Researchers Discover New Lineage of Ancient Human DNA from a 40,000-year-old human finger bone found in a Siberian cave points to a new lineage of ancient human, researchers report today. The find—the first made with genetic, not fossil evidence—suggests that Central Asia was occupied at that time not only by Neandertals and Homo sapiens but also by a third, previously unknown hominin lineage. "This is the most exciting discovery to come from the ancient DNA field so far," says Chris Tyler-Smith, a geneticist at the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute in Hinxton, United Kingdom. The work complicates the human story once again, much as the discovery of the controversial H. floresiensis—a.k.a. the hobbit—has upset earlier and simpler views of early human migrations around the globe. If four early humans including the hobbit were alive about 40,000 years ago, "the amount of [human] biodiversity ... was pretty remarkable," says geneticist Sarah Tishkoff of the University of Pennsylvania. But who was this mystery hominin?
When the Sea Saved Humanity With the global population of humans currently approaching seven billion, it is difficult to imagine that Homo sapiens was once an endangered species. Yet studies of the DNA of modern-day people indicate that, once upon a time, our ancestors did in fact undergo a dramatic population decline. Although scientists lack a precise timeline for the origin and near extinction of our species, we can surmise from the fossil record that our forebears arose throughout Africa shortly before 195,000 years ago. Back then the climate was mild and food was plentiful; life was good. But around 195,000 years ago, conditions began to deteriorate. A detailed record of Africa’s environmental conditions during glacial stage 6 does not exist, but based on more recent, better-known glacial stages, climatologists surmise that it was almost certainly cool and arid and that its deserts were probably significantly expanded relative to their modern extents. Select an option below: Customer Sign In
Who Built Great Pyramid? - Hall of Gods Egyptologists would have us believe that the Great Pyramid and its two sister pyramids were built in the early dynastic period of the Old Kingdom, about 4,600 years ago. Looking at the evidence objectively, however, their case is far from clear cut. In his book ‘The Phoenix Solution’ (1998), Alan Alsford claimed that much of the evidence for the 4th dynasty origin of the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx actually pointed to an adoption scenario, rather than construction of the monuments during that time period. Thus, according to this theory, the Egyptian pharaohs Khufu and Khafre adopted the Great Pyramid, the Second Pyramid and the Sphinx, rather than built them. In addition to renovating these structures, they and their successors built the causeways which ran between the mortuary and valley temples, and the smaller pyramids and masteba. The authenticity of the workmen's graffiti in the Great Pyramid is questionable. Article continues: Legends and Records
How Old is the Sphinx? | Historic Mysteries The head of the Sphinx emerging from the sand The Great Sphinx of Giza is one of the most recognizable man-made objects in the world. Despite this, it is also one of the most mysterious man-made objects in the world. If you deny the general consensus of the age of the Sphinx, you are left with the question of who built it. According to translations of the “Dream Stela” at the foot of the Sphinx, King Thutmose IV came across the head of the Sphinx when he was still a prince. According to Egypt’s premiere archaeologist, Dr. One of the prevailing arguments for the Great Sphinx being older than the Old Kingdom is that some of the erosion on the Sphinx appears to have been caused by water. Dr. If you accept that the Great Sphinx of Giza was carved during the Old Kingdom, you still have to wonder exactly when during the Old Kingdom it was carved. It is impossible to use most modern scientific methods to date the Great Sphinx accurately.
Atlantis or Someone Else? The report is about an Earth based scenario, a combination of the possibilities inherent in a background Earth story, some possible hypotheses by me, and then some visual evidence to add into the mix. It will be up to you to decide if there is any merit. First we'll start with the background story. In more modern times, the story of ancient Atlantis has fascinated generations and some to obsession as a real place. As many of you may know, it is acknowledged that the story of Atlantis was first introduced into public awareness via dialogues by the Greek philosopher Plato around 355–360 BC. According to the translation, it seems that the god/man Poseidon (you know, Zeus, Hera, Apollo etc.) fell in love with a human female named Cleito on the island Atlantis who bore him many sons, the oldest of which was named Atlas. However, this ignores the ancient Sumarian and Indian culture record as also referring to such "gods" in human form including conducting great wars with each other.
Ziggurat of Ur-Nammu: Most Intriguing Mysteries of Lost Civilizations Ziggurat of Ur-Nammu: Today, no sign of the temple remains, although treasures of considerable sophistication have been found in the royal residences and tombs that were built in the temple. Ziggurat of Ur-Nammu: Most Intriguing Mysteries of Lost Civilizations By Mr Ghaz, December 22, 2010 Image Credit Image Credit Ziggurats dedicated to the moon god Nanna at Ur, show here in its reconstructed form, was originally built by King Ur-Nammu and his son and successor Shulgi in the early second millennium BCE. Image Credit In the cities of southern Mesopotamia (roughly modern Iraq), the ancient Sumerians built their ziggurats in the form of temple mounts. Image Credit The ziggurats were built sun-dried mud bricks, faces with a layer of kilnfired bricks, with bitumen on top to protect them from the weather. Image Credit Image Credit Image Credit Image Credit Image Credit The Ziggurat of Ur-Nammu. Image Credit Image Credit Palace at Knossos Image Credit Image Credit Image Credit Image Credit Image Credit
Ancient City Found in India, Irradiated from Atomic Blast Radiation still so intense, the area is highly dangerous. A heavy layer of radioactive ash in Rajasthan, India, covers a three-square mile area, ten miles west of Jodhpur. Scientists are investigating the site, where a housing development was being built. For some time it has been established that there is a very high rate of birth defects and cancer in the area under construction. The Mahabharata clearly describes a catastrophic blast that rocked the continent. "A single projectile charged with all the power in the Universe…An incandescent column of smoke and flame as bright as 10,000 suns, rose in all its splendor…it was an unknown weapon, an iron thunderbolt, a gigantic messenger of death which reduced to ashes an entire race." A Historian Comments Historian Kisari Mohan Ganguli says that Indian sacred writings are full of such descriptions, which sound like an atomic blast as experienced in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Archeological Investigation provides information Bibliography 1. Backlinks
The Ancient Maya and their origins The Maya were a civilization that devoted much of their time to the worship and study of the cosmos and celestial bodies. A belief in astronomy and cosmology dominated their culture, religion and their every day lives in ways that we are only beginning to understand. The Maya lived their lives by a very complex calendar that was based upon the movements of the stars and planets, and while many of their beliefs and practices may appear to be nothing but superstition, it seems evident that their calendar was based upon real events and real movements in the sky that do in fact have an effect on the Earth. In Mayan society a belief in astronomy and in the importance of the movements of celestial bodies was utterly essential to their culture and to how they conducted their everyday lives, and while some of their practices can certainly fall under the “superstition” banner some of their beliefs and practices can not be easily rejected and definitely had a profound effect on their lives.
UFOs & Astronaut Dr. Edgar Mitchell "Make no mistake, Roswell happened. I've seen secret files which show the government knew about it — but decided not to tell the public." — Ed Mitchell FORMER astronaut Edgar Mitchell is one of only 12 people to have walked on the moon. A highly-intelligent scientist, Edgar caused a sensation at a UFO conference in America this month when he claimed he has seen proof that aliens exist. In 1971, Edgar became the sixth person to walk on the moon. In an exclusive interview from his Florida home, Edgar told John Earls why he is convinced there is life on other planets and that aliens have, in fact, landed on Earth. "I AM an American astronaut and a trained scientist. The American government and governments throughout the world have thousands of files of UFO sightings which cannot be explained. As a former astronaut, the military people who have access to these files are more willing to talk to me than to people they regard as mere cranks. Make no mistake, Roswell happened.
Ancient Peruvian Skulls Found in Florida Backyard Published at 8:56 am EST, May 16, 2012 Researchers are amazed and puzzled by two ancient Peruvian skulls found in a Florida backyard last January. The two skulls, dating back from possibly the year 1200 to 1400, AD are believed to have originated in Peru or another South American country and somehow ended up in the town of Winter Garden, Florida. Medical examiner Jan Garavaglia studied the skulls and was able to determine that one was of a young child possibly aged 10 or 11 and the other an older man. Researchers from the University of Central Florida and Yale University are now trying to piece the mystery together and find the origins of these skulls. “Back in the 1930s and 1940s, people would go on vacation and buy things like (skulls), and maybe they buried them when they didn’t want them anymore. The archaeologists and anthropologists from both universities will continue their research, however more than likely the skulls will be returned to Peru.