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DECEMBER 17, 2024

While cannibalism has been documented in prehistoric contexts—such as at nearby Gough’s Cave in Cheddar Gorge, where Paleolithic humans likely consumed their dead as part of ritual practices—the events at Charterhouse Warren appear to be different. . Journal of Anthropological Archaeology , 45, 94–108.

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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 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. To clarify the history of the fortress, archaeologists turned to the remains of those who died there.

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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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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

They were the remains of animals deeply intertwined with the histories and cultures of Indigenous communities. Lakota elder Milo Yellow Hair looks over bison skulls stored in the CU Museum of Natural History. Are they places where we treat archaeological objects as inanimate things? These weren’t just scientific specimens.

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MARCH 17, 2025

Credit: Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences (2025). DOI: 10.1007/s12520-025-02188-5 A new study 1 , led by researchers from Jilin University and Texas A&M University, has confirmed that the striking color was caused by cinnabar, a mercury sulfide mineral with a long history of ritual and medicinal use.

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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 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. “If naturaliths were being used extensively, then the history of tool use is likely much older than we think,” Bebber said.

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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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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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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. São Tomé’s role in this devastating and transformational history is largely unknown—some people have never heard of the tiny nation.

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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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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. History of the New World." Related Research Ubelaker, D. Patterns of Demography in Prehistoric Ecuador."

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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. Boulanger, C., Hawkins, S.,

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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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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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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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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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FEBRUARY 20, 2020

If history is a guide, the flashiest notions being workshopped in these places won’t get far. 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.

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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. 1 Sadykov, T., Blochin, J., Fomicheva, D., Kasparov, A.,

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MARCH 27, 2024

Situated in the southeastern Pacific, Rapa Nui, more commonly known as Easter Island, has long captivated scholars with its enigmatic history and iconic moai statues. The 20 obsidian blades found at the archaeological site of Anakena on Rapa Nui. 1 Berenguer, P., Clavero, C., Saldarriaga-Córdoba, M., Rivera-Hutinel, A.,

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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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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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OCTOBER 7, 2024

So, if I was going to make, develop an op-ed around Native American history and culture I’ve written books, received grants and so on, I’m well prepared to make that argument. So, I’d encourage you to open up a Word document or wherever you want to write and just draft something really quickly. south west.

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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. Using the new technique, the team found that this painting likely dates to around 48,000 years ago.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Researchers from the Natural History Museum in London and Historic England analyzed 61 individuals, using 30 newly obtained radiocarbon dates to refine previous chronological estimates. Over time, researchers recognized that human remains in the river represented a complex history of deposition. Credit: flickr/ Alastair Rae CC BY-SA 2.0

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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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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

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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NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Archaeology can offer answers—and potential solutions. As archaeologists, historical ecologists, and paleoecologists, we study the long-term history of human and nonhuman animal relationships. EXAMINING THE COMPLICATED HISTORY OF MOOSE MIGRATIONS Moose have certainly seen their fair share of ecological change.

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JANUARY 2, 2025

By using “time-stratified ancestry analysis,” this research employs the novel Twigstats approach to reconstruct Europe's genetic history with unprecedented clarity. The Puzzle of Early Britain The study also sheds light on Britain’s genetic history during Roman and early medieval times. Read more 1 Speidel, L.,

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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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