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Early Copper Crafting Among Anatolia's Last Hunter-Gatherers

Anthropology.net

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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Application of Archaeological Anthropology and Cultural Resources Management

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

Anthropology.net

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.

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Seeking Ever-Elusive Treasures: Reflections on Collective Memory and Spectrality of the Past

Anthropology News

Treasure hunting is long associated with endeavors to unearth concealed artifacts, illustrated best by buried troves of gold left behind by past communities. Accidents happen in dangerous sites, the promised artifact eludes hunters, or suspicion and disagreements turn violent. May engagements with the past be a part of the picture?

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A Remarkable Discovery of a 450,000-Year-Old Tooth in Iran

Anthropology.net

Unveiling the Discovery at Qaleh Kurd Cave The recent findings, published 1 in the Journal of Paleolithic Archaeology on May 23, detail a remarkable assemblage of artifacts and remains dating back as far as 452,000 years ago. 1 Vahdati Nasab, H., Berillon, G., Hashemi, S.M.

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The Week That Was In 234

Moler's Musing

The Thick Slide provided a perfect opportunity for students to creatively showcase their understanding and articulate the big picture of why exploration was such a significant period in European history. This provided an interactive and reflective start to the lesson, encouraging students to refine their thinking and writing.

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A ‘summer camp’ for teachers fills a gap in environmental education

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Hollander said the project, which is structured as a fellowship, is set up to look at both aquatic and terrestrial science phenomena in the state, as well as social studies elements because “there is a lot of history around that changing landscape of Louisiana and the cultural groups that are affected as well.”.