists have uncovered four ancient Roman military camps in Germany, along with over 1,500 artifacts including coins, shoe nails, and everyday items that bring history to life. The discovery sheds new light on Roman emperor Caracalla's 213 AD campaign and the empire's ambitious push into Germanic territories.
Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered a complete Byzantine-era monastery, revealing how Christian monks lived and worshipped before the Arab conquest in 641 A.D. The find includes living quarters, a church, dining areas, and daily artifacts that paint a vivid picture of monastic life 1,600 years ago.