The beads were made out of shells, stone, and animal bone, and it likely took months to produce such a large quantity. Experts think beaded textiles could be an indicator of social status. Beads are ...

Hundreds of thousands of beads found in an ancient tomb were likely part of ... though a few were made from stone and bone, researchers said. Accounting for the material, the total weight of ...

Sophisticated Ancient Hand Axes Discovered in Iraq In their studies, the researchers concluded that the beads were made from three different materials: marine shell, animal bone, and stone.

The remains of someone with high status in the ancient society was found buried with high-value goods, including ivory pieces that earned them the title of the “Ivory Man.” Later, however, researchers ...