The Yamnaya people were a nomadic pastoralist culture that emerged on the Pontic-Caspian Steppe around 3300 BCE. They played a crucial role in the cultural and genetic landscape of Eurasia during the late Neolithic and early Bronze Age.
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What is the plasma theory about petroglyphs?
The plasma universe theory, proposed by Anthony L. Peratt, Ph.D., suggests that plasma, a state of matter consisting of ionized gas, plays a crucial role in understanding the cosmos.
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The Venus of Brassempouy, a small ivory figurine dating back over 25,000 years, stands as a captivating relic from the prehistoric era. Discovered in southwestern France in 1894, the statuette is a masterpiece of Paleolithic art, renowned for its elegant simplicity and remarkable preservation.
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Ġgantija is a megalithic temple complex from the Neolithic era ( 3600–2500 BC), on the Mediterranean island of Gozo in Malta. The Ġgantija temples are the earliest of the Megalithic Temples of Malta and are older than the pyramids of Egypt.
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Why do Petroglyphs and cave art from different continents show similarities? While people would be inspired by their direct surroundings, it is harder to explain the common styles.
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How was the lifespan of early humans 40,000 years ago? #Shorts
How was the lifespan of early humans 40,000 years ago and what diseases affected them? The time period known as the Upper Paleolithic, when Homo sapiens were the only surviving human species was difficult for humans. Archaeological evidence suggests that these early humans lived in small groups and relied on hunting and gathering for survival.
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Are there depictions of aliens and UFOs in ancient cave art?
I have examined the intriguing connection between ancient cave art and the depiction of aliens and UFOs. These enigmatic images, found in various cave paintings and petroglyphs worldwide, provide a fascinating glimpse into the beliefs and experiences of our ancestors.
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Homo naledi is a species of extinct hominin that was first discovered in the Rising Star Cave system in South Africa in 2013. Its discovery has generated significant interest and sparked several controversies within the scientific community. Here are some of the controversies associated with Homo naledi:
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The Ingá Stone is a rock near the Ingá River in northeast Brazil which includes symbols and glyphs thought to have been produced by the pre-Columbian indigenous inhabitants of the region.
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Easter Island was the first Pacific island to be registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Easter Island lies 3,700 km to the west of Chile and it is one of the most remote islands in the world.
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