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Scientists report on the likely use of cannabis in ritual at a 2,000 year-old burial site in Western China where little is known about the spiritual practices of its ancient inhabitants.
HELSINKI – Museovirasto, the Finnish Heritage Agency (FHA, previously the National Board of Antiquities) and part of the Ministry of Education, has announced that it will be conducting a new countrywide field inspection of ancient monuments protected by the Finnish government. The project began this June and will continue for the next three years creating an extensive directory of Finland’s ancient monuments. It will cover both known sites and new areas, while updating existing surveys. The FHA is responsible for preserving Finland’s cultural heritage. The agency serves as a both as a cultural resource and a research institution.
TWH reports on the historic Shantemon hill fort, the only monument of vitrified stone in Ireland which has been reported to have sustained serious, but unspecified damage.
TWH reports on some of the most recent archaeological finds that may be reflective of ancient Pagan practices.
TWH looks at how archaeology, utilizing DNA analysis, is uncovering who built the megalithic monuments and the origins of these Neolithic farmers.
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