{
  "id": 3332473,
  "title": "9,000-year-old arrowheads covered in strange markings leave archaeologists puzzled",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/9-000-year-old-arrowheads-covered-in-strange-markings-leave",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-25T17:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/archaeologists-found-9000-year-old-arrowheads-covered-in-strange-markings-their-purpose-remains-a-mystery/articleshow/133511484.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Unearthed from the depths of Turkey, ancient arrowheads reveal enigmatic hand-carved symbols. These Neolithic treasures showcase intentional incisions rather than random scratches, prompting researchers to ponder their origins. Despite thorough investigations, the specific purpose behind these markings remains unknown. Observations indicate that this intriguing practice was limited to select…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}