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Credit: Scientific Reports (2025). “Cannibalism was an integral practice within the cultural systems of these Magdalenian groups,” the authors write. “The presence of cultural modifications may be related in more cases than expected to the consumption of the bodies, in other words, to human cannibalism.”
Cave art has long been a touchstone for understanding the cognitive and cultural worlds of ancient humans. Their simplicity belies their profound significance as one of the earliest forms of human visual culture. Journal : Journal of Archaeological Science , 2019. Journal : Journal of Archaeological Science Reports , 2021.
Published in Archaeological Research in Asia 1 , the research introduces a computational approach that reveals unexpected complexity in the architectural development of Neolithic settlements. These sites span from the Natufian culture (15,000 years ago) to the early Neolithic period (8,500 years ago). 1 Goldgeier, H.,
In the 8th century CE, the Avars—an enigmatic group with roots in the East Asian steppes—settled in Central Europe, weaving a tapestry of cultural cohesion amid genetic diversity. Their findings reveal an intriguing story of cultural integration despite distinct genetic divides. ” Even weapons were rare in the graves.
Recent analysis of artifacts from two Lusatian Culture cemeteries suggests that early metallurgists were not only working with iron from terrestrial sources but also incorporating metal from ataxite meteorites—an extremely rare form of nickel-rich iron that originates in space. Journal of Archaeological Science, 92 , 30-39.
Found in different parts of Europe, these two industries have often been grouped together as “transitional industries,” implying that they might share a common technological or cultural origin. A new study published in the Journal of Paleolithic Archaeology 1 has upended this assumption. But do they? 4a) blade-like. (4b)
Tracing Europe’s Genetic Footsteps The early medieval period was a transformative era, shaped by migrations, trade, and cultural exchanges. Implications and Critique Redefining Migration Narratives The findings challenge linear narratives of migration and cultural diffusion. Read more 1 Speidel, L., Raffield, B., Anastasiadou, K.,
It serves as a critical archaeological site for understanding the transition from Mesolithic hunter-gatherers to Neolithic agriculturalists. This nuance suggests a more varied diet than previously thought, shaped by both ecological and cultural factors. The findings also raise broader questions about cultural practices.
The Acheulian culture, which emerged around 1.75 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. PLOS ONE, 11 (9), e0161322.
Hussain from the University of Cologne, drew on a vast database of archaeological findings. The ROAD database, developed by the Role of Culture in Early Expansions of Humans (ROCEEH) project, contains data from over 2,400 prehistoric sites across Europe, Africa, and Asia. ” Journal of Archaeological Research. 1 Baumann, C.,
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). What Comes Next?
But was its use during the Upper Paleolithic purely practical, or did it hold deeper cultural significance? 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.
A recent study published in Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences 1 takes a significant step toward answering these questions. The Engraved Stones of the Levant The researchers focused on five artifacts from four archaeological sites: Manot Cave, Amud Cave, Qafzeh Cave, and Quneitra. But at what point did this transition occur?
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. And how did these practices compare to similar rituals in neighboring cultures? Journal of Archaeological Science.
Call for Proposals: Symposium Vesuvianum 2026 kskordal Mon, 01/27/2025 - 08:36 Image Call for Proposals Symposium Vesuvianum 2026 The Vergilian Society seeks proposals for its annual Symposium Vesuvianum to take place at the Villa Vergiliana in Cuma, Italy in October 2026. Informal inquiries are also welcome at this email address.
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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?
Or were they deliberately placed in the river as part of cultural or religious practices? Archaeological sites across Britain and the Continent have shown that human bodies—sometimes whole, sometimes disarticulated—were deliberately placed in watery locations, possibly as offerings or part of funerary customs. 1 Arthur, N.,
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An archaeologist from Palestine is urgently working to assess archaeological sites in the West Bank devastated by destruction and looting amid Israels ongoing war in the region. SIGNS OF LOOTING appear everywhere at archaeological sites across the West Bank. to 10 meters wide and 0.4 to 7 meters deep.
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