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And yet, the archaeological record for that period—from roughly 26,500 to 19,000 years ago—tells a strangely quiet story. Or has the archaeological record simply failed to preserve these ephemeral traces of life? Journal of Archaeological Method and Theory , 21(3), 616–668. Did hunter-gatherers abandon fire?

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MARCH 14, 2025

Genomic Clues: Tracing Language Through Population Splits Unlike previous studies that relied on archaeology or comparative anatomy, this research examines how human populations began to branch off from one another. What Came First: Language or Symbolic Thought? Understanding when it emerged is key to understanding what makes us human."

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APRIL 16, 2025

Their three-dimensional models show a planet bathed in increased ultraviolet and cosmic radiation—especially across Europe and northern Africa—at precisely the moment when Homo sapiens was expanding and Homo neanderthalensis was fading from the archaeological record. 11 ,eadq7275(2025).DOI: PNAS , 115(20), 5111–5116.

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JANUARY 18, 2025

Archaeological evidence suggested these people coexisted peacefully, identifying themselves as part of the broader Avar society. Historical records describe the Vienna Basin during this time as a period of relative peace, a sentiment echoed in the archaeological findings. ” Oxford Journal of Archaeology. DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-0092.2009.00348.x

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It is free and open to the public, but advance registration is required. Visit the NYU Center for Ancient Studies website to learn more and register.

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MAY 7, 2025

” By comparing flint artifacts from over 20 archaeological sites with geological samples from the Pyrenean flint formations, researchers mapped not only where humans traveled—but what they valued. Journal of Archaeological Science, Reports , 61 (104905), 104905. It reflects choice, identity, and connectivity.”

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JANUARY 16, 2025

Anthropologist Dr. Martin Smith describes how these findings add depth to archaeological interpretations: “Rather than simply seeing a set of skeletons, hidden aspects of these people’s lives and identities come into view as mothers, husbands, and daughters.” Russell, M., Delbarre, G., Cheetham, P., Mattiangeli, V.,

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MARCH 6, 2025

Credit: Antiquity (2025). 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.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2025

2025 The study, published in Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports 1 , examined 26 iron objects from burial sites at Częstochowa-Raków and Częstochowa-Mirów. Journal of Archaeological Science, 92 , 30-39. Journal of Archaeological Science, 34 (5), 763-776. Credit: Jambon et al. DOI: 10.1111/j.1475-4754.2008.00385.x

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FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Could natural selection alone turn wolves into early dogs quickly enough to match the archaeological record? 2025 This is not just a mathematical curiosity—it reframes our understanding of the deep evolutionary relationship between humans and canines. Journal of Archaeological Science , 36 , 473–490. Kulwicki, R.,

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APRIL 14, 2025

In a sweeping new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 1 , an international team analyzed the size of more than 47,000 houses across 1,100 archaeological sites. The archaeological record, stretching across six continents and 10 millennia, shows otherwise. link] Kohler, T. Princeton University Press.

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APRIL 12, 2025

Credit: Stepanchuk and Naumenko, 2025 That age alone would be noteworthy. This may be the earliest archaeological hint of social learning in technological contexts. Rethinking the Hominin Mind What emerges from the Medzhibozh fragments is not just a new archaeological data point—it’s a narrative shift.

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APRIL 10, 2025

Recent archaeological discoveries 1 are challenging long-held assumptions about the maritime capabilities of prehistoric hunter-gatherers. Findings from Malta suggest that these early humans possessed the skills necessary for significant sea voyages, indicating a level of sophistication previously unattributed to Stone Age populations.​

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FEBRUARY 13, 2025

SCS in the News: Martha Graham Dance Company at the 2025 Annual Meeting kskordal Thu, 02/13/2025 - 07:00 Image The 2025 AIA/SCS Joint Annual Meeting , which took place last month in Philadelphia, featured a performance by the Martha Graham Dance Company on Saturday, January 4th.

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APRIL 30, 2025

These languages, many of which still survive today, are more than means of communication—they are archaeological strata encoded in speech. ” Broader implications for archaeology and evolution The gradient model has wide implications. “And migration reshapes both.” link] Reich, D. 1 Urban, M., & Naranjo, M.

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JANUARY 17, 2025

Using experimental archaeology, advanced 3D scanning, and photogrammetry, they recreated and analyzed the wear patterns on stone tools from Melka Wakena. ” Melka Wakena’s archaeological record offers a glimpse into these capabilities. “This was frequently associated with increased cognitive capabilities.”

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JANUARY 23, 2025

Hussain from the University of Cologne, drew on a vast database of archaeological findings. ” Journal of Archaeological Research. Data from Prehistoric Sites The research team, including Dr. Andrew W. Kandel from the University of Tübingen and Dr. Shumon T. ” Related Research **Stiner, M. K., & Delpech, F.

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APRIL 17, 2025

Credit: PLOS ONE (2025). “This is the first time we’ve been able to document half a millennium of continuous, large-scale production of mollusk-based purple dye in a single place,” said Golan Shalvi, lead author of the study and director of excavations at the University of Haifa’s Zinman Institute of Archaeology.

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APRIL 2, 2025

© Archaeological Mission in the Sahara, Sapienza University of Rome By analyzing DNA from two 7,000-year-old naturally mummified individuals found in the Takarkori rock shelter of southwestern Libya, researchers have identified a genetic signature distinct from both sub-Saharan and Eurasian populations. "Our Al-Faloos, M. Turjman, M.,

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APRIL 23, 2025

Jórdeczka in Radiocarbon (2025) DOI:10.1017/RDC.2025.4 A Quiet Revolution in Clay In the archaeological record of East and Central Asia, the earliest ceramics are often associated with the late Upper Paleolithic to Mesolithic transition—typically tied to slow-burning hearths, storage pits, and seasonal camps. .”

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JANUARY 19, 2025

It serves as a critical archaeological site for understanding the transition from Mesolithic hunter-gatherers to Neolithic agriculturalists. An Ancient Cave with Modern Questions Franchthi Cave, nestled in the Peloponnesian peninsula of Greece, has been a silent witness to 40,000 years of human history. Read more 1 Martinoia, V.,

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MARCH 26, 2025

Using Bayesian chronological modeling and data from over 150 archaeological sites, the study examines how two major climatic events—the Antarctic Cold Reversal (ACR) and the Younger Dryas (YD)—influenced early human dispersal across the continent. 1 Becerra-Valdivia, L. Nature Communications , 16 (1), 2780.

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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. Carmignani, L.,

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APRIL 14, 2025

A sweeping archaeological analysis 1 led by Gary Feinman of the Field Museum of Natural History offers a strikingly different view. “The idea that big populations or new technologies automatically lead to widening inequality simply doesn’t hold up in the archaeological record.” But what if that assumption is wrong?

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APRIL 29, 2025

While the southern lowlands began to host reindeer hunters and mobile foragers, the highlands and islands of Scotland remained largely uncharted in the archaeological record. Evidence has trickled in from sites in Yorkshire and Kent, but Skye, until now, was off the archaeological map. Hardy et al., Hardy et al., link] 1 Hardy, K.,

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MARCH 25, 2025

Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences , 17 (4). By moving beyond traditional typologies and embracing 3D analytical techniques, it becomes possible to see ancient toolmakers not just as survival-driven engineers, but as participants in rich technological traditions passed down across generations. Hallinan, E., & Cascalheira, J.

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APRIL 15, 2025

Published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 1 , the study draws on data from over 47,000 houses spanning nearly 3,000 archaeological sites and 10,000 years of human history. It leverages a globally compiled dataset unprecedented in archaeological scope, allowing comparisons across regions, timespans, and social structures.

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APRIL 7, 2025

Near Eastern Archaeology , 84(3), 172–181. Archaeopress Archaeology. These instruments, linked to the Umm an-Nar culture, provide compelling evidence of a shared musical tradition between the ancient civilizations of the Arabian Peninsula and the Indus Valley.​ ​ Further Reading and Related Studies Al-Jahwari, N.

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MARCH 5, 2025

Bone tools found in Olduvai, photographed in the Pleistocene Archaeology Lab of CSIC. Bone tools found in Olduvai, photographed in the Pleistocene Archaeology Lab of CSIC. Nature (2025). Researchers have uncovered a collection of systematically shaped bone tools at Olduvai Gorge, dating back to 1.5 1 de la Torre, I.,

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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). Credit: Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences (2025). Related Research Bretzke, K., Preusser, F.,

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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. Martini, I., Terlato, G., Silvestrini, S., Romandini, M., Gruppo Speleologico Neretino, Berna, F., Calcagnile, L.,

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FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Credit: Nature Communications (2025). ” Implications for Archaeology and Genetics A New Era in Prehistoric Research The ability to extract DNA from sediments is revolutionizing the study of human and animal history. Credit: Nature Communications (2025). Sample numbers are indicated within the dots. Modified from L.G.

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MARCH 26, 2025

Archaeology often deals with what remains—the bones, the stone tools, the charred remnants of ancient hearths. Anthropologist Lisbeth Loutderback extracting plant residues from a metate at an archaeological site on public land in southcentral Oregon. In Handbook for the Analysis of Micro-Particles in Archaeological Samples.

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APRIL 4, 2025

In a new study published in the Cambridge Archaeological Journal 1 , researchers from institutions across Europe compiled the most comprehensive cross-cultural knot database to date. By analyzing 338 distinct knots from archaeological archives and museum collections, they discovered a surprisingly stable repertoire. . 1 Kaaronen, R.

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APRIL 26, 2025

A) Timeline showing early archaeological evidence of fermentation and human migration (dates from Clark et al. Genetically, these forest populations are distinct from their domesticated cousins—but they also show unexpected scars and seams hinting at shared histories. Out-of-Asia migration of forest yeast since the Last Ice Age. (A)

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MARCH 13, 2025

A new genetic and archaeological study 1 has revealed that leopard cats ( Prionailurus bengalensis ), small wild felines native to East Asia, lived alongside people in China’s early agrarian societies for at least 3,500 years—only to disappear from human settlements centuries before the arrival of domestic cats via the Silk Road.

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Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences , 17 (5). Craniometric data support a mosaic model of demic and cultural Neolithic diffusion. PNAS , 108(22), 9350–9355. link] 1 Grasgruber, P. The evolution of European cranial morphology: From the Upper Paleolithic to the Late Eneolithic steppe invasions.

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