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Tracing Ancient Networks: The Journey of Obsidian Artifacts into Alberta's Archaeological Record

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Despite Alberta's lack of volcanic activity, numerous obsidian artifacts have been unearthed across the province, prompting questions about their origins and the prehistoric networks that transported them. Some artifacts had traveled nearly 1,200 kilometers from their source. .​

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Early Copper Crafting Among Anatolia's Last Hunter-Gatherers

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Among the architectural remnants and everyday artifacts, researchers have uncovered compelling evidence of early copper use and production.​ ​ One particularly intriguing artifact, a copper bar-shaped object, underwent lead isotope analysis. .​ ​ a) The front and backsides of the vitrified material.

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Ancient Hierakonpolis: The Earliest Evidence of Livestock Horn Modification

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Hieroglyphic depictions and ritual artifacts reveal that early Egyptians often used animals to represent gods, cosmic forces, or societal ideals. This further underscores their ceremonial importance rather than economic utility. ” Related Research Morales, J., & Latini, R.

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Application of Archaeological Anthropology and Cultural Resources Management

Anthropology for Beginners

archaeologists study past humans and societies primarily through their material remains – the buildings, tools, and other artifacts that constitute what is known as the material culture left over from former societies. Application of Archaeology Archaeology is the study of human past through material remains.

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Empire in a Shell: How Iron Age Craftspeople on the Carmel Coast Turned Snails into Royal Power

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The site yielded over 175 artifacts connected to dye manufacture: vat fragments, crushed shells, grinding stones, and purple-streaked potsherds. 0321082 The site’s stratigraphy mirrors larger historical arcs, suggesting that purple dye wasn't merely a luxury good but also a node in a larger economic and symbolic system.

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Ancient Human Habitation: New Discoveries from East Timor’s Laili Rock Shelter

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Excavations revealed thousands of stone artifacts and animal bones, indicating human presence approximately 44,000 years ago. Excavations in a deep cave on Timor Island unearthed thousands of artifacts, revealing signs of human presence dating back 44,000 years. 1 Shipton, C., Morley, M.

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Boosting Digital Literacies for a Purpose

Digital Promise

Re-design, or remix, literacy refers to the ability to construct new meanings, texts, or multimedia products with existing texts, images, and other artifacts. To help learners develop these increasingly valuable skills, UAMEZ prepares its members to earn Facebook social media marketing micro-credentials.

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