The artifacts were found in a cave located in a coastal area of Africa that, up until now ... spectacular finding for us was huge pieces of Iron Age ceramics sitting right on the surface.

The iron bracelet, which measures 8.5 centimeters (3.35 inches) across. (Villena Museum) They carefully took samples of both artifacts, and subjected the material to mass spectrometry to determine ...

There is evidence of similar pottery technology in eastern, southern and western Africa. Iron Age farmers were skilled pot makers and decorated their pots with grooves and patterns. Related groups ...

These are the earliest analyzed artifacts, and modern metal testing technologies mean that chemists can now identify and catalog the presence of meteoritic iron in archaeological collections ...

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. The way forward is and should only be restitution. Restitution of Africa’s artifacts ...

Recent excavations at six sites—Adichchanallur, Sivagalai, Mayiladumparai, Kilnamandi, Mangadu, and Thelunganur—have revealed iron artifacts dating back to between 2,953 BCE and 3,345 BCE.

A set of ancient artifacts, dating back over 2,700 years, has been found to include iron forged from meteorites– an extraordinary find that is rewriting what we know about early metalworking.

Iron ore prices are likely to decline through the next year due to supply growth and a softening Chinese demand outlook, African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) chairman Patrice Motsepe and CEO Phillip ...

Anglo's Kumba wants private investors to run key iron ore rail line Anglo American's South African iron ore business wants private investors to run a rail line that is crucial for shipments of the ...