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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: archaeology

archaeology stories: 62 news summaries

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Americas' First Gun Victim Found in Peru

Inca warrior shot in head by Conquistadors, archaeologists say

Jun 21, 07 4:17 AM CDT
(Newser) - The first gunshot victim in the Americas—an 16th century Inca warrior blasted in the back of the head by Spanish Conquistadors—has been discovered by archaeologists poring over the bones of 72 Incans killed in a 1536 uprising in Peru. The remains of the warriors were uncovered in a... More »

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archaeology • science • Peru • Incans • weapon • history • Conquistador • Lima

Jesus Tomb Claim Stirs
Cries of Heresy

Archaeologist calls it "pimping off the Bible"

Mar 6, 07 11:04 AM CST
(Newser) - A book and documentary produced by Titanic's James Cameron claims to identify the burial place of Jesus Christ, Mary Magdalene and a son, Judah. The documentary, which Newsweek calls "a slick and suspenseful narrative," asserts that 10 bone boxes found in 1980 in a first-century burial cave in... More »

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religious right • James Cameron • Tomb of Jesus • Simcha Jacobovici • Lost Tomb of Christ • Bob Schenk • Mary Magdalene • Jo Zias • archaeology • Jesus Christ

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