Who discovered obsidian?

Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass that forms when lava cools rapidly without crystallizing. It was first discovered by humans in the Stone Age, around 10,000 BCE. Obsidian's unique properties, such as its hardness and sharp edges, made it an ideal material for making tools and weapons.

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A precious testimony to the heart of liberated Palmyra
Back from Syria, Yves Ubelmann, founder of the Iconem company, has just completed the complete 3D digitization of the Palmyra site and its main monuments. Interview. Palmyra, aerial view of the destroyed Temple of Bel, taken from a drone. HERITAGE. Back from Syria, the French start-up Iconem has j
Desire for Africa
On the occasion of the publication of the event book on Ancient Africa , the historian François-Xavier Fauvelle, who directed this collective work, explains the originality of his approach. Saharan cave paintings and Ifé heads, from Nigeria (14th century). The History of Africa is several contine
SYRIA. Palmyra liberated
The Syrian armed forces have taken over the entire city of Palmyra from the Islamists of Daesh, including the famous 2000-year-old ancient city listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. On March 27, 2016, Syrian army soldiers patrol liberated Palmyra. On Sunday March 27, the Syrian armed forces an
These enigmatic Sumerian divinatory livers
The Louvre Museums exceptional collection of models of sheeps livers is currently being digitized. This 3D modeling will allow you to learn more about the art of divination in Mesopotamia. Discovered at the Mesopotamian site of Mari (now Syria), these liver models are among 16 digitized in 3D and b