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Are “I, II, III, …” versions of archaeological versioning of layers unique to Troy?
When reading about archaeological research of Troy, one can see that archeologist distinguish between different discrete numbered layers (Troy I => Troy IX).
Is that a standard approach in archeology ...
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How much of the *Iliad* was confirmed scientifically?
Obviously, one of the central facts of Homer's Iliad was confirmed when archaeologists found Troy.
But were there any other details of Iliad (such as existance of Atreidae dynasty, Agamemnon actually ...
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Were there prehistoric interaction between Caucasian and Asian people? [closed]
Are there any documented instances of prehistoric interaction between Caucasian and Asian people? Do archeological sites such as Xiaohe Tomb complex imply there were?
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Are parts of the Sphinx older then 5000 years?
Are parts of the Great Sphinx of Giza older then 5000 years? There was a controversy about this question 15 years ago which I didn't find conclusively proven or debunked.
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Plagues in Pre-European Americas?
Are there any historical accounts that those living in the Americas encountered a plague or plagues that proved to be as devastating on the population as that of the Bubonic (black) plague in Europe? ...
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Evidence of diets that were exclusively vegetarian
What evidence, provided by archaeological anthropology, is there in regards to diets that were exclusively vegetarian by choice from Ancient history (4th millennium BC) to Classical antiquity (5th ...
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Are there examples of well known medieval battles with very little archaeological evidence?
When I was researching the history of The Battle of Kulikovo (битва на Куликовом поле), I was struck by the seemingly complete dearth of available archaeological evidence at the site of the battle ...
