Tag: Spain
Neanderthals Made Wooden Spears, Containers and a Possible Club 60,000 Years Ago
Neanderthals are often remembered for their stone tools, but a remarkable collection of ancient wooden remains from Spain is revealing another side of their technology. Tens of thousands of years ago, these…
Prado Vargas Neanderthal Camp Expands to 140 m² at Ojo Guareña
The Prado Vargas Neanderthal camp in Cornejo, northern Burgos—part of the vast Ojo Guareña karst—has become one of the most extensively excavated Neanderthal cave occupations known. The eleventh systematic campaign ended on…
Spanish Researchers Create First Complete 3D Map of Historic La Pileta Cave Using Advanced LiDAR
University of Seville researchers have successfully captured the first comprehensive three-dimensional digital model of La Pileta Cave in Benaoján, Málaga, using cutting-edge LiDAR technology. This breakthrough provides unprecedented documentation of one of…
DNA Evidence Confirms the Final Resting Place of Columbus
Christopher Columbus is a divisive figure. In some households he is a hero, whereas others consider him much more controversial a figure. Even his final resting place has been the subject of…
Ancient Iberian Rock Tombs were Mostly for Women
In Panoria, in the province of Granada in Spain lies a rock necropolis that is truly ancient. At 5,600 years old, it was constructed well before the Egyptians got started with their…
Colada and Tizona, the Two Legendary Swords of El Cid
Throughout history the sword has held a special place of pre-eminence. It has evolved beyond a mere practical and versatile weapon to become something symbolic. This is however not entirely fair. The…