Anthropology.net

MARCH 10, 2025

Unlike many other archaeological sites that have been repeatedly excavated over decades, this cave has only recently been investigated systematically. Journal of Archaeological Science, Reports , 63 (105064), 105064. The radiocarbon dating places these tools firmly within the Early Epigravettian, aligning with known sites across Italy.

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Anthropology.net

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The Genetic Footprint of the Huns The study focused on 35 newly sequenced genomes from key archaeological sites, including a 3rd–4th century site in Kazakhstan and 5th–6th century burial contexts in the Carpathian Basin. These individuals stood out as genetic outliers in the region, hinting at direct steppe connections.

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Anthropology.net

MARCH 10, 2025

In a new paper published in Advances in Archaeological Practice 1 , Ward and his colleagues are calling for museums to take a more ethical, culturally informed approach to caring for the bones of animals, particularly those tied to Indigenous traditions. Are they places where we treat archaeological objects as inanimate things?

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FEBRUARY 18, 2025

One such discovery has emerged from the archaeological site of Jebel Faya, a rock shelter nestled in the Emirate of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Credit: Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences (2025). These artifacts stand out for their sophistication, demonstrating a clear departure from earlier Middle Paleolithic traditions.

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Anthropology.net

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

A recent study published in Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences 1 takes a significant step toward answering these questions. The Engraved Stones of the Levant The researchers focused on five artifacts from four archaeological sites: Manot Cave, Amud Cave, Qafzeh Cave, and Quneitra. But at what point did this transition occur?

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Teaching Anthropology

AUGUST 14, 2024

Martin & Bolliger, 2018; Zulkifli & Idris, 2021). One of my course aims is to introduce students to how anthropology has changed and one aspect of this is through critiquing traditional typologies. Anthropologists understand the value and the problems inherent in the use of typology. References Martin, F. &

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Martin & Bolliger, 2018; Zulkifli & Idris, 2021). One of my course aims is to introduce students to how anthropology has changed and one aspect of this is through critiquing traditional typologies. Anthropologists understand the value and the problems inherent in the use of typology. References Martin, F. &

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Anthropology.net

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

A Race Against Time: The Destruction of Ancient Sites Unfortunately, the researchers also highlight a growing concern: the destruction of archaeological sites due to modern development. DOI: 10.1038/s41586-023-05936-6 "Defining the ‘generalist specialist’ niche for Pleistocene Homo sapiens " Nature Human Behaviour , 2018.

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JUNE 23, 2024

Their findings showed no evidence of a significant population decline before European arrival, instead suggesting that the islanders maintained their traditions and population levels until contact. This pre-European collapse narrative simply has no basis in the archaeological record.” link] 3 Hixon, S. link] 5 Ladefoged, T.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 6, 2025

That includes, the editors note, anthropology, archaeology, classics, cultural studies, disability studies, ethnic studies, gender studies, history, law, linguistics, literary studies, performing arts, religious studies, philosophy, postcolonial studies, queer studies, psychology, sociology, visual arts, and women's studies.

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