ANCIENT HUMAN ACTIVITY DISCOVERED IN KILOMETER-LONG LAVA CAVE
ANCIENT HUMAN ACTIVITY DISCOVERED IN KILOMETER-LONG LAVA CAVE
Scientists have discovered evidence of ancient human activity in a kilometer-long lava cave in Saudi Arabia, providing a rare glimpse into the lives of nomadic people from thousands of years ago.
This find in the Umm Jirsan cave on the Arabian Peninsula sheds light on how ancient humans used this unique environment for shelter and survival.
Ancient Activity in a Lava Cave
The Umm Jirsan cave, located in a region that researchers have only begun exploring in the past five years, is part of a larger system of caves on the Arabian Peninsula. The recent discovery of human-made objects and signs of human occupation in this cave suggests that ancient humans used these caves for refuge during their nomadic journeys between oases.
According to the study published in PLOS ONE, human activity in the cave dates back 7,000 to 10,000 years.
Mathew Stewart, a researcher at Griffith University's Australian Research Centre for Human Evolution, explained: "Our findings in Umm Jirsan offer a rare glimpse into the life of ancient humans in Arabia. It reveals repeated phases of human occupation and sheds light on the pastoralist activities that dominated the area."
Signs of Pastoralism and Human-Made Objects
The archaeological findings in the cave suggest that ancient humans engaged in pastoralism, the practice of breeding and raising cattle. The presence of fossil remains, rock art, and crafted stones with consistent chipping patterns supports this theory.
Researchers also observed clear human-made modifications in a large area near one of the cave entrances, indicating intentional changes to the cave's structure.
The Umm Jirsan cave is formed from cooled lava, making it a unique and intriguing site for archaeological exploration.
The cave's size is impressive, with a height ranging from 8 to 12 meters (26 to 39 feet) and a width of up to 45 meters (148 feet) in some places. It extends 1,481 meters (4,859 feet) into the earth, offering ample space for ancient humans to seek shelter and conduct their activities.
These findings contribute to our understanding of nomadic lifestyles and the development of pastoralist practices in ancient times.
STORY BY CAMILLA JESSEN: DRAGEN'S COM (UK)
STELLA CHIWESHE OBITUARY
Stella Chiweshe Obituary
Stella Chiweshe, who has died aged 76, was a rebel musician who transformed the music scene in Zimbabwe in the 1970s, when the country was still white-ruled Rhodesia. She did so by daring to play the mbira, the “thumb piano”, a small instrument with 22 to 28 metal keys, flattened at the playing end and attached to a wooden resonating box.
GIN, MUGGINGS AND SECRET SLAVERY: WHAT LIFE IN GEORGIAN ENGLAND WAS REALLY LIKE
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eorgian England. Those words conjure up a scene from a Jane Austen novel, with elegantly dressed ladies taking tea or promenading along sweeping Regency terraces, hoping to catch the eye of a “single man in possession of a good fortune”. It was the era of spa towns and pleasure gardens, powdered wigs and smelling salts, all presided over by a strict code of morality and etiquette.
Reference: The Telegraph: Story by Tracy Borman
ALI AHMED ASLAM DEATH: CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA ‘INVENTOR’ DIES AT AGE 77
Ali Ahmed Aslam death: Chicken tikka masala ‘inventor’ dies at age 77
Ali Ahmed Aslam, the chef who is said to have come up with the recipe for the ubiquitous chicken tikka masala, has died at the age of 77.
The news was announced by the chef’s Shish Mahal restaurant in Glasgow earlier this week.
“Hey, Shish Snobs... Mr Ali passed away this morning... We are all absolutely devastated and heartbroken,” it said.
Aslam’s funeral was held at Glasgow Central Mosque on Tuesday (20 December). The cause of his death hasn’t been revealed.
The late chef’s nephew Andleeb Ahmed told AFP that “he would eat lunch in his restaurant every day”.
“The restaurant was his life. The chefs would make curry for him. I am not sure if he often ate chicken tikka masala,” Ahmed added.
In a 2009 interview, Aslam said he came up with the recipe for chicken tikka masala after a customer complained that his chicken tikka was too dry.
“Chicken tikka masala was invented in this restaurant, we used to make chicken tikka, and one day a customer said, ‘I’d take some sauce with that, this is a bit dry’,” Ali said.
“We thought we’d better cook the chicken with some sauce. So from here, we cooked chicken tikka with a sauce that contains yogurt, cream, and spices.”
Soon after, the dish became a popular item in many British restaurants.
Aslam was born in Pakistan and moved to Glasgow as a young boy before opening Shish Mahal in the city’s west end in 1964.
In 2009, the Labour MP for Glasgow Central, Mohammad Sarwar, called for the city to be officially recognised as the home of the chicken tikka masala.
He also campaigned for Glasgow to be given EU Protected Designation of Origin status for the curry.
But he was unsuccesful as many other estabilishments also claimed to have invented the dish.
While the exact origin of the dish is not known, chefs from south Asia have been responsible for introducing the region’s several cuisines into the UK.
Reference: The Independent: Story by Peony Hirwani
ACTOR FRED WARD HAS DIED, AGED 79
Actor Fred Ward has died, aged 79
The news of the ‘Tremors’ star was confirmed by his publicist Ron Hoffman, but he did not provide a cause or location, respecting his family’s wishes.
About his May 8 passing, Ron told PEOPLE: "It was Fred Ward's wish that any memorial tributes be made in the form of donations to the Boston University Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Center.”
After being born and raised in San Diego, Fred - who worked in Hollywood for more than four decades - served in the US Air Force for three years and worked as a lumberjack in Alaska and other odd jobs before breaking into acting.
After working in television, he got his big break with the 1974 movie ‘Ginger in the Morning’, before going on to appear in shows such as ‘Quincy’, ‘M.E’, and the ‘The Incredible Hulk’.
The Golden Globe winner went on to add ‘The Right Stuff’ and ‘Henry and June’ to his credit list, among other projects, including the 1996 sequel to ‘Tremors’ and worked alongside Alec Baldwin and Jennifer Jason Leigh in 'Miami Blues', playing Officer Hoke Moseley,
In the 00s, Fred appeared in shows such as 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'ER'. His last project was the 2015 series ‘True Detective’ - that also starred Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey - as the character Eddie Velcoro.
Ron is survived by his wife Marie-France Ward - who he was married to for 27 years - and his son Django Ward, from a previous relationship.
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