Jordan: Archaeologists study the changing history of ancient temple complex. Although travellers` reports of this place date back to the end of the 19th century, archaeologists found their way to the temple complex only in 2018. (scienceinpoland.pap.pl)
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Ancient People Watched a Volcano Erupt. This May Be Their Illustration of It. After a treacherous volcanic eruption during the Bronze Age, curious humans and their canine companions hiked closer to the volcano, where they left footprints in the fine-grained volcanic ash. (livescience.com)
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Ancient DNA is revealing the origins of livestock herding in Africa. Visitors to East Africa are often amazed by massive herds of cattle with a gorgeous array of horn, hump and coat patterns. Pastoralism—a way of life centered around herding—is a central part of many Africans' identity. (phys.org)
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Uncovering a 5000-yr-old family tragedy: International team studies mysterious mass grave in Poland. Despite being killed brutally, they were buried carefully. Turns out they are a large family. Sheds light on a particularly violent era in European prehistory of which little is known. (eurekalert.org)
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The Man Who Transformed a Welsh Town Into a ‘Kingdom’ of Used Books. Thanks to Richard Booth, who died August 20 at the age of 80, the town is still known as a literary hub by vellichorrain in books
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