July 12 News

Getting an early start today.

New stories as of 8:35 PM:

Warriors May Have Occupied Dead Sea Scrolls Site
Fox News
Fierce warriors once occupied the famous complex where the Dead Sea Scrolls were written, new research suggests.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,289143,00.html

Greek Statues Chained, Padded For Move
Ottawa Recorder
ATHENS, Greece - Many of Greece‘s most valued ancient statues are wearing chains and padded vests, ready for a rare outing...
http://www.newsone.ca/ottawarecorder/stories/index.php?action=fullnews&id=25194
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http://www.contracostatimes.com/politics/ci_6359091
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/07/12/AR2007071201291.html
http://www.lcsun-news.com/apcontent/ci_6359091

New stories as of 9:47 AM:

Medieval Plate Offered For Sale By Christie's Was Illegally Exported From Bulgaria
Sofia Echo
Medieval plates, one of which was previously offered for sale by auction house Christie's, were illegally exported from Bulgaria...
http://www.sofiaecho.com/article/medieval-plate-offered-for-sale-by-christies-was-illegally-exported-from-bulgaria/id_23773/catid_70

New stories as of 8:30 AM:

Ancient Coins Discovered On Beach
BBC News
Ancient coins have been found on a beach in the Western Isles giving new clues to the far reaching influence of the Roman Empire...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/highlands_and_islands/6895653.stm

Warriors Once Occupied Dead Sea Scrolls Site
LiveScience
Fierce warriors once occupied the famous complex where the Dead Sea Scrolls were written, new research suggests...
http://www.livescience.com/history/070712_scrolls_site.html

Greek Guards To Shut Ancient Acropolis In July Over Pay Dispute
Monsters And Critics
Athens - Greek archaeology guards will shut down the Acropolis later this month after their demands for higher wages were ignored by the culture ministry, their union said Thursday...
http://news.monstersandcritics.com/europe/news/article_1329166.php/Greek_guards_to_shut_ancient_Acropolis_in_July_over_pay_dispute
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http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/82039.html

14th-Century Goodies May Be Found At Shidben
Halifax Today
AN archaelogical dig at Shibden Park, Halifax, is hoping to unearth treasures dating back to the 14th century...
http://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/local-news?articleid=3023975

Puzzle Man Takes A Crack At Stones Riddle
Salisbury Journal
A PUZZLE expert believes he may have solved one of the greatest mysteries in the history of mankind by coming up with a computer programme showing how Stonehenge was built....
http://www.salisburyjournal.co.uk/mostpopular.var.1537452.mostcommented.puzzle_man_takes_a_crack_at_stones_riddle.php
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http://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/headlines/display.var.1537452.0.puzzle_man_takes_a_crack_at_stones_riddle.php

15000 Year-Old Drawings Discovered In Egypt
ANH
Cairo, Egypt (AHN) - Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered the country's oldest known rock face drawings and etchings. They claim the carvings date back 15,000 years and were discovered in the village of Qurta, around 400 miles south of Cairo...
http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7007887886

Egypt's Oldest Known Rock Face Drawings Date Back 15,000 Years
New Kerala
Washington, July 12 : Archaeologists claim to have discovered Egypt's oldest known rock face drawings and etchings, dating back 15, 000 years ago, in the village of Qurta, some 400 miles south of capital, Cairo...
http://www.newkerala.com/news5.php?action=fullnews&id=45963
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