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Early Copper Crafting Among Anatolia's Last Hunter-Gatherers

Anthropology.net

MARCH 27, 2025

The narrative of human technological advancement has long positioned metallurgy as a hallmark of settled agricultural societies. Among the architectural remnants and everyday artifacts, researchers have uncovered compelling evidence of early copper use and production. c) Chisel axe. Credit: Üftade Muşkara et al.

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Ancient Hierakonpolis: The Earliest Evidence of Livestock Horn Modification

Anthropology.net

DECEMBER 19, 2024

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. Antiquity , 97(392), 784-799.

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

Anthropology.net

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. This finding, led by an international team of archaeologists, contributes significantly to understanding the migration and adaptation patterns of early humans in Southeast Asia.

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Application of Archaeological Anthropology and Cultural Resources Management

Anthropology for Beginners

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Application of Archaeology Archaeology is the study of human past through material remains. 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.

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

Anthropology.net

MAY 24, 2024

Introduction: A Landmark Discovery in Qaleh Kurd Cave In a momentous archaeological breakthrough, French and Iranian researchers have unearthed compelling evidence of early human habitation in Iran's Central Plateau, pushing back the known timeline of human settlement in the region by an astonishing 300,000 years.

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

Anthropology News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

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 7,000-Year-Old Settlement in Serbia

Anthropology.net

MAY 11, 2024

Insights from Surface Surveys In tandem with geophysical surveys, the researchers scoured the surrounding landscape for surface artifacts. Additionally, the meticulous documentation of a Late Neolithic circular ditch shed new light on ancient socio-economic dynamics.

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Ancient Riches and Rituals: Discovery of a Gold-Filled Tomb with Sacrificial Victims in Panama

Anthropology.net

MARCH 5, 2024

Unveiling Gold Treasures and Ritual Offerings Within the sacred confines of the tomb, researchers uncovered a dazzling array of gold artifacts, including intricately crafted bracelets, belts adorned with gold beads, and symbolic ornaments such as crocodile-shaped earrings and gold-covered sperm whale teeth earrings.

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Ancient Fabrics Reveal 4,000-Year-Old Use of Insect Dye in the Judean Desert

Anthropology.net

JULY 19, 2024

This method, although destructive, is minimally invasive and preserves the historical artifact.” In ancient societies, textile color was a form of nonverbal communication, indicating an individual's social and economic status. The ability to produce and wear such textiles would have been a clear marker of wealth and prestige.

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Dyess Colony: Johnny Cash’s Boyhood Home

ACRE

JUNE 9, 2023

Exhibits describe the development of the Dyess colony & other planned housing developments throughout the state as a part of a New Deal economic recovery project. They will view artifacts from the people who lived in Dyess and learn how individuals and families lived during that time period.

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Beyond Screens: The Benefits of Paper-Based Learning for Elementary Students

Studies Weekly

JANUARY 10, 2024

Creating Connections Because Studies Weekly’s print publications are consumable, students can create artifacts to demonstrate their learning by cutting the primary sources and other information out of their publications. As students physically create artifacts, they visibly represent their thinking, understanding, and skills.

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The Role of Silk in Ancient Rituals: New Insights from Bronze Age China

Anthropology.net

DECEMBER 2, 2024

At the Sanxingdui site, eight sacrificial pits have revealed layers of ash, burned artifacts, and fabric remnants. Among these artifacts, a unique bronze "grid-like ware" embedded with jade provided critical clues. Broader Implications This research emphasizes the cultural significance of silk beyond its economic value.

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The Battle to Protect Archaeological Sites in the West Bank

Sapiens

JANUARY 22, 2025

Between February and September 2024, my team and I conducted four visits to identify and document new damage caused by antiquities looters or other human activities. Now facing severe economic hardship, many of these individuals have resorted to looting archaeological sites in search of valuable objects for personal income.

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Early Copper Crafting Among Anatolia's Last Hunter-Gatherers

Ancient Hierakonpolis: The Earliest Evidence of Livestock Horn Modification

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

Application of Archaeological Anthropology and Cultural Resources Management

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

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

A 7,000-Year-Old Settlement in Serbia

Ancient Riches and Rituals: Discovery of a Gold-Filled Tomb with Sacrificial Victims in Panama

Ancient Fabrics Reveal 4,000-Year-Old Use of Insect Dye in the Judean Desert

Dyess Colony: Johnny Cash’s Boyhood Home

Beyond Screens: The Benefits of Paper-Based Learning for Elementary Students

The Role of Silk in Ancient Rituals: New Insights from Bronze Age China

The Battle to Protect Archaeological Sites in the West Bank

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