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East Meets West: Avar Society’s Genetic Patchwork in Early Medieval Austria

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Archaeological evidence suggested these people coexisted peacefully, identifying themselves as part of the broader Avar society. Their society absorbed elements from both native Europeans and their East Asian heritage, creating a mosaic of influences. ” Oxford Journal of Archaeology. ” Nature Communications.

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A Mysterious Burial in Ecuador: Tracing the Death and Rituals of a Pregnant Manteño Woman

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2025 Led by Dr. Sara Juengst, an international team of researchers analyzed the burial, comparing it to others from the region. World Archaeology, 24 (1), 82-102. Drawing of Burial 10 in situ during excavation. Credit: Kathryn Killacky in Juengst et al. Related Research Ubelaker, D. Patterns of Demography in Prehistoric Ecuador."

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Thriving Against the Odds: How Homo erectus Conquered Extreme Environments

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Julio Mercader of the University of Calgary, highlights how Homo erectus repeatedly occupied areas in the Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania—a UNESCO World Heritage site. This iconic landscape is known for its rich archaeological record and its pivotal role in unraveling human origins. “It’s not a one-time camp. . Camacho, A.,

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Tracing the Hands of Time: Neanderthals and the Cave Art of Maltravieso

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A Shared Heritage: What Maltravieso Teaches Us Maltravieso Cave offers a rare glimpse into the shared artistic legacy of humanity. By refining dating methods, researchers have expanded the horizons of archaeology, enabling more nuanced interpretations of our ancestors’ lives and creativity. DOI : 10.1016/j.anthro.2023.102975

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The Battle to Protect Archaeological Sites in the West Bank

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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.