Pakistan temperatures cross 52 C in heatwave
Temperatures in Pakistan’s southern province of Sindh rose above 52 degrees Celsius, the highest reading of the summer and close to the country’s record high.
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Early humans colonised Cyprus much earlier than previously thought, study finds
Researchers led by Professor Corey Bradshaw of Flinders University challenge previous beliefs about early human migration patterns with a study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The study suggests that hunter-gatherers settled Cyprus much earlier than previously thought, around 14,257 to 13,182 years ago, contradicting the idea that Mediterranean islands were too isolated for Paleolithic societies. The research indicates rapid settlement coinciding with favorable climatic conditions, large-scale migrations, and the use of advanced watercraft. Dr. Theodora Moutsiou argues that Mediterranean islands like Cyprus would have been attractive destinations for early hunter-gatherer societies, challenging the notion of inhospitability. The study emphasizes the importance of reevaluating early human migration in the Mediterranean based on new archaeological evidence and advanced modeling techniques.
Cyprus was inhabited earlier than previously thought
Fact: The study suggests that large groups of hundreds or thousands of people arrived in Cyprus in two or three main migration events across the span of less than 100 years.
Island, ’s oldest police station poised for facelift
Fact: Nicosia’s Paphos Gate police station has been empty for nearly a decade and is set to undergo a significant renovation project.
Archaeological sites free for a day
Fact: All archaeological sites and monuments operated by the Department of Antiquities will offer free entry on Thursday to mark the UNESCO International Day for Monuments and Sites.