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How and When Did Humans First Move Into the Pacific?

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NOVEMBER 26, 2024

New archaeological research reveals insights into the first-known seafarers to brave ocean crossings from Asia to the Pacific Islands more than 50,000 years ago. Foraging in the Rainforest A key finding of the excavation was a tree resin artifact that was made at this time. Then the hardened resin was snapped into shape.

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Ancient Iberian Slate Plaques: Early Genealogical Records?

Anthropology.net

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Found in tombs scattered across the region, these delicately carved, hand-sized artifacts bear geometric designs whose purpose has sparked debate for centuries. Led by Professor Katina Lillios and her team, the study uses statistical analysis to propose that these plaques symbolized lineage, documenting connections to founding ancestors.

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Immersive 3D Technology Reshapes the Study of the Human Past

Anthropology.net

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Archaeology, the science of unearthing and interpreting humanity’s ancient past, is entering a transformative era. This groundbreaking work not only enhances documentation and analysis but also redefines how archaeologists interact with their data in real-time. ” The Ararat Plain Southeast Archaeological Project site.

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Anthropology for Beginners

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Application of Archaeology Archaeology is the study of human past through material remains. archaeologists study past humans and societies primarily through their material remains – the buildings, tools, and other artifacts that constitute what is known as the material culture left over from former societies.

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A Window Into the Early Epigravettian: Grotta della Lea and Italy’s Final Ice Age Hunters

Anthropology.net

MARCH 10, 2025

Nestled within the limestone cliffs of Uluzzo Bay in southern Italy, Grotta della Lea has remained largely untouched since it was first documented in the 1970s. Unlike many other archaeological sites that have been repeatedly excavated over decades, this cave has only recently been investigated systematically. Martini, I., Terlato, G.,

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Two Worlds, Two Technologies: The Divergent Stone Industries of the Uluzzian and Châtelperronian Peoples

Anthropology.net

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

A new study published in the Journal of Paleolithic Archaeology 1 has upended this assumption. The map background is GNU Free Documentation License A Side-by-Side Look at Ancient Craftsmanship The study, led by Giulia Marciani and colleagues, took an unprecedented approach. Journal of Paleolithic Archaeology , 8 (1). Roussel, M.,

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A Massacre at the Edge of an Empire: DNA Identifies Victims of a 2,100-Year-Old Battlefield

Anthropology.net

MARCH 11, 2025

Now, a study published in the Journal of Archaeological Science 1 has used ancient DNA and isotopic analysis to answer that question—and in doing so, has provided new insight into a war that shaped the history of East Asia. Meanwhile, scavengers searching for metal artifacts continue to disturb the ruins. Erdenebaatar, D.,

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Namibia’s Ancient Human Habitats: How Desert Archaeology Sheds Light on Human Evolution

Anthropology.net

JULY 30, 2024

The deserts of northern Africa and the Arabian Peninsula have long been the focus of archaeological research, revealing their roles as cradles of early human civilization and migration routes through so-called “green corridors.” Initial surveys have revealed a landscape rich in artifacts, suggesting potential migration routes.

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A Call for Respect: Rethinking How Museums Care for Animal Remains

Anthropology.net

MARCH 10, 2025

In a new paper published in Advances in Archaeological Practice 1 , Ward and his colleagues are calling for museums to take a more ethical, culturally informed approach to caring for the bones of animals, particularly those tied to Indigenous traditions. Are they places where we treat archaeological objects as inanimate things?

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Learning From Snapshots of Lost Fossils

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APRIL 3, 2024

Their remains and the artifacts found with them shed light on this major turning point in human evolution. Ksâr ‘Akil 4 remained unknown to researchers until 2019 when we—an archaeologist and a biological anthropologist—found a photograph of those teeth within towers of carboard boxes of documents from the Ksâr ‘Akil excavations.

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

Anthropology.net

MARCH 8, 2025

The burial contained an assortment of artifacts, many of which were unusual for Manteño burials. While chaquiras have been found in only one other Manteño burial at the site, mascaras and obsidian artifacts were entirely unique to Burial 10. World Archaeology, 24 (1), 82-102. Why was her leg removed?

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Ancient Human Habitation: New Discoveries from East Timor’s Laili Rock Shelter

Anthropology.net

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. Excavations revealed thousands of stone artifacts and animal bones, indicating human presence approximately 44,000 years ago.

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Woodworking Techniques: Insights from Schöningen Archaeological Finds

Anthropology.net

APRIL 6, 2024

In 1994, the Schöningen open-cast coal mine yielded an astonishing archaeological treasure: remarkably well-preserved hunting weapons dating back 300,000 years. Unveiling Woodworking Expertise The meticulous examination of wooden artifacts has uncovered a sophisticated understanding of woodworking among early humans. 1 Leder, D.,

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The Evolution of Cooking: A Defining Moment in Human History

Anthropology.net

AUGUST 19, 2024

While the answer remains elusive, a combination of archaeological and biological evidence provides clues, suggesting cooking may have begun as early as 2 million years ago. Archaeological Evidence: Fire Control and Cooking Sites The archaeological search for the origins of cooking hinges on evidence of fire control.

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Taking Cultural Preservation to a New Dimension

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

. ✽ THESE DAYS, IF YOU want to visit remarkable archaeological sites, such as Great Zimbabwe or Petra in Jordan , you don’t even need to leave your house. This has led to numerous archaeological and heritage sites appearing online in interactive 3D platforms, such as Sketchfab.

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Do You Want to Write for SAPIENS?

Sapiens

OCTOBER 7, 2024

So, I’d encourage you to open up a Word document or wherever you want to write and just draft something really quickly. year career in the field as an archaeological field technician in CRM and academic settings. Locked away from public eyes how did this important artifact get locked away from public eyes.

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The Sacrificial Rites of the Eurasian Steppes

Anthropology.net

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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A 7,000-Year-Old Settlement in Serbia

Anthropology.net

MAY 11, 2024

A Landmark Discovery "This discovery is of outstanding importance, as hardly any larger Late Neolithic settlements are known in the Serbian Banat region," remarks Professor Dr. Martin Furholt, the team leader from the Institute of Prehistoric and Protohistoric Archaeology at Kiel University.

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Cultivating Modern Farms Using Ancient Lessons

Anthropology.net

MAY 22, 2024

Lessons from the Past: The Resilience of Ancient Agricultural Practices In numerous archaeological discoveries worldwide, evidence reveals how past civilizations coped with unforeseen climate changes and the sustainability challenges of their farming practices.

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Clovis People and the Ingenious Use of Braced Pikes in Megafauna Hunting

Anthropology.net

AUGUST 23, 2024

” The Innovation of Braced Pikes New insights into the use of Clovis points have emerged through experimental archaeology. Similar weapons have been documented in the Late Holocene across North and South America, Africa, Eurasia, and Southeast Asia. The use of braced pikes is not unique to North America.

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CFP: Treasure: Unearthing Value in Anthropology

Anthropology News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Possible angles include, but are not limited to: The role of artifacts and heirlooms: how they influence the construction of historical narratives and cultural identity. The pursuit of linguistic treasures: documenting languages and preserving linguistic heritage.

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A Tale of Two Internships

Anthropology News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Jasmin interned at the NHHC’s Underwater Archaeology Branch (UAB) and assisted in updating the UAB’s public outreach on the Navy Yard by creating posters to highlight ongoing and recent projects, specifically on the shipwreck sites of the Revolutionary War gunboat USS Spitfire and War of 1812 commodore Joshua Barney’s flagship Scorpion.

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The Battle to Protect Archaeological Sites in the West Bank

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JANUARY 22, 2025

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. In total, we documented 2,976 new looting pits. to 7 meters deep.

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Namibia’s Ancient Human Habitats: How Desert Archaeology Sheds Light on Human Evolution

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

Ancient Human Habitation: New Discoveries from East Timor’s Laili Rock Shelter

Woodworking Techniques: Insights from Schöningen Archaeological Finds

The Evolution of Cooking: A Defining Moment in Human History

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The Sacrificial Rites of the Eurasian Steppes

A 7,000-Year-Old Settlement in Serbia

Cultivating Modern Farms Using Ancient Lessons

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CFP: Treasure: Unearthing Value in Anthropology

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The Battle to Protect Archaeological Sites in the West Bank

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