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It’s not uncommon for archaeologists to stumble upon ancient tombs filled with grave goods. Usually, we see weapons, jewels, ...
In a cave in the western Morocco desert, archaeologists have discovered the world’s oldest jewelry: a set of shell beads dated from 142,000 and 150,000 years ago. Made from half-inch-long sea snail ...
Perforated shells found at South Africa's Blombos Cave appear to have been strung as beads about 75,000 years ago-making them 30,000 years older than any previously identified personal ornaments.
Shell beads were unveiled Nov. 18 by archaeologists in Morocco, which they said are some of the oldest baubles in the world. Getty Images Even the earliest Homo sapiens adored their precious gemstones ...
Collage by Tilden Bissell for W magazine. For me, there’s no better feeling than breaking out my new summer wardrobe when hot weather finally hits. This season is shaping up to be filled with ...
Archaeologists show that the Chumash Indians had been using shell beads as money for at least 800 years. As one of the most experienced archaeologists studying California's Native Americans, Lynn ...
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