News tagged with ancient text
Study finds modern dog breeds genetically disconnected from ancient ancestors
Cross-breeding of dogs over thousands of years has made it extremely difficult to trace the ancient genetic roots of today's pets, according to a new study led by Durham University.
May 21, 2012 |
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NASA sees new salt in an ancient sea
(Phys.org) -- The expansion of massive salt evaporation projects on the Dead Sea are clearly visible in this time series of images taken by Landsat satellites operated by NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey.
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
Apr 09, 2012 |
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Research grant combines astrophysics and archeology to decipher ancient texts
Lucy Fortson, an astrophysicist and Associate Professor in the College of Science and Engineering at the University of Minnesota is part of a collaboration called Ancientlives which has received a grant to ...
Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils
Jul 26, 2011 |
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Professor moves Greek texts, Arabic translations online
Long before the Italians rediscovered original Greek sources during the Renaissance, Arab scholars recognized the importance of ancient science and philosophy and began translating precious writings into Arabic. ...
Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils
Mar 30, 2011 |
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Sphinx-lined road unearthed in Egypt
Egyptian archaeologists have discovered a sphinx-lined road in Luxor that led to the temple of Mut, the ancient goddess worshipped as a mother, the culture minister said on Monday.
Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils
Nov 15, 2010 |
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Archaeologists amend the written history of China's first emperor
The exploits of China's first emperor, Qui Shihauangdi, are richly documented in 2,000-year-old records of his conquests across eastern China. His reign was indeed noteworthy - he is responsible for initiating construction ...
Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils
Mar 01, 2010 |
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Technology brings new insights to ancient language
(PhysOrg.com) -- New technologies and academic collaborations are helping scholars at the University of Chicago analyze hundreds of ancient documents in Aramaic, one of the Middle East's oldest continuously ...
Oct 14, 2009 |
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Chinese culture at the crossroads
Recent archaeological discoveries from far-flung corners of China are forcing scientists to reconsider the origins of ancient Chinese civilization - and a new crop of young archaeologists are delving into the modern nation's ...
Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils
Aug 20, 2009 |
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