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 20, 2024

.” – bell hooks From January to May 2024, I taught a class that could have been blocked at my previous institution in Florida—if it wasn’t potentially illegal. Bio)archaeology is no stranger to its colonial baggage. Intersectional Anthropology. I’ll start with a confession: I am not a cultural anthropologist. I received my Ph.D.

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MAY 27, 2024

Recently published in PLOS ONE 1 , research by scientists from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) and the State Office for Heritage Management and Archaeology (LDA) of Saxony-Anhalt explores the rich tapestry of culinary traditions spanning from the Early Neolithic to the Late Bronze Age.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2024

The find also highlights the importance of interdisciplinary archaeological work. 2024, November 21). "This new discovery shows that people were experimenting with new communication technologies much earlier and in a different location than we had imagined before now." What Was the Purpose of the Cylinders? 1 Robbins, H.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The vibrant shades offered by ochre became instrumental in creating artwork that spanned the boundaries of the Stone Age, preserving a tradition that endures in many modern cultures worldwide. The Archaeological Process: Tracing Ochre’s Journey The analysis at Lion Cavern involved 173 ochre samples from 15 different sites across Africa.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Testing the Hypothesis with Replicas To test this hypothesis, the research team recreated similar stones using local pebbles and a flint drill, then enlisted Yonit Kristal, a traditional craftsperson, to spin flax using these replicas. “It really changes the way you think about your archaeological finds.”

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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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DECEMBER 19, 2024

But recent archaeological findings reveal that even domestic livestock were transformed to project power and control. Credit: Journal of Archaeological Science (2024). Journal of African Archaeology , 13(2), 187-206. Journal of Archaeological Science , 172 (106104), 106104. DOI: 10.1016/j.jas.2024.106104

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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 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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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. Cornish, B., Pizzolato, C., & Saxby, D. Scientific Reports , 14 (1).

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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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OCTOBER 16, 2024

Image Credit: *Radiocarbon* (2024). The combination of architectural planning, strategic site selection, and food storage technology challenges the traditional view of early agricultural societies as rudimentary and disorganized. Archaeological evidence for a neolithic subterranean construction from Nygårdsvej 3, Falster, Denmark.

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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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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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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. Gift giving, a prevalent practice in traditional societies, has long been observed by anthropologists to enhance social status by creating reciprocal obligations.

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Anthropology News

JULY 15, 2024

Issued: July 15, 2024 Pitches due: rolling until November 1, 2024 First drafts due: 3 weeks after pitch decision Submit Here Anthropology News invites submissions on the forms of care that permeate human and nonhuman worlds. How do we care for objects, archives, words, history, traditions, animals, plants, ideas, and obligations?

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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 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 5, 2024

Traditional sequencing techniques, which rely on short-read sequencing, were unable to accurately capture the multiple copies of the amylase gene present in human genomes. 1 Bolognini, D., Halgren, A., 1 Bolognini, D., Halgren, A., Raveane, A., Guarracino, A., Soranzo, N., Garrison, E., & Sudmant, P.

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APRIL 20, 2024

European Journal of Archaeology 2024 Pondering Ötzi's Purposeful Ink The significance of Ötzi's tattoos transcends mere adornment, evoking intrigue and speculation. European Journal of Archaeology , 1–22. Researchers compared Riday's tattoos (A–F) with Ötzi's tattoos (G). Deter-Wolf et al.,

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Society for Classical Studies

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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Society for Classical Studies

AUGUST 9, 2024

This session invites papers that explore points of interaction between art and systematic gender-based violence in the visual traditions of the ancient Mediterranean world. What degree of agency do the subjects of such violence have over the production of these visual traditions.

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MARCH 27, 2024

The unearthing of starch grains on obsidian blades from Rapa Nui's Anakena site represents a pivotal discovery in understanding the intricate web of cultural interactions and culinary traditions among the island's earliest inhabitants. The 20 obsidian blades found at the archaeological site of Anakena on Rapa Nui. 1 Berenguer, P.,

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JUNE 7, 2024

This aligns with archaeological evidence of horse imagery in Mesopotamia and chariot burials in the Ural Mountains, further supporting the revised timeline. This study's genetic model aligns with other archaeological evidence, providing a clearer picture of early horse domestication. a full millennium later than traditionally believed.

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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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MARCH 5, 2024

Archaeologists in Panama have made a remarkable discovery 1 at El Caño Archaeological Park, unearthing an ancient tomb believed to be approximately 1,200 years old. Retrieved March 5, 2024, from [link] 1 Martínez, E. 1 Martínez, E.

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JANUARY 19, 2024

This revelation stems from a meticulous examination of the archaeological collection at the Shiyu site in Shanxi Province, North China, as detailed in the latest publication in Nature Ecology & Evolution 1. This phenomenon arises from the interplay between societies and relocated peoples, blending inherited traits with novel innovations.

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OCTOBER 9, 2024

The site also contained “Scythian-style” artifacts, including horse-riding equipment, linking it to the early horse-centered traditions of the Scythians—a nomadic people renowned for their horsemanship and animal-style art. Recent archaeological evidence, however, provides insight that goes beyond these ancient descriptions.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

At this archaeological hotspot, researchers 1 have unearthed fragments of rock and bone dating back a staggering 45,000 years, marking the earliest evidence of Homo sapiens in Eastern Asia. Unveiling Cultural Creolization The findings suggest a fascinating process of cultural exchange, blending inherited traditions with innovative techniques.

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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.” L., & Lipo, C. link] 2 Lipo, C.

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APRIL 20, 2024

Recently 1 , an archaeological excavation at the site of Ucanal in present-day Guatemala has unveiled a remarkable find that promises to deepen our understanding of Maya ceremonial practices and shed light on the complexities of political transitions within this ancient society. Dr Christina T. 1 Halperin, C. Perea Carrera, M.

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JULY 5, 2024

Wil Roebroeks, a professor of Paleolithic Archaeology from Leiden University in the Netherlands, acknowledges the robust dating but notes that interpreting the art as a narrative is open to debate. It will revolutionize rock art dating." It requires much smaller samples, reducing the impact on precious rock art. Joannes-Boyau, R.,

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AUGUST 23, 2024

” The Innovation of Braced Pikes New insights into the use of Clovis points have emerged through experimental archaeology. Unlike traditional thrown spears, braced pikes allowed hunters to plant their weapon securely in the ground, increasing their chances of successfully stopping and killing large prey. 1 Byram, R.

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Life and Landscapes

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Take a look at the ancient mystical, biblical tradition called the “Kabbalah.” Quite an adventure in the world of archaeological mathematics! And exceptionally powerful in their application. Are they even incorporated into our genetic transcriptions? We often see patterns before they become important. A secret code?

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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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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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