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Application of Archaeological Anthropology and Cultural Resources Management

Anthropology for Beginners

Heritage studies constitute a developing field, where it is realized that the world’s cultural heritage is a diminishing resource, and one which holds different meanings for different people. Different state archaeology departments also actively engage themselves in declaring certain archaeologically important artefact as heritage.

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Hidden Voices: How Judeo-Tunisian Arabic Lives on in France

Anthropology News

Among French Jews of Tunisian descent, there has been a recent resurgence of interest in their ancestors lifestyle before migration and with their cultural and linguistic heritage. In other words, their Arabic heritage is part and parcel of their Judaism. At first, the association offered standard Arabic lessons.

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Heatcraft: Handmade Story of an Iceshelf in the Persian Gulf

Anthropology News

The collective aims to explore the intersection of craft, anthropological collaboration, and speculative futures in the Persian Gulf region. Upon the book’s release, in addition to distribution in bookstores, we are planning special book events in Iran. Credit: Yāmāl Collective Fatima’s skillful depiction of the ancient windcatchers.

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Treasuring Indonesian Culture; From Local Practice to State Political Ritual

Anthropology News

In contrast, numerous treasuring practices organized and maintained by local communities, such as the Merti Dusun ritual (hamlet cleansing) in Javanese society, effectively preserve cultural heritage and enhance collective capacities, ensuring the continued preservation and vitality of these cultural treasures.

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A Tale of Two Internships 

Anthropology News

For six weeks, we spent 40 percent of our time at the American Anthropological Association (AAA) office and 60 percent of our time at partner institutions: the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage (CFCH) and the Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC).

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The Semi-Conductor Radio Made in Shanghai

Anthropology News

Bonded by their shared experiences of never having had the opportunity to learn their heritage language, they come together every day to take beginner-level Mongolian classes and sing Mongolian songs. How do the images and ideas surrounding such an impersonal, distant event manage to remain relevant for these performers?

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Thriving Against the Odds: How Homo erectus Conquered Extreme Environments

Anthropology.net

Adapting to Harsh Realities The research, led by Dr. Julio Mercader of the University of Calgary, highlights how Homo erectus repeatedly occupied areas in the Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania—a UNESCO World Heritage site. ” Current Anthropology. “It’s not a one-time camp. ” Related Research **Antón, S.