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MARCH 26, 2025

Using Bayesian chronological modeling and data from over 150 archaeological sites, the study examines how two major climatic events—the Antarctic Cold Reversal (ACR) and the Younger Dryas (YD)—influenced early human dispersal across the continent.

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APRIL 7, 2025

While economic aspects of these interactions are well-documented, the social and cultural dimensions remain less understood. Near Eastern Archaeology , 84(3), 172–181. Archaeopress Archaeology. ​ Further Reading and Related Studies Al-Jahwari, N. S., & Douglas, K. link] Frenez, D., & Tosi, M. ResearchGate.

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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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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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DECEMBER 4, 2024

The Intersection of Language, Emotion, and Anatomy Cuneiform writing, used primarily by scribes for the elite class, included a range of materials—literature, prayers, tax records, and even legal documents. Wagner-Durand Journal : Homo Pictor: Image Studies and Archaeology in Dialogue , 2020.

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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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MARCH 17, 2025

Credit: Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences (2025). The burial, discovered in the Shengjindian Cemetery and dated to between 202 BCE and 8 CE, is the first documented case of cinnabar-stained teeth in the archaeological record. Multi-angle views of the stained teeth of 07TSM11:B.

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MARCH 13, 2025

A new genetic and archaeological study 1 has revealed that leopard cats ( Prionailurus bengalensis ), small wild felines native to East Asia, lived alongside people in China’s early agrarian societies for at least 3,500 years—only to disappear from human settlements centuries before the arrival of domestic cats via the Silk Road.

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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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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. Journal of East Asian Archaeology, 23 (2), 89-112. It falls to archaeologists to protect the fortress."

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MARCH 18, 2025

13075 The researchers conducted fieldwork at multiple locations—including Kenya, South Africa, and Antarctica—to document how natural processes produce sharp-edged stones. Credit: Archaeometry (2025). DOI: 10.1111/arcm.13075 They found that in many environments, these fragments were not rare at all.

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OCTOBER 22, 2024

Archaeological excavations at Mandrin Cave revealed the remains of both Neanderthals and modern humans. This Herculean field effort allowed the recovery of the tiniest remains, which were carefully documented in their original positions. Fittingly, the Thorin of the Mandrin Cave is believed to be one of the last Neanderthals.

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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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JUNE 27, 2024

Ian Straughn worked with students in an introductory archaeology course using Humata.ai to imagine and develop the research design for the archaeological investigation of UCI’s campus at some time in the future (perhaps an excavation to be conducted by non-human intelligence).

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MARCH 19, 2024

To uncover this past, a team launched the country’s first archaeological research. The Praia Melão engenho and estate is the first archaeological site identified in São Tomé. Historical documents and maps from the late 16th and early 17th centuries mention Praia Melão, depicting it as the island’s largest estate.

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JULY 18, 2024

The scarcity of direct archaeological evidence of early human presence and their interactions with fauna complicates this discussion. Radiocarbon dating of the fossils suggests they are approximately 21,000 years old, which is nearly six thousand years older than other known archaeological evidence of human presence in southern South America.

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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. Spearheads and throwing sticks, discovered alongside animal bones, offered a glimpse into the sophisticated craftsmanship of early humans.

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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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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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APRIL 3, 2024

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. But first, he decided to inspect the notes, papers, letters, and photographs that documented the site.

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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. Researchers documented a 45,500-year-old ochre depiction of a pig at Leang Tedongnge cave in Sulawesi, Indonesia. 1 Shipton, C., Morley, M.

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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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MARCH 8, 2025

The burial of infants at special locations is common throughout western South America and along the Ecuadorian coast, but specific rituals about pregnancy are not documented," says Juengst. World Archaeology, 24 (1), 82-102. Related Research Ubelaker, D. Patterns of Demography in Prehistoric Ecuador."

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JANUARY 18, 2024

Local surveyors, construction workers, architects, and engineers documented the destruction as it happened on hand-colored maps, which are now held at the London Metropolitan Archives. In 2021 and 2022, I conducted an archaeological walkover and photographic survey of the marshes. I struggled to find obvious evidence of the conflict.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Professor Martinón-Torres emphasizes the need for extensive documentation and analyses to rule out natural processes contributing to body accumulation. Scientific Rigor Under Scrutiny The research team highlights the lack of compelling evidence supporting deliberate burials and challenges the interpretation of alleged engravings.

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MARCH 7, 2025

We invite proposals for individual papers, panels, and workshops/roundtables on any aspect of the Greco-Roman world, including but not limited to poetry (from epic, lyric, and pastoral to elegy, satire, and the epigram), drama, history, philosophy, archaeology, religion, and social life (from family and gender roles to slavery and prostitution).

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APRIL 20, 2024

Employing primitive tools like animal bone, obsidian, and copper, Riday recreated Ötzi's tattoos, meticulously documenting the healing process. European Journal of Archaeology 2024 Pondering Ötzi's Purposeful Ink The significance of Ötzi's tattoos transcends mere adornment, evoking intrigue and speculation.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2020

University campuses are like archaeological digs of innovations that didn’t fulfill their promises, layered over even earlier initiatives that also flopped. The way these kinds of learning get documented is also about to change. If history is a guide, the flashiest notions being workshopped in these places won’t get far.

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DECEMBER 17, 2024

Classical Philology, Anthropology, Archaeology, History, etc.) The document should provide the following information: paper title, name, email address, departmental and university affiliation, and year of study. or geo-temporal focus (e.g. Interested students should email an abstract, no more than 300 words, in pdf.

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DECEMBER 23, 2023

Credit: Frontiers in Environmental Archaeology (2023). 2023.1309907 The study, centered around the archaeological site of Coro Trasito in Sobrarbe, Aragon, revolutionized our understanding of livestock practices and feeding strategies in high-altitude regions during the Early Neolithic, approximately 6,500 to 7,500 years ago.

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OCTOBER 9, 2024

The Scythian Connection The Scythians were a prominent Iron Age people of the Eurasian Steppe, and their distinctive funerary practices were well-documented in ancient texts. Recent archaeological evidence, however, provides insight that goes beyond these ancient descriptions.

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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. You’re 10 feet off the ground looking at Gerry’s life or focusing on whatever it is you want to focus on.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

What began as a routine expedition to study boulders at a nearby beach soon turned into an extraordinary archaeological find. Initially skeptical, the team's astonishment grew as they unearthed a network of 85 well-preserved footprints, documenting the passage of early modern humans.

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MARCH 27, 2024

While the island's isolation is well-documented, recent findings suggest a far more complex narrative of intercultural exchange and migration spanning across vast oceanic distances. The 20 obsidian blades found at the archaeological site of Anakena on Rapa Nui.

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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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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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JULY 5, 2024

According to a study published in the journal Nature 1 , this newly described painting is not only the earliest documented figurative art but also possibly the oldest known example of "visual storytelling"—a narrative scene in the world.

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