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For centuries, our understanding of early irrigation in Mesopotamia has relied largely on indirect evidence, such as cuneiform texts and archaeological remains of later canal networks. Recognition of ancient channels and archaeological sites in the Mesopotamian floodplain using satellite imagery. Credit: Antiquity (2025). Lang, D. &

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A recent study, published in the European Journal of Archaeology 1 , suggests these plaques may represent one of humanity's earliest attempts at recording genealogy—a non-verbal precursor to modern ancestry documentation. Journal : European Journal of Archaeology , 2004. Journal : Cambridge Archaeological Journal , 2009.

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Archaeological specimens of semi-domesticated maize (corn) were found in baskets buried in caves in Peruaçu Valley. Archaeological evidence indicates that maize spread to southwestern Amazonia approximately 6,000 years ago before eventually arriving in Brazil’s Peruaçu Valley some 1,500 years ago. Freitas, F.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2024

The LaPrele Mammoth Site: A Window into Early North American Life Archaeological discoveries at the LaPrele mammoth site in Wyoming continue to shed light on the ingenuity and adaptability of Early North Americans, who lived in North America nearly 13,000 years ago. Source: Journal of Archaeological Science , 2019.

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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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The Study of Ancient Alaskan Canids To explore this complex history, a team of archaeologists led by François Lanoë from the University of Arizona analyzed 111 sets of bones from canids unearthed at archaeological sites across interior Alaska. Journal : Journal of Anthropological Archaeology , 2019. lupus/familiaris ).

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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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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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NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Evidence of Experimental Archaeology To confirm their hypotheses, the researchers recreated the Neanderthal hearth. “Our colleagues noticed during the experimental archaeology experience that they needed to manage the fire covering the plant and also open the crust,” explained Francisco Jiménez-Espejo, a study co-author.

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Journal of Archaeological Science, 117 , 105116. Journal of Archaeological Research, 22 (4), 563–602. Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports. Leierer, L., Pérez, L., & Lagunilla, Á H. DOI:10.1016/j.jas.2020.105116 Richter, J., & Uthmeier, T. Bentsen, S. Langley, A., & Needham, A. Knight, R.

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SCS Diablog: Forever in Bloom: Kehinde Wiley’s Archaeology of Silence Richard Armstrong Wed, 05/08/2024 - 10:29

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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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NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Conclusion: The Future of Central Asian Archaeology The Soii Havzak site marks a significant step forward in understanding the complex tapestry of human prehistory in Central Asia. 1 Zaidner, Y., & Kurbanov, S. Soii Havzak: a new Palaeolithic sequence in Zeravshan Valley, central Tajikistan. Antiquity , 1–8.

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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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MARCH 25, 2025

Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences , 17 (4). link] Blinkhorn, J., & Grove, M. Cultural transmission and Levallois variability: A model-based assessment." Evolutionary Anthropology, 30 (4), 208-218. link] Samawi, O., & Hallinan, E. Quaternary Science Reviews, 319 , 108195. Hallinan, E., & Cascalheira, J.

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Wagner-Durand Journal : Homo Pictor: Image Studies and Archaeology in Dialogue , 2020. Love, in contrast, was surprisingly similar between ancient and modern interpretations, linked to sensations in the heart, liver, and knees. Modern man experiences anger in the upper body and hands. Credit: Modern/PNAS: Lauri Nummenmaa et al., Bennett, E.,

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NOVEMBER 23, 2024

The find also highlights the importance of interdisciplinary archaeological work. 2024, November 21). The development of alphabetic systems marked a shift in communication, making writing more accessible to broader segments of the population and influencing how information was recorded, shared, and preserved. 1 Robbins, H.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2025

A new study published in the Journal of Paleolithic Archaeology 1 has upended this assumption. Journal of Paleolithic Archaeology , 8 (1). But do they? By directly comparing the stone tools (lithics) of these two cultures for the first time, researchers have found no meaningful technological connection between them. 4a) blade-like. (4b)

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NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Credit: Science (2024). Insights from 130,000 Years of Climate and Human Impact The study tracked vegetation changes in southeastern Australia over the past 130,000 years, analyzing fossil pollen and archaeological data to determine how climate and human land use shaped the region’s ecology. ladder fuels). 1 Mariani, M.,

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JULY 30, 2024

The deserts of northern Africa and the Arabian Peninsula have long been the focus of archaeological research, revealing their roles as cradles of early human civilization and migration routes through so-called “green corridors.” Initial surveys have revealed a landscape rich in artifacts, suggesting potential migration routes.

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NEH Grantees: August 2024 kskordal Tue, 10/01/2024 - 14:52 Image Congratulations to the following National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Grantees, announced in August 2024, for their project in classical studies and adjacent fields: Caitlín Barrett and Kathryn Gleason (Cornell University): Toward an Archaeology of Lived Experience: Modeling Embodied (..)

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NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The Archaeological Process: Tracing Ochre’s Journey The analysis at Lion Cavern involved 173 ochre samples from 15 different sites across Africa. 1 MacDonald, B. Velliky, E. Forrester, B., Riedesel, S., Linstädter, J., Woodborne, S., Mabuza, A., & Bader, G. Ochre communities of practice in Stone Age Eswatini.

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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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JANUARY 8, 2025

The study, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 1 (PNAS), combines insights from genetics, linguistics, and archaeology to paint a more complete picture of Wallacea’s past. Researchers analyzed 254 newly sequenced genomes, uncovering evidence of extensive gene flow from West Papua into the islands of Wallacea.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Credit: Nature Communications (2024). Source: Paleoanthropology, 2024. Late Pleistocene Human Evolution in East Asia: Behavioral Perspectives Provides a behavioral perspective on hominin evolution, highlighting key fossil and archaeological findings in East Asia. DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-53918-7 Who Was Homo juluensis ?

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FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Our understanding of them has primarily come from archaeology—richly adorned graves, weapons, and evidence of trade. This trans-Adriatic connection aligns with archaeological evidence of extensive trade between Italy and the Balkans, where goods and cultural influences flowed freely in both directions. 1 Ravasini, F., Delpino, C.,

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When he processed the survey’s data, conducted by plane, with an archaeological rather than an environmental perspective, Auld-Thomas noticed manmade structures beneath the treetops. Their findings are detailed in an article published by Antiquity on October 29, 2024. Credit : Auld-Thomas e.a.

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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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The researchers replicated stone tools resembling those found in early archaeological records to ensure their findings were rooted in realistic conditions. The brain activity patterns associated with cutting tasks provide strong empirical evidence of the cognitive demands and motor planning required for this behavior. 1 Affinito, S.,

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In early 2024, a controversy swirled around filming for the Netflix series Ancient Apocalypse in the Grand Canyon and Chaco Canyon in the U.S. In fact, it is because of the ancestors of the Hopi and Zuni people, and the Pai Tribes, that archaeological sites exist in the Grand Canyon. Southwest, many Native leaders objected.

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A Mysterious Ritual Resurfaces in the Archaeological Record In the rugged landscapes of northeastern Iberia, ancient fortresses once stood, their walls bearing silent witness to the turbulent rituals of Iron Age societies. Journal of Archaeological Science. Journal of Archaeological Science, Reports , 62 (105035), 105035.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The research, published in Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences 1 , presents compelling micro-archaeological evidence that fire was not just a survival tool but a defining cultural trait of the Gravettian tradition. New micro-archaeological data from Fuente del Salín cave (Val de San Vicente, Cantabria).

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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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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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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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In 1994, the Schöningen open-cast coal mine yielded an astonishing archaeological treasure: remarkably well-preserved hunting weapons dating back 300,000 years. Spearheads and throwing sticks, discovered alongside animal bones, offered a glimpse into the sophisticated craftsmanship of early humans. 1 Leder, D., Lehmann, J., Vogel, M.,

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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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