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• Long-Lost Sun Temple of King Nyuserre Emerges at Abusir | Ancient Origins

  Italian archaeologists uncover King Nyuserre's Valley Temple at Abusir, Egypt – a massive 1,000+ sq m Fifth Dynasty sun temple lost for over a century, revealing ancient solar worship practices.

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• Paraphernalia Discovered in Bolivian Cave Shows Ancient Ayahuasca Use | Ancient Origins

  A paper by an international group of archaeologists led by Melanie Miller of the University of Otago in New Zealand details their discovery of a rare hoard of shamanic ritual tools including evidence of psychedelic drug use including ayahuasca.

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• Viking Figurines Reveal Hidden Lives Beyond Simple Charms | Ancient Origins

  Viking figurines analysis has revealed complex production, intentional modifications, and ritual uses beyond simple amulets. New research challenges assumptions about Norse material culture.

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• Chinese man finds old sword in ground, uses it as kitchen knife | Ancient Origins

  A 60-year-old Chinese farmer who found an old sword blade digging in the ground used it as a kitchen knife for severa

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• The Real-Life Influence of Mythical Creatures in Ancient Cultures | Ancient Origins

  From benevolent Eastern dragons to greedy Western beasts, mythical creatures shaped fears and hopes. Could fossils or ancient encounters explain beliefs in unicorns, centaurs, and more?

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