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560 Ushabti Figurines Uncovered in Late Period Quesna Necropolis Tomb | Ancient Origins

Archaeologists have discovered a Late Period funerary complex at Tell Quesna in Egypt's Nile Delta, uncovering 560 ushabti figurines, amulets, and imported pottery.

Ancient Grass Burnings in Australian Cave Reveal 25,000 Years of Rituals | Ancient Origins

Discover how 25,000-year-old burnt grass phytoliths in Cloggs Cave reveal ancient GunaiKurnai Aboriginal rituals involving magic, healing, and curses.

Roman Camp Connected to Suppression of the Ceretani Revolt Found | Ancient Origins

Archaeologists have uncovered a Roman military camp in Cerdanya linked to the suppression of the Ceretani revolt in 39 BC, with inscribed sling bullets identifying the forces of Governor Domitius Calvinus.

Exploring the Anonymous Human Figures in Kyushu's Decorated Tombs | Ancient Origins

Explore the fascinating role of anonymous human figures in Kyushu's decorated tombs from the Late Kofun period, revealing ancient Japanese beliefs about death and collective identity.

British Vial of Smallpox Scabs Triggered the Devastating 1789 Outbreak among Indigenous Australians | Ancient Origins

The source of the 1789 smallpox outbreak that devastated the Indigenous population in Australia has been widely debat