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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.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The origins of the Armenian people, long entwined with the narratives of ancient historians, have undergone a significant re-evaluation thanks to groundbreaking genetic research. Instead, researchers identified a dramatic population contraction in Sasun’s recent history, marking them as distinct from other Armenian groups.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

A multidisciplinary team of researchers explains historical, cultural, and ethical issues they considered while developing a 3D scan of a South African site to be shared with the world online. This has led to numerous archaeological and heritage sites appearing online in interactive 3D platforms, such as Sketchfab.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Some teeth were found in the Arbreda de Serinyà cave near Banyoles by a large group of researchers / ACN The teeth, meticulously analyzed, include specimens from children, a young individual, and an adult. The research team employed advanced dating techniques and comparative morphology to assign the teeth to Homo neanderthalensis.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The Archaeological Indicators of Intentional Burial Determining intentional burial practices relies on distinguishing human-placed items from naturally occurring elements. For this study, researchers examined skeletal positioning, potential grave goods, and signs of deliberate excavation. Been et al., 1 Been, E., & Barzilai, O.

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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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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. Genetic Legacy and Cultural Interaction The arrival of these new groups did not erase the genetic heritage of the Oakhurst people.

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OCTOBER 11, 2024

Recent archaeological studies in Sicily reveal crucial information about early human migration into the Mediterranean islands. This research offers fresh perspectives on the expansion routes and adaptive behaviors of early human communities. These sites are believed to contain sediments with significant archaeological potential.

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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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MAY 27, 2024

Recently published in PLOS ONE 1 , research by scientists from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) and the State Office for Heritage Management and Archaeology (LDA) of Saxony-Anhalt explores the rich tapestry of culinary traditions spanning from the Early Neolithic to the Late Bronze Age.

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MARCH 6, 2024

Recent archaeological excavations in western Ukraine have yielded a treasure trove of stone tools dating back an astonishing 1.4 In the annals of human prehistory, the Ukrainian landscape has emerged as a pivotal theater, offering insights into the earliest chapters of human migration and adaptation. million years. 1 Garba, R., Lachner, J.,

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Treasure hunting often defaces or even destroys archaeological and environmental heritage. This potential harm to tangible heritage raises the ire of conservationists across government agencies, museums, universities, and other non-profit organizations. What else may motivate one to search for treasures, then?

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NOVEMBER 8, 2024

High in the Zeravshan Valley of Tajikistan, the Soii Havzak rock-shelter has provided researchers with an invaluable glimpse into early human migration routes and daily life in Central Asia. Discovered 1 only recently, this rock-shelter sits 40 meters above a tributary of the Zeravshan River, approximately 10 kilometers north of Panjakent.

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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. Murphy, M. Stagg, S.

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APRIL 23, 2024

At the heart of this paradigm-altering revelation lies a confluence of interdisciplinary inquiry, drawing upon insights from archaeology, paleo-anatomy, genetics, neuroscience, and linguistics. The archaeological record offers tantalizing glimpses into the dawn of linguistic expression. million years ago.

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MAY 26, 2024

Archaeological Insights from Laili Rock Shelter Associate Professor Mike Morley, from Flinders University, analyzed sediment samples from Laili, revealing a clear transition from sporadic human presence to intensive activity upon human arrival. 1 Ceri Shipton, Mike W.

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MARCH 5, 2024

Archaeologists in Panama have made a remarkable discovery 1 at El Caño Archaeological Park, unearthing an ancient tomb believed to be approximately 1,200 years old. Cultural and Historical Significance Linette Montenegro, the national director of heritage at the Ministry of Culture, emphasizes the profound significance of the findings.

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JULY 12, 2024

This discovery, spearheaded by researchers from Southeast University and Princeton University, sheds new light on the complex history of human evolution and interaction. The research underscores the long-standing history of contact between these two hominin groups. bps, base pairs. Comi, T.

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Anthropology News

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). We have learned and grown so much through the internship.

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OCTOBER 7, 2024

What we mean by that is is this grounded in recent research? You want to take your big question, your 30000-foot question that hopefully you’re researching or you’re basing your piece on but take it down to earth. year career in the field as an archaeological field technician in CRM and academic settings.

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JUNE 26, 2023

Drawn in by the enduring mystery of the Khan’s missing grave, foreign archaeological expeditions started exploring the area. In the early 1990s, a Mongolian-Japanese research team used ultrasound to identify over 1,300 locations of Mongol nobles’ graves in the area.

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APRIL 16, 2024

ENTERING THE FRAY I agreed to discuss archaeology with pseudoarchaeologist Graham Hancock on the mega-popular but controversial podcast the Joe Rogan Experience. But reaching those outside my echo chamber demands more than my archaeological expertise. I’m distinguishing archaeology from mythology. Many people buy it.

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APRIL 8, 2024

The Blackfoot Confederacy, steadfast guardians of their ancestral territories and water resources, has long navigated the complexities of protecting their cultural heritage amidst encroachments from modern society. A groundbreaking study, published last week in Science Advances 1 , adds a new dimension to this narrative.

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OCTOBER 9, 2024

After two decades of research, scholars find that Stonehenge’s giant Altar Stone came from northeast Scotland. This article was originally published at The Conversation and has been republished under Creative Commons. ✽ No one is certain why Stonehenge was built.

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JUNE 25, 2024

A team of researchers will journey by railway to Lac Seul First Nation in Canada to better understand alternative ways of seeing the world. For knowledge of the area’s history, O utsider researchers naturally draw on ethnographic, historic, and archaeological data—but their knowledge of the details is patchy.

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