Rock paintings and unknown archaeological sites: Polish researchers explore Serengeti
More than 30 valuable archaeological sites, previously unknown rock paintings, fragments of pottery and stone tools have been identified by Polish archaeologists in Tanzania's Serengeti National Park. This is the first Polish research project in this area.
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Bronze Age cemetery found at road construction site
A cemetery built over 4,000 years ago at the turn of the Bronze Age has been discovered by archaeologists during research on the S7 expressway construction area in Parkoszowice (Małopolskie Province).
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Archaeologists confirm monumental Roman arsenal in Novae, Bulgaria
The arsenal in the camp of the Roman Italian Legion in Novae (Bulgaria) occupied as much as 32,000 square meters, archaeologists from the Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań have determined during this year's completed research. This is the 65th season of Polish-Bulgarian archaeological work in Novae.
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Archaeologists discover 5,000-year-old barrow
Archaeologists from Łódź have discovered a barrow dating back over 5,500 years in the area of Sarnowo (Kujawy). It is probably several hundred years older than the megalithic tombs already known from this area.
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Mazowieckie/ Oldest form of boat - dugout - discovered near Modlin Fortress
The oldest form of boat was found by searchers near the Modlin Fortress Granary, archaeologist Robert Wyrostkiewicz told PAP. The relic was in the water where the Narew flows into the Vistula.
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Wikipedia's creator: Artificial intelligence will not be an alternative to the largest online encyclopedia for a long time to come
Wikipedia creator Jimmy Wales said in an interview with PAP that artificial intelligence will not be an alternative to the largest online encyclopedia for a long time to come. He added that Wikipedia’s credibility is the responsibility of the vibrant community of volunteers who create it.
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Neolithic axe found near Legionowo probably originated from area of present-day Belarus
A Neolithic axe found accidentally during garden work in Józefów near Legionowo was probably made in the area of present-day Belarus. It has been donated to the Historical Museum in Legionowo, where it will be on display from September.
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Archaeologists from Warsaw analyse how people lived in Old Dongola
In the houses of Old Dongola (Sudan), most of the housework took place in the common spaces of the vestibules or courtyards, where people cooked, spent time and kept animals. The form of houses did not change over the centuries, unlike the function of the rooms, scientists from the Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology, University of Warsaw have found.
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Archaeologists find more prehistoric artefacts in Raj Cave
Archaeologists have resumed research in the Raj Cave in the Świętokrzyskie Mountains. Their goal is to reconstruct climate changes in prehistory and study the life of Neanderthals. After a few days of research, they found the first artefacts, including reindeer antlers and cave bear bones.
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Paintings from Old Dongola nominated for international award; online vote launched
Wall paintings from Old Dongola in Sudan, discovered by Polish archaeologists, have a chance to win the International Archaeological Discovery Award 'Khaled al-Asaad'. Internet users can also choose their winner. The online voting will continue until October 1.
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