Neolithic

Munro says the minimalist carving closely matches a twelve thousand year old face unearthed in Israel, hinting at a shared symbolism across early settlements.

A University of Copenhagen team analysed thirty tar lumps from nine Alpine lake settlements, detecting male DNA on tool adhesives and female DNA on pottery repairs.

Feng Shi confirmed that inscriptions on ceramic stands from Liulinxi are the earliest known Chinese characters, appearing in groups rather than alone, making them easier to interpret.

A T-shaped stele bearing a human face, unearthed during excavations near Göbekli Tepe, is characterized by distinctive features such as sharp contours, deep eye sockets, and a broad-shaped nose.

Saudi Arabia’s Heritage Commission says the find marks a scientific turning point, linking northwest Saudi Arabia to the Fertile Crescent and humanity's shift from nomadism to settlement.

Found between structures B and D with an intact head and torso but missing feet, the figure may illuminate neolithic rituals, excavation head Karul notes.

“The fact that the floor paint was renewed at least four times shows that the building was periodically re-functionalized and used” said an archeologist.

Excavation over 500,000 m² uncovered 25+ prehistoric buildings, a ritual circle, and medieval grain kilns. Artefacts will be dated and sent to museums later this year.

The fortress features extensive defensive structures, including large ditches and earthen mounds, revealing significant human effort and strategic importance.

The grinding tools were buried in ritual deposits, reflecting their high symbolic value and connection to the cycles of time, human life, nature, and the evolution of settlements.