Archaeology Weekly Roundup! 11-8-13

If you missed anything from the ASOR Facebook or Twitter pages this week, don’t worry. We’ve rounded up some of this week’s archaeology news into one convenient post. If we missed any major archaeological stories from this week, feel free to let us know in the comment section!

Norwegian Vikings purchased silk from Persia

Vikings bring images of pillaging, but that might change according to researchers. They’ve found evidence of ‘honest’ trade relationships with Persia and the Byzantine Empire.

Solved: The Mystery of King Tutankhamun’s Death

British experts believe they’ve solved the mystery of King Tut’s death. The cause? A chariot accident.

Archaeologists Discover 3,000-year-old Religious Center in Northern Peru

A religious center more than 3,000 years old from the pre-Incan Chavin culture has been discovered by Peruvian researchers in the Congona archaeological zone in northern Peru’s Lambayeque region.

Cornell to return 10,000 ancient tablets to Iraq

Cornell University is set to return 10,000 4th millennium BC cuneiform tablets depicting daily Mesopotamian life to Iraq.

Name of Egyptian Mummy from Perth Museum Revealed

The name of a 2,700-year-old mummy in the Perth Museum may finally be known.

Research Gains Toehold on Skeletal Evolution

Did you know most bones in your skeleton have evolved relatively independently from other bones in your body? Except your toe bones. Researchers are now saying those bones tend to grow in “predictable ways.”

Ancient Bone Flutes Suggest 9,000-year-old Music Tradition in China

Chinese flutes from the Neolithic Age are evidence that people played music long before they could write.

Mummy’s Colorful Collar Found in Egyptian Tomb

A 2,300-year-old colorful, decorative collar has been found in an Egyptian tomb.

4,500 year-old Dwelling Found in Turkey

A 4,500-year-old building found in Turkey is believed to be the largest building ever found in Anatolia and the Middle East.

White-lipped Peccary Trails Lead to Archeological Discovery in Brazil

A recent study highlights the accidental finding of ancient cave drawings thousands of years old.

13 Ancient Villages Discovered in Wyoming Mountains May Redraw Map of Tribal Migrations

Ancient villages discovered in Wyoming mountains could change what we know about how ancient humans lived in what is now Wyoming.

From Angkor Wat to Stonehenge: How Ancient People Moved Mountains

How did ancient peoples build the monuments we admire today, like Stonehendge, Easter Island, and the Forbidden City? Experts are saying they made nature work for them.

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