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Catch up with our Top 5 articles of the week... View this email [in your browser]( [Asset_1_2] [Asset_1_2]( Study Shows Humans and Neanderthals Interbred Primarily in the Near East Multiple research projects have proven that Neanderthal DNA can be found in the genome of modern humans. This likely happened as a result of many interbreeding events that took place in the various locations where Neanderthals and early modern humans shared resources and living space. [READ MORE]( [Asset_1_2]( A Rare Stone Age Burial Found Amongst 140 German Medieval Graves Archaeologists have discovered a rare Stone Age burial containing 5,000-year-old pottery in the Danube valley of southwestern Germany. [READ MORE]( [Asset_1_2]( Greek Goddess Rhea: Mother of the Gods & Queen of the Titans Rhea is one of the most important ancient Greek gods. Although a Titan, she was responsible for both the birth and survival of the most famous Greek Gods such as Zeus and Hera. [READ MORE]( [AOMagAprMay2...]( Iran: End of Empire - Alexander v the Persians This one-of-a-kind expedition explores the incredible story of Alexander the Great's conquest of Persia. Taking in the iconic highlights of Iran, we immerse ourselves in the bazaars, food, street life and extraordinary architecture of Iran and are joined by leading local archaeologists, who give us exclusive access to fascinating dig sites. [LEARN MORE]( [Asset_1_2]( UK’s ‘Oldest Map’ May Confirm the Location of the ‘Welsh Atlantis’ An 800-year-old medieval map of Great Britain kept in an Oxford library has been studied by two scientists and it clearly shows two islands lying off the Welsh coast, giving further momentum to the “Welsh Atlantis” theory. [READ MORE]( [Asset_1_2]( Large Phallic Carving from Roman Era Gets Public Exposure in Spain A giant 18-inch (1.5 foot) phallic carving from the Roman era has been discovered in the city of Córdoba in Andalusia, Spain. It was part of an ancient Roman settlement known as El Higuerón, a region the Romans took over in 206 BC, replacing the Iberians. [READ MORE]( Not a Premium Member? Here's what you get with Ancient Origins Premium Exclusive in-depth articles, Live Webinars, Ask the Experts, No Distracting Ads, eBooks, Discounts, Monthly Giveaways and Digital Magazines [Subscribe Now]( You Might Like [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( You have received this email because you have subscribed to [Ancient-Origins.net](. Copyright © 2022 [Stella Novus Limited]( - [Ancient Origins]( Stella Novus Limited | 6 Abbey Business Park | Baldoyle Industrial Estate | Dublin 13 | D13 N738 | Ireland | +353 876 087 916 [Unsubscribe]( | [Report spam]( Sent with [ActiveTrail]( software