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SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Hosek said, “In archaeology, there are vanishingly few instances in which we can tie a particular activity unequivocally to skeletal changes.” in a culture known as the Yamnaya. This group is thought to have lived near the Black Sea and spread their culture and language as they rode on horseback across Eurasia.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In a groundbreaking study published in Nature Human Behaviour 1 , researchers delve into the intricate world of ancient jewelry, unearthing evidence of nine distinct lost cultures that thrived across Europe between 34,000 and 24,000 years ago. Critics argue that archaeology has leaned too heavily on genetic evidence. Baker, Rigaud, et.

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OCTOBER 8, 2024

New research 1 into ancient DNA from this site has now provided groundbreaking insights into the genetic history of its inhabitants, revealing a remarkable genetic continuity over thousands of years. These findings offer a new perspective on human population stability and cultural evolution in southern Africa.

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JANUARY 19, 2024

In a groundbreaking revelation, an international team of researchers, spanning China, Australia, France, Spain, and Germany, has unveiled a sophisticated material culture in East Asia dating back an astonishing 45,000 years. Radiocarbon dating of the main cultural layer precisely places Shiyu between 45,800 and 43,200 years ago.

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MAY 24, 2024

Introduction: A Landmark Discovery in Qaleh Kurd Cave In a momentous archaeological breakthrough, French and Iranian researchers have unearthed compelling evidence of early human habitation in Iran's Central Plateau, pushing back the known timeline of human settlement in the region by an astonishing 300,000 years.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Recent archaeological fieldwork 1 in Morocco has uncovered a previously unknown Neolithic society, shedding new light on North Africa’s pivotal role in the development of Mediterranean prehistory. This discovery fills a significant gap in understanding the cultural and agricultural evolution of the region between 4000 and 1000 BC.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The "Our Way Model": A New Tool for Understanding Human Migration The groundbreaking model, termed the "Our Way Model," was developed by a team from the University of Cologne's Institute of Geophysics and Meteorology and the Department of Prehistoric Archaeology. Plotted are also the archaeological sites as explained in Fig 1.

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AUGUST 26, 2024

Recent archaeological findings 1 in West Papua have unveiled new insights into one of the most significant migrations in human history—the journey of early Homo sapiens into the Pacific Islands. This site, rich in archaeological deposits, provided a window into the lives of the early humans who inhabited the region.

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OCTOBER 9, 2024

This remarkable site, situated in Tuva, Russia, offers a rare glimpse into early Iron Age culture on the Eurasian steppes. Recent archaeological evidence, however, provides insight that goes beyond these ancient descriptions. ” While they shared cultural ties, these groups did not identify as a singular people or empire.

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Sapiens

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The Wajãpi had invited me to map archaeological sites in their territory. The Wajãpi already knew of my “archaeological finds”—the footsteps of Creator Hero from the beginning of time. What could my archaeological knowledge possibly offer to such a vast cosmological wisdom? I was excited. We just draw from different backgrounds.

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JULY 16, 2024

A recent groundbreaking study 1 provides new insights into the ancient cultures of Canada's Arctic, focusing on the Paleo-Inuit and Thule-Inuit peoples who inhabited the region over thousands of years. Professor Jules Blais, says,” "By analyzing pond sediment samples, we were able to construct detailed histories of site occupation.

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AUGUST 3, 2024

Historical Context and Study Background North Africa, comprising Tunisia, Libya, Morocco, Egypt, and Algeria, has long been a cultural melting pot, influenced by migrations from Europe, the Middle East, and sub-Saharan Africa.

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JUNE 13, 2024

A new study in Science 1 reveals that many Native American populations across the Great Plains and the Rockies had incorporated horses into their cultures by the early 1600s, long before direct contact with Europeans. Rock art at a Wyoming site depicts a horse and rider, likely carved by ancestral Comanche or Shoshone people.

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MARCH 27, 2024

The unearthing of starch grains on obsidian blades from Rapa Nui's Anakena site represents a pivotal discovery in understanding the intricate web of cultural interactions and culinary traditions among the island's earliest inhabitants. The 20 obsidian blades found at the archaeological site of Anakena on Rapa Nui.

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JULY 7, 2024

Jane Baxter, an anthropologist at DePaul University and author of " The Archaeology of Childhood ," supports this interpretation, noting the importance of recognizing ancient communities as groups of people engaging in human activities and interactions. The Oldest Known Ceramics The oldest known ceramics date back to around 28,000 B.C.E.

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APRIL 11, 2024

Anthropologists at the Université de Montréal and the University of Genoa have unearthed a significant archaeological find on Jiigurru (Lizard Island) off the Cape York Peninsula. The discovery challenges existing perceptions of Aboriginal technological capabilities, shedding new light on ancient Indigenous cultures.

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Anthropology News

JUNE 27, 2024

His career trajectory focused on the archaeology of complex societies in central Mexico c. His many retrospective examinations and reflections on the state of Mesoamerican archaeology marked him as a leading synthesizer, and he was often called upon to provide commentaries and updates on Formative central Mexico.

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APRIL 23, 2024

In the vast tapestry of human history, certain discoveries emerge as seismic shifts, reshaping our understanding of our origins and the paths we've traversed. Armed with this newfound capacity for language, early humans embarked on a trajectory of unprecedented cognitive and cultural expansion. million years ago.

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APRIL 13, 2024

These diverse populations, spanning different cultures and epochs, sustained themselves through hunting and gathering wild resources. Genetic Echoes: Legacy of Europe's Hunter-Gatherers While their lifestyle faded into history, the genetic legacy of Europe's hunter-gatherers endures. 1 Allentoft, M. Fischer, A., Sjögren, K.

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Society for Classical Studies

AUGUST 9, 2024

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? Sexual violence, femicide, human sacrifice, slavery, war crimes, and forced marriage emerge as frequent patterns born out of gender inequality in these narratives.

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JANUARY 29, 2024

We invite submissions that probe the anthropological dimensions of AI: how it affects and is affected by human behavior, social norms, and cultural practices. How can we understand AI in the broader history of humans and technology? How is AI (re)shaping what it means to be human? And is humanity shaping AI?

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JUNE 7, 2024

(Image credit: © Ludovic Orlando) A Revolution in Human Mobility The domestication of horses significantly impacted human history, enabling long-distance travel, the transportation of heavy loads, and the ability to fight while mounted. This mobility facilitated the rapid spread of human populations across vast regions. 1 Librado, P.,

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APRIL 20, 2024

Recently 1 , an archaeological excavation at the site of Ucanal in present-day Guatemala has unveiled a remarkable find that promises to deepen our understanding of Maya ceremonial practices and shed light on the complexities of political transitions within this ancient society. Dr Christina T. 1 Halperin, C. 1 Halperin, C. Miller Wolf, K.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Treasure hunting often defaces or even destroys archaeological and environmental heritage. Striving to preserve material cultural heritage, experts disapprove of treasure hunting, which they view as a financially motivated and rather vulgar search for material riches.

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MARCH 1, 2024

For Vinci, a nuclear engineer by training and an amateur historian by passion, the clues added up to a shocking revelation: Those Homeric stories, cornerstones of ancient Greek and modern Western culture, do not take place in and around Greece, in southern Europe, but rather near the Baltic Sea, in northern Europe.

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APRIL 19, 2024

Delving into the Past: Exploring the Enigmatic Landscapes of Arabia The Arabian Peninsula, a land shrouded in mystery and ancient lore, conceals within its arid embrace a treasure trove of archaeological wonders. Rock art found near Umm Jirsan shows animals and people. Credit: Stewart et al. Al-Shanti, M., Zahrani, B., Al Omari, A.,

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JULY 6, 2024

Human Hunting: Evidence and Impact Archaeological evidence shows that early modern humans were effective hunters of large animals. The species went extinct at different times and rates globally, but everywhere it occurred after the arrival of modern humans or, in Africa, after significant cultural advancements among humans.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

At this archaeological hotspot, researchers 1 have unearthed fragments of rock and bone dating back a staggering 45,000 years, marking the earliest evidence of Homo sapiens in Eastern Asia. Unveiling Cultural Creolization The findings suggest a fascinating process of cultural exchange, blending inherited traditions with innovative techniques.

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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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FEBRUARY 25, 2024

University of Wyoming anthropologists have unearthed one of the earliest circular plazas in Andean South America at the Callacpuma archaeological site in Peru's Cajamarca Basin. Through outreach efforts, the team works closely with local residents to share findings and preserve cultural heritage. 1 Toohey, J.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2024

There papers in Nature Ecology and Evolution 1 2 3 summarize findings at the Ranis site and showcase a Stone Age culture that predates previous estimates, shedding light on the coexistence of modern humans and Neanderthals. In the recent excavations at Ranis, a fragment of human bone was discovered. 1 Mylopotamitaki, D., Fewlass, H.,

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AUGUST 24, 2024

These individuals were interred in what appears to be a temple, providing a rare glimpse into burial practices and social structures from this formative period of Andean history. The burials are part of ongoing excavations at 1 the archaeological site of Queneto, located in northern Peru. Retrieved August 23, 2024, from [link]

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Anthropology for Beginners

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

It is also known as physical anthropology, which originally referred to the study of human biology within the framework of evolution and with an emphasis on the interaction between biology and culture. This type of research is essential, for example, to determine stature and growth patterns in archaeological populations.

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JANUARY 29, 2024

"Have you ever wondered about the real history of the Amazon?" From Catastrophe to Cultural Resilience These ancient Amazonians' structured society, demonstrated by drained fields and terraces, mirrored practices still alive in Indigenous cultures today. asked archaeologist Stéphen Rostain. 1 Rostain, S., Dorison, A.,

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World History Teachers Blog

JUNE 14, 2022

Another project looks at the connection between East Africa, Asia, and Mediterranean Europe and includes an interview with Chapurukha Kusimba, an Archaeology Journal Article on Early Swahili Towns and a 3D Reconstruction of the Songo Mnara site, which is a UNESCO site.

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JANUARY 22, 2024

In a groundbreaking archaeological discovery 1 , a team of researchers has unveiled the remains of a lost civilization that thrived in the heart of the Amazon rainforest around 2,000 years ago. We’re just learning more about them." 1 Rostain, S., Dorison, A., de Saulieu, G., Prümers, H., Le Pennec, J.

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Strange Maps

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

Using phylogenetic analysis — phylogenetics is the study of evolutionary relationships over time, be they organisms or languages — they have reconstructed a vocabulary for PIE that gives us an idea of the culture of the people who spoke it. Were the Yamnaya the original Indo-Europeans? Strange Maps #1220 Got a strange map?

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