Sentences with phrase «far as archaeologists»

As far as archaeologists can tell, people here were loosely connected culturally to Scandinavia and lived with their extended families on individual farmsteads, with a population density of fewer than five people per square kilometer.

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Archaeologists in Israel may have just made a significant discovery leading to further evidence that King David was an actual historical figure as described in the Bible, and not a mythical one.

Ceramic evidence indicates occupation of the City of David, within present - day Jerusalem, as far back as the Copper Age (c. 4th millennium BCE) with evidence of a permanent settlement during the early Bronze Age (c. 3000 — 2800 BCE) The Execration Texts, which refer to a city called Roshlamem or Rosh - ramen] and the Amarna letters (c. 14th century BCE) may be the earliest mention of the city Some archaeologists, including Kathleen Kenyon, believe Jerusalem] as a city was founded by Northwest Semitic people with organized settlements from around 2600 BCE.

According to the team of University of Copenhagen archaeologists, who led the excavations, the discovery is further evidence that the region often seen as a «marginal zone» was capable of supporting a variety of resources, including a population of wild sheep, 14,500 years ago.

For archaeologists, Afghanistan is virtually off - limits for fieldwork, as Taliban forces battle the Kabul government in far - flung provinces and security remains tenuous even in the capital.

This ancient grain was cultivated in East Asia as far back as 10,000 years ago, according to archaeologists.

Archaeologists date Tikal's ruins as far back as 400 BC, and it was believed to have been dominant until the Mayan civilization began to decline in 900 AD.