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East Meets West: Avar Society’s Genetic Patchwork in Early Medieval Austria

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Archaeological evidence suggested these people coexisted peacefully, identifying themselves as part of the broader Avar society. Their society absorbed elements from both native Europeans and their East Asian heritage, creating a mosaic of influences. ” Oxford Journal of Archaeology. Related Research **Pohl, W.

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Discovering a Monumental Megalithic Structure in Northern Peru

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University of Wyoming anthropologists have unearthed one of the earliest circular plazas in Andean South America at the Callacpuma archaeological site in Peru's Cajamarca Basin. Excavations starting in 2018 unearthed artifacts and charcoal samples, enabling precise radiocarbon dating. Together with students from Peru and the U.S.,

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Tracing the Hands of Time: Neanderthals and the Cave Art of Maltravieso

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A Shared Heritage: What Maltravieso Teaches Us Maltravieso Cave offers a rare glimpse into the shared artistic legacy of humanity. By refining dating methods, researchers have expanded the horizons of archaeology, enabling more nuanced interpretations of our ancestors’ lives and creativity. Journal : Science , 2018.