Anthropology News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

I call this a “confession” because “ (bio)archaeologists ” like me—scholars who identify with archaeology, biological anthropology, or both—are not necessarily known for centering social theories like Intersectionality in our subdisciplines. Bio)archaeology is no stranger to its colonial baggage. Intersectional Anthropology.

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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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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Testing the Hypothesis with Replicas To test this hypothesis, the research team recreated similar stones using local pebbles and a flint drill, then enlisted Yonit Kristal, a traditional craftsperson, to spin flax using these replicas. “It really changes the way you think about your archaeological finds.”

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OCTOBER 29, 2024

Photo by Marcello Canuto) The Power of Lidar in Archaeology Lidar, a laser-based detection system, allows archaeologists to scan landscapes by sending thousands of laser pulses per second and mapping the terrain based on how these pulses reflect off surfaces.

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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.” The researchers call for a more holistic approach to the study of early horse domestication, integrating genetic data and archaeological evidence from horse remains.

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AUGUST 28, 2024

” Archaeological Evidence and Simulation Models The study’s findings align with empirical archaeological evidence from various Neolithic sites across Europe. This model was tested against a database of archaeological sites, with radiocarbon age measurements used as proxies for human activity and population size.

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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. This gap suggests that burial practices may not have had an unbroken tradition across time and species. 1 Been, E., & Barzilai, O.

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Sapiens

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. Other objects, including fragments of African ceramics and a cowrie shell, show the perseverance of cultural traditions among the enslaved workers.

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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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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. Archaeological evidence in Australia dates back at least 60,000 years, highlighting the ancient roots of Aboriginal cultures. 1 Shipton, C., Morley, M.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The rich archaeological context, combined with new genetic data, is revealing a long and stable genetic history of the region’s inhabitants. Gibbon Sites like Oakhurst are extremely rare, particularly in South Africa, making this discovery crucial for piecing together nearly 9,000 years of local population dynamics and movements.

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OCTOBER 30, 2024

Archaeological findings 2 have confirmed that axe-like tools date back over 44,000 years, making the kodj one of the most ancient weapons still known today. The research marks a milestone in the study of Indigenous weapons, combining centuries of traditional knowledge with cutting-edge biomechanical technology. 1 Diamond, L.

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Teaching Anthropology

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Archaeology is a hands-on discipline, but it is very difficult to get 200 students doing anything archaeological in a large lecture hall. We also ran an experiential archaeology activity relating to ancient board games. The textbook I use has a fairly traditional coverage of archaeology.

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OCTOBER 16, 2024

The combination of architectural planning, strategic site selection, and food storage technology challenges the traditional view of early agricultural societies as rudimentary and disorganized. Such findings highlight the significance of ongoing archaeological research in uncovering the complexities of early human societies.

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JUNE 13, 2024

Credit: Pat Doak) Challenging the Traditional Narrative Previously, European accounts from the 1700s and 1800s suggested that horses spread into North America in significant numbers only after the Pueblo Revolt of 1680, when Pueblo people temporarily expelled Spanish settlers from New Mexico. 1 Taylor, W. Librado, P., Shield Chief Gover, C.,

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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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MAY 16, 2024

Tomasz Płonka, professor of archaeology at the University of Wrocław, “It is one of the quite rare Neanderthal objects of symbolic nature. Excerpt from the study published in the Journal of Archaeological Science 1 , "The marks showed several characteristics of intentional organization. 1 Płonka, T., Lipecki, G.,

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The Role of Technology in Unveiling Ancient Secrets The sheer vastness of the Nazca Pampa, covering an area of about 400 square kilometers (154 square miles), presents significant challenges for traditional archaeological fieldwork. As a result, many of these ancient designs have become difficult to detect through conventional methods.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The vibrant shades offered by ochre became instrumental in creating artwork that spanned the boundaries of the Stone Age, preserving a tradition that endures in many modern cultures worldwide. The Archaeological Process: Tracing Ochre’s Journey The analysis at Lion Cavern involved 173 ochre samples from 15 different sites across Africa.

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Sapiens

MARCH 5, 2024

When skeletal remains are found, there are often questions over their precise relationship to other archaeological remains at the same site—such as stone and bone tools, animal remains, and other finds. Using a method called proteomics, researchers determined this nondescript bone fragment from Ilsenhöhle Cave belonged to a human.

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Society for Classical Studies

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

This refereed on-line journal publishes original research projects carried out by undergraduate students in any area of Classics: linguistics, literature, art history, archaeology, classical tradition, philosophy, etc.

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Mr and Mrs Social Studies

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Simulations have the opportunity to bring a historical topic to life in a way that more traditional activities cannot. Simulations can also present information in a new way that can be more exciting and engaging than traditional teaching methods. These are all game-based simulations that each cover a variety of rounds.

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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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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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Society for Classical Studies

AUGUST 9, 2024

This session invites papers that explore points of interaction between art and systematic gender-based violence in the visual traditions of the ancient Mediterranean world. What degree of agency do the subjects of such violence have over the production of these visual traditions.

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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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NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Conclusion: The Future of Central Asian Archaeology The Soii Havzak site marks a significant step forward in understanding the complex tapestry of human prehistory in Central Asia.

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APRIL 20, 2024

European Journal of Archaeology 2024 Pondering Ötzi's Purposeful Ink The significance of Ötzi's tattoos transcends mere adornment, evoking intrigue and speculation. Unraveling Ancient Riddles While Ötzi's tattoos remain shrouded in mystery, their unveiling marks a pivotal step in understanding ancient tattooing traditions.

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APRIL 15, 2024

Areas of quarries and stone chopping tools made from Revadim, used to crack elephant bones for their marrow (Meir Finkel/ Archaeologies ) Thousands of quarries dotted the landscape, yet only a select few bore the marks of human activity. ” This ancient tradition spanned generations, shaping the landscape and human history.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Insights from 130,000 Years of Climate and Human Impact The study tracked vegetation changes in southeastern Australia over the past 130,000 years, analyzing fossil pollen and archaeological data to determine how climate and human land use shaped the region’s ecology.

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Anthropology News

JANUARY 29, 2024

In what ways does AI challenge traditional anthropological concepts, theories, and methodologies? How can we understand AI in the broader history of humans and technology? Where are there opportunities?

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The Role of Gift Giving in Traditional Societies Throughout human history, societies have transitioned through various organizational forms, such as bands, tribes, chiefdoms, and kingdoms. Despite the recognition of these forms, the quantitative criteria and mechanisms underlying these transitions have remained elusive.

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Strange Maps

MARCH 1, 2024

Sprinkled through Homer’s twin epics, Felice Vinci spotted a heap of similar anecdotes that pointed away from the traditional setting of the Iliad , an account of the Trojan War, and the Odyssey , the story of Ulysses’ 10-year journey home to Ithaca after the fall of Troy. This part of Homer’s Odyssey doesn’t sound very Mediterranean.

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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. 1 Martínez, E.

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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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JUNE 23, 2024

Their findings showed no evidence of a significant population decline before European arrival, instead suggesting that the islanders maintained their traditions and population levels until contact. This pre-European collapse narrative simply has no basis in the archaeological record.” link] 3 Hixon, S. link] 5 Ladefoged, T.

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JANUARY 19, 2024

This revelation stems from a meticulous examination of the archaeological collection at the Shiyu site in Shanxi Province, North China, as detailed in the latest publication in Nature Ecology & Evolution 1. This phenomenon arises from the interplay between societies and relocated peoples, blending inherited traits with novel innovations.

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