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APRIL 8, 2025

Despite Alberta's lack of volcanic activity, numerous obsidian artifacts have been unearthed across the province, prompting questions about their origins and the prehistoric networks that transported them. Some artifacts had traveled nearly 1,200 kilometers from their source. .​

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DECEMBER 19, 2024

Hieroglyphic depictions and ritual artifacts reveal that early Egyptians often used animals to represent gods, cosmic forces, or societal ideals. This further underscores their ceremonial importance rather than economic utility. ” Related Research Morales, J., & Latini, R. Antiquity , 97(392), 784-799. DOI:10.15184/aqy.2023.784

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DECEMBER 2, 2024

At the Sanxingdui site, eight sacrificial pits have revealed layers of ash, burned artifacts, and fabric remnants. Among these artifacts, a unique bronze "grid-like ware" embedded with jade provided critical clues. Broader Implications This research emphasizes the cultural significance of silk beyond its economic value.

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