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NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The Archaeological Indicators of Intentional Burial Determining intentional burial practices relies on distinguishing human-placed items from naturally occurring elements. This study, published in L'Anthropologie 1 , highlights the need for broader archaeological explorations to fill in the gaps of early human history. Been et al.,

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Recent archaeological findings suggest that the Bronze Age board game, Hounds and Jackals—also known as Fifty-Eight Holes—may have originated not in Egypt, as previously believed, but in Asia. 2024 A Global History of Ancient Games Board games have been part of human culture for millennia. Crist et al.,

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Although some archaeological studies propose that spindle whorls made of bone or antler existed around 20,000 years ago, they were likely decorative rather than functional for spinning. “It really changes the way you think about your archaeological finds.” “Whorls probably helped lead to those inventions.”

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JULY 18, 2024

Cut marks on ancient fossils have been identified as evidence of human exploitation of large mammals in Argentina more than 20,000 years ago, according to a study published on July 17, 2024, in the open-access journal PLOS ONE 1 by Mariano Del Papa of the National University of La Plata, Argentina, and his colleagues. 1 Del Papa, M.,

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OCTOBER 29, 2024

Photo by Marcello Canuto) The Power of Lidar in Archaeology Lidar, a laser-based detection system, allows archaeologists to scan landscapes by sending thousands of laser pulses per second and mapping the terrain based on how these pulses reflect off surfaces. 1 Auld-Thomas, L., Canuto, M. Morlet, A. Estrada-Belli, F., Chatelain, D.,

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OCTOBER 31, 2024

Reprinted under a CC BY license, with permission from AFALULA-RCU-CNRS, 2024. 2024, PLOS ONE , CC-BY 4.0 Future archaeological work may reveal more about the timing and extent of urbanization in this region and its unique trajectory. 3D virtual reconstruction of the Bronze Age site of al-Natah. Credit: Charloux et al.,

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

PNAS, 2024) For decades, only 430 of these geoglyphs had been cataloged, leaving many questions unanswered. The Role of Technology in Unveiling Ancient Secrets The sheer vastness of the Nazca Pampa, covering an area of about 400 square kilometers (154 square miles), presents significant challenges for traditional archaeological fieldwork.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Hosek said, “In archaeology, there are vanishingly few instances in which we can tie a particular activity unequivocally to skeletal changes.” The researchers call for a more holistic approach to the study of early horse domestication, integrating genetic data and archaeological evidence from horse remains. 1 Hosek, L.,

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MAY 24, 2024

Introduction: A Landmark Discovery in Qaleh Kurd Cave In a momentous archaeological breakthrough, French and Iranian researchers have unearthed compelling evidence of early human habitation in Iran's Central Plateau, pushing back the known timeline of human settlement in the region by an astonishing 300,000 years.

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AUGUST 28, 2024

” Archaeological Evidence and Simulation Models The study’s findings align with empirical archaeological evidence from various Neolithic sites across Europe. This model was tested against a database of archaeological sites, with radiocarbon age measurements used as proxies for human activity and population size.

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OCTOBER 30, 2024

Credit: Scientific Reports (2024). Archaeological findings 2 have confirmed that axe-like tools date back over 44,000 years, making the kodj one of the most ancient weapons still known today. Australian Archaeology , 82 (1), 2–11. Cornish, B., Pizzolato, C., & Saxby, D. Scientific Reports , 14 (1). O’Connor, S.,

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OCTOBER 16, 2024

Image Credit: *Radiocarbon* (2024). Such findings highlight the significance of ongoing archaeological research in uncovering the complexities of early human societies. Archaeological evidence for a neolithic subterranean construction from Nygårdsvej 3, Falster, Denmark. DOI: 10.1017/RDC.2024.79. 1 Brinch, M.,

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NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Their findings, now published in the American Journal of Biological Anthropology 1 , highlight the importance of Arbreda as a site of continuous archaeological significance. The research team employed advanced dating techniques and comparative morphology to assign the teeth to Homo neanderthalensis. 1 Lozano, M., Soler, J., Solés, A.,

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OCTOBER 3, 2024

Credit: Scientific Reports (2024). ” This chimes with previous archaeological finds. Note that not just the Zagros Mountains are marked red, but also smaller areas, including in the northern Balkans, the southern Caucasus, and the Iran-Afghanistan border area.

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OCTOBER 11, 2024

Recent archaeological studies in Sicily reveal crucial information about early human migration into the Mediterranean islands. Photo: Ilaria Patania) Rediscovery of Ancient Caves: Revisiting Forgotten Sites Archaeological surveys conducted by a team from Washington University in St.

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OCTOBER 25, 2024

The combination of archaeological findings with paleoecological data offers a more comprehensive understanding of how hominins adapted to diverse landscapes and climates. Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology , published online October 11, 2024; doi: 10.1080/02724634.2024.2396821 2 Ghulam M. 1 Advait M. 1 Advait M. Jukar et al.

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OCTOBER 14, 2024

Archaeological discoveries in East Timor’s Laili rock shelter have unveiled evidence 1 of ancient human habitation dating back approximately 44,000 years. Archaeological evidence in Australia dates back at least 60,000 years, highlighting the ancient roots of Aboriginal cultures. 1 Shipton, C., Morley, M. Boulanger, C.,

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The rich archaeological context, combined with new genetic data, is revealing a long and stable genetic history of the region’s inhabitants. Gibbon Sites like Oakhurst are extremely rare, particularly in South Africa, making this discovery crucial for piecing together nearly 9,000 years of local population dynamics and movements.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2024

In addition, Dr. Ongaro emphasized the importance of integrating genetic findings with archaeological evidence: “Integrating more genetic data with archaeological information—if we can find more Denisovan fossils—would certainly fill in a few more gaps.” 1 Ongaro, L., & Huerta-Sanchez, E.

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AUGUST 26, 2024

Recent archaeological findings 1 in West Papua have unveiled new insights into one of the most significant migrations in human history—the journey of early Homo sapiens into the Pacific Islands. This site, rich in archaeological deposits, provided a window into the lives of the early humans who inhabited the region.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The "Our Way Model": A New Tool for Understanding Human Migration The groundbreaking model, termed the "Our Way Model," was developed by a team from the University of Cologne's Institute of Geophysics and Meteorology and the Department of Prehistoric Archaeology. Plotted are also the archaeological sites as explained in Fig 1.

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Anthropology News

JANUARY 29, 2024

Issued: January 29, 2024 Response deadline: February 23, 2024 Pitch responses: February 29, 2024 First drafts due: March 27, 2024 For our third issue of 2024, Anthropology News is delving into the burgeoning field of artificial intelligence (AI) and its intricate relationship with human reality.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Recent archaeological fieldwork 1 in Morocco has uncovered a previously unknown Neolithic society, shedding new light on North Africa’s pivotal role in the development of Mediterranean prehistory. This discovery fills a significant gap in understanding the cultural and agricultural evolution of the region between 4000 and 1000 BC.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

CFP: Philomathes: An Online Journal of Undergraduate Research in Classics kskordal Tue, 09/10/2024 - 10:04 Image The Classics program at Austin Peay State University, in Clarksville TN, USA, is pleased to invite submissions for the ninth volume of Philomathes: An Online Journal of Undergraduate Research in Classics.

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JANUARY 28, 2024

Reassessing long-standing assumptions about early human diets, recent archaeological findings 1 from burial sites in the Peruvian Andes between 9,000 and 6,500 years ago suggest a surprising narrative. Dispelling Archaeological Biases The belief in early humans as voracious meat consumers is traced back to biases in archaeological records.

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MAY 16, 2024

Tomasz Płonka, professor of archaeology at the University of Wrocław, “It is one of the quite rare Neanderthal objects of symbolic nature. Excerpt from the study published in the Journal of Archaeological Science 1 , "The marks showed several characteristics of intentional organization. 1 Płonka, T., Lipecki, G.,

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Teaching Anthropology

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Archaeology is a hands-on discipline, but it is very difficult to get 200 students doing anything archaeological in a large lecture hall. We also ran an experiential archaeology activity relating to ancient board games. The textbook I use has a fairly traditional coverage of archaeology.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Publication expected in 2024 following successful peer review process. Proposed timeline: Abstracts submitted via email to william.tantam@bristol.ac.uk by 2nd April 2023. Acceptance decision made 17 th April 2023. Submissions via journal system by 14 th August 2023. Header image: by John Petalcurin from Pexels

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AUGUST 28, 2024

When: February 28th – March 1st, 2025 Where: Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California How: Interested parties may submit a 300-word abstract of their paper to Jordan.Christopher@lmu.edu or Elliott.Piros@lmu.edu before October 15th, 2024. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions regarding this event.

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MARCH 6, 2024

Recent archaeological excavations in western Ukraine have yielded a treasure trove of stone tools dating back an astonishing 1.4 International collaboration among researchers from diverse European nations underscores the global significance of Ukraine's archaeological heritage and the collective pursuit of knowledge in the face of adversity.

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JULY 2, 2024

Introduction A remarkable discovery in southeastern Australia has unveiled archaeological evidence of what may be the oldest known culturally transmitted human ritual. al 2024 Read more Ritual sticks uncovered in Cloggs Cave date back 10,000 to 12,000 years.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2024

An Archaeological Masterpiece Unveiled in Scientific Reports 1 , this archaeological masterpiece boasts 85 well-preserved footprints, offering a unique glimpse into the Late Pleistocene era. 1 Sedrati, M., Morales, J. Duveau, J., M’rini, A. Mayoral, E., Díaz-Martínez, I., Anthony, E. Sedrati, A., Le Gall, R.,

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AUGUST 14, 2024

Webinar: Grad School Applications: Tips, Tricks, and Truths kskordal Wed, 08/14/2024 - 10:38 Image Grad School Applications: Tips, Tricks, and Truths Thursday, September 5, 7:30pm EDT Thinking about applying to a graduate program in classics, archaeology, or a related field?

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MAY 13, 2024

Departing from conventional archaeological approaches, the study integrates insights from landscape evolution models, providing a nuanced understanding of the terrains traversed by Sahul's earliest inhabitants. Predicted human presence across Sahul 35,000 years ago. These simulations reveal migration speeds ranging from 360 meters to 1.15

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

American Academy in Rome: Classical Summer School kskordal Fri, 02/09/2024 - 08:27 Image The American Academy in Rome invites applications to participate in its annual Classical Summer School, founded in 1923. The new deadline is February 23, 2024.** DATES June 16–July 19, 2024.

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AUGUST 7, 2024

The faculty of the UF Classics Department represent a wide variety of research interests, including Greek and Latin language and literature, digital humanities, reception studies, ancient law and democracy, Greek and Roman drama, Greek and Roman history, and archaeology. Papers may but do not have to address one of these specialty areas.

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JULY 11, 2024

The model works so well that it can be used to predict the location of archaeological sites, not just in Australia, but anywhere it is used. Nat Commun 15, 3430 (2024), CC BY 4.0 ) But how did they get there, and when? They’ve applied it to Sahul, a paleocontinent that included present-day New Guinea, Australia, and Tasmania.

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