A research team from the University of Seville has created a highly accurate 3D model of La Pileta Cave in Malaga, a site of major archaeological and artistic significance that preserves thousands of motifs from the Upper Palaeolithic to the Bronze Age, along with unique finds such as a Gravettian lamp. Using a combined methodology of mobile LiDAR and terrestrial laser scanning, the researchers captured both fine textures and precise measurements, producing a validated model with minimal error. Published in the Journal of Archaeological Science, the study highlights how this digital reconstruction enhances archaeological research, conservation, rock art analysis, and immersive educational experiences, reinforcing the preservation and dissemination of cultural heritage.

Farmers in the Middle East were more committed to wine production over olive growing during times of climatic change in the Bronze and Iron Ages, according to new research.

The lentils now grown in the Canary Islands have a history that stretches back almost 2,000 years on the site. This is shown in the very first genetic study of archaeological lentils, carried out by researchers at Linköping University and the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in Spain. Since these lentils have been adapted for cultivation in hot and dry climates for a very long time, they may become valuable for plant breeding in the light of ongoing climate change.