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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.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2024

” This complex intermingling with Denisovan populations indicates that early humans and Denisovans had a long, overlapping history. A history of multiple Denisovan introgression events in modern humans. 1 Ongaro, L., & Huerta-Sanchez, E. Nature Genetics , 1–11.

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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 15, 2024

Collaborative Research The groundbreaking study was led by IPHES-CERCA in collaboration with the University Rovira i Virgili, the Catalan Cultural Heritage Research Institute, the University of Girona Institute of History Research, the University of Bordeaux, and Catalonia’s International University. 1 Lozano, M., Soler, J.,

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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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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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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. 1 Diamond, L. Langley, M. Cornish, B., Pizzolato, C., & Saxby, D. link] 2 Hiscock, P.,

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OCTOBER 25, 2024

Dr. Advait Jukar, a vertebrate paleontologist at the Florida Museum of Natural History noted, “Now we know for sure, at least in the Kashmir Valley, these hominins are eating elephants.” Conclusion The findings from the Pampore site underscore the complexity and richness of human history in South Asia. 1 Advait 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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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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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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OCTOBER 8, 2024

New research 1 into ancient DNA from this site has now provided groundbreaking insights into the genetic history of its inhabitants, revealing a remarkable genetic continuity over thousands of years. The Oakhurst site, which dates back over 12,000 years, provides a unique opportunity to explore southern Africa's genetic and cultural history.

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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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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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FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Anthropology has long since engaged with challenging topics, and indeed carries its own challenging histories, and researchers continue to generate key insights into the lived realities of trauma survivors. Publication expected in 2024 following successful peer review process. by 2nd April 2023.

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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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APRIL 13, 2024

Genetic Echoes: Legacy of Europe's Hunter-Gatherers While their lifestyle faded into history, the genetic legacy of Europe's hunter-gatherers endures. As researchers delve deeper into the archaeological and genetic clues left behind, the complex tapestry of ancient European societies begins to unravel. 1 Allentoft, M. Fischer, A.,

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

A recent study, published on September 3, 2024, in the open-access journal PLOS Complex Systems 1 , presents groundbreaking insights into the mechanisms driving social evolution. The model proposed by Itao and Kaneko offers a mechanistic explanation for social evolution, integrating theories from anthropology, history, and archaeology.

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AUGUST 9, 2024

In what artistic, historical, archaeological, spatial, or cultural contexts do we see the deployment of narratives of violence, and what functions do such deployments serve? What function does art serve in communicating, reifying, or normalizing violence?

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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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OCTOBER 9, 2024

Recent archaeological evidence, however, provides insight that goes beyond these ancient descriptions. ” The findings align written records with material evidence spread across the vast Eurasian steppes, bridging historical accounts and archaeological data. 1 Sadykov, T., Blochin, J., Fomicheva, D., Kasparov, A., Khavrin, S.,

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MAY 9, 2024

Recent excavations 1 at the Ucanal archaeological site in Guatemala have unveiled a compelling narrative of political upheaval, marked by dramatic rituals of burning and burial. A pivot point in Maya history: fire-burning event at K’anwitznal (Ucanal) and the making of a new era of political rule. 1 Halperin, C. Miller Wolf, K.

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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. Oral presentations will be maximum 15 minutes in length.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Ancient Mud Unlocks 130,000 Years of Australia’s Fire Management History Australia’s relationship with fire extends back thousands of years, with Indigenous land management practices deeply shaping the continent’s ecology. Credit: Science (2024). ladder fuels). 1 Mariani, M., Herbert, A., Adeleye, M., Florin, S.

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APRIL 19, 2024

Delving into the Past: Exploring the Enigmatic Landscapes of Arabia The Arabian Peninsula, a land shrouded in mystery and ancient lore, conceals within its arid embrace a treasure trove of archaeological wonders. Rock art found near Umm Jirsan shows animals and people. Credit: Stewart et al. Al-Shanti, M., Zahrani, B., Al Omari, A.,

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Landreth) The Quest to Understand Early Mediterranean Colonization Reconstructing the timeline of early human settlement on Mediterranean islands has always been a complex task, given the limited and often fragmented archaeological evidence available. The implications of this research extend beyond the specific case of Mallorca. 1 Onac, B.

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JULY 19, 2024

” Significance of the Discovery Textiles are rare finds in the archaeological record due to their susceptibility to decay. Early evidence of an archaeological dyed textile using scale-insects: The Cave of Skulls, Israel. Journal of Archaeological Science, Reports , 57 (104673), 104673. 1 Sukenik, N., Davidovich, U.,

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MARCH 27, 2024

Situated in the southeastern Pacific, Rapa Nui, more commonly known as Easter Island, has long captivated scholars with its enigmatic history and iconic moai statues. The 20 obsidian blades found at the archaeological site of Anakena on Rapa Nui. 1 Berenguer, P., Clavero, C., Saldarriaga-Córdoba, M., Rivera-Hutinel, A.,

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AUGUST 3, 2024

Despite extensive historical and archaeological research, the precise genetic origins of these groups remained unclear until now. The study's results align with archaeological findings, such as human remains in Morocco dated to approximately 22,000 years ago, which could represent the ancestors of contemporary Imazighen.

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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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MAY 26, 2024

Archaeologists have uncovered a pivotal chapter in human migration history with the discovery of thousands of stone artifacts and animal bones at the Laili rock shelter in Timor Island. Nature Communications , 2024; 15 (1) DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-48395-x 1 Ceri Shipton, Mike W.

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APRIL 13, 2024

Our understanding of ancient human-animal relationships has taken an intriguing turn with recent archaeological findings suggesting that foxes may have been more than just wild animals to our ancestors. However, the discovery of a complete fox skeleton within a human grave is exceptionally rare in global archaeological records.

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JUNE 7, 2024

Image credit: © Ludovic Orlando) A Revolution in Human Mobility The domestication of horses significantly impacted human history, enabling long-distance travel, the transportation of heavy loads, and the ability to fight while mounted. A new study finds that humans domesticated horses around 4,200 years ago. 1 Librado, P., Chauvey, L.,

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FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Rewriting History: A Shift in Chronology Radiocarbon dating of bones unveils sporadic human occupation as early as 47,500 years ago, revolutionizing our understanding of settlement patterns in Europe. Ranis, once seen as a Neanderthal site, emerges as a critical piece in the puzzle of human evolution. 1 Mylopotamitaki, D., Fewlass, H.,

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APRIL 15, 2024

Areas of quarries and stone chopping tools made from Revadim, used to crack elephant bones for their marrow (Meir Finkel/ Archaeologies ) Thousands of quarries dotted the landscape, yet only a select few bore the marks of human activity. ” This ancient tradition spanned generations, shaping the landscape and human history.

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APRIL 10, 2024

In a seminal study recently published in the J ournal of Archaeological Method and Theory 1 , a team of researchers from Université de Montréal and the University of Genoa embarked on a journey to unravel the intricacies of spatial organization among Neanderthals and Homo sapiens. Journal of Archaeological Method and Theory.

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