Anthropology.net

MARCH 8, 2025

The Manteño: A Coastal Civilization with a Complex Heritage The Manteño culture (AD 650–1532) flourished along the Pacific coast of Ecuador, known for its extensive trade networks, monumental architecture, and distinctive ceramics. Was the young woman sacrificed as part of a ritual? Why was her leg removed?

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Anthropology.net

OCTOBER 14, 2024

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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Anthropology.net

MAY 24, 2024

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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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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Anthropology.net

AUGUST 26, 2024

Technological Innovation in Rainforest Foraging Among the most significant discoveries at Mololo Cave was a tree resin artifact, representing the earliest known use of resin by humans outside of Africa. The precise function of the resin artifact remains unknown, though it may have served as a fuel source for fires within the cave.

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Sapiens

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

This has led to numerous archaeological and heritage sites appearing online in interactive 3D platforms, such as Sketchfab. While this cultural heritage endures, its prominence has been diminishing due to various sociopolitical factors. Today Ga-Mohana Hill holds profound cultural significance for the local community.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 12, 2022

I was so excited to teach this class, I spent the summer collecting articles and artifacts from the local library and historical society. I didn’t explore my Korean heritage until college and only learned about LGBTQ+ historical leaders in my late twenties. The best class I ever taught centered on the history of Washington, D.C.

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Anthropology.net

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The Oakhurst rock shelter, nestled in the cliffs of South Africa’s southern coast, has long been a focal point for archaeologists due to its wealth of artifacts and human remains. Genetic Legacy and Cultural Interaction The arrival of these new groups did not erase the genetic heritage of the Oakhurst people. 1 Gretzinger, J.,

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Anthropology.net

APRIL 14, 2024

These intricate wooden artifacts, etched with symbols and patterns, represent far more than mere mnemonic aids; they are windows into the sophisticated communication systems of Australia's First Nations peoples. Acquired in 1885, this artifact offers insights into Indigenous communication methods and cultural symbolism.

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Anthropology.net

APRIL 6, 2024

Now, a collaborative effort led by researchers from the Universities of Göttingen and Reading, along with the Lower Saxony State Office for Cultural Heritage, has unveiled groundbreaking insights into the woodworking techniques employed by our ancient ancestors. 1 Leder, D., Lehmann, J., Koddenberg, T., Vogel, M.,

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Studies Weekly

MAY 6, 2024

A unique feature of Studies Weekly’s Social Studies is that students can cut up their publication copies and turn them into learning artifacts like posters, graphic organizers, and visual aids. After students make their artifacts, they can practice listening and speaking skills by using the visuals as teaching tools.

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Anthropology News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Uncharted doesn’t stand alone in the narrative it serves, but it is a notable entry in a long line of pulp fictions that treat tangible cultural heritage as objects that can be removed from their context with no change in significance. This is how Nathan interacts with treasure and heritage sites.

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Anthropology.net

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Excavations starting in 2018 unearthed artifacts and charcoal samples, enabling precise radiocarbon dating. Through outreach efforts, the team works closely with local residents to share findings and preserve cultural heritage. Together with students from Peru and the U.S., 1 Toohey, J. Murphy, M. Chirinos Ogata, P.,

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Anthropology News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Possible angles include, but are not limited to: The role of artifacts and heirlooms: how they influence the construction of historical narratives and cultural identity. The pursuit of linguistic treasures: documenting languages and preserving linguistic heritage.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

I learned truths about European imperialism and the humanness before slavery — how colonists from all over Europe stuck their flagpoles into African soils, controlling nations and influencing heritage for centuries. She retells history with expert analyses of historical artifacts, primary sources and thorough research.

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Anthropology.net

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The discovery hints at the production of substantial artifacts such as swords and cartwheels, indicating a high level of expertise and specialization. DigVentures A Journey Through Time The excavation at Wittenham Clumps has yielded a treasure trove of ancient artifacts, including Iron Age buildings and even remnants of a Roman villa.

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Anthropology.net

MARCH 6, 2024

These remarkable artifacts, unearthed at the Korolevo archaeological site, offer tantalizing clues about the migratory routes undertaken by early hominins as they ventured out of Africa and into the uncharted territories of Eurasia. 1 Garba, R., Ylä-Mella, L., Kameník, J., Stübner, K., Lachner, J., Veselovský, F.,

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Anthropology.net

MAY 26, 2024

Archaeologists have uncovered a pivotal chapter in human migration history with the discovery of thousands of stone artifacts and animal bones at the Laili rock shelter in Timor Island. Significance of the Migration The sheer volume of artifacts unearthed at Laili rock shelter underscores the magnitude of this ancient migration event.

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C3 Teachers

MARCH 30, 2022

They provide educators with access to historical records, narratives of interesting people in the community, and artifacts (e.g., Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center. Many cultural centers curate history, geography, and civic exhibits that connect the past with the present. Image via Step Out Buffalo.

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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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NCHE

APRIL 3, 2023

In addition to this Lincoln investigation, my students wanted to explore our community’s sundown town heritage, an episode of Native American protests, unresolved episodes of violence and murder, postindustrial decline, and even a local witch trial that occurred in our region before the Civil War.

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Sapiens

OCTOBER 7, 2024

And has all different kinds of implications for diversity and creating safe work environments within archaeology and then its implications, right, for how it is that we understand the past and how it is that heritage is managed. Locked away from public eyes how did this important artifact get locked away from public eyes.

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

In a nod to the cultural heritage of its surrounding neighborhood, two displays feature Chinese-themed art, including pretty sprays of cherry blossoms and red and gold lanterns. It’s an artifact of the early childhood system; it’s grown up that way.

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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).

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Sapiens

JANUARY 22, 2025

Beyond bombings and other military activities, curfews and checkpoints have severely hindered the efforts of the West Banks Palestinian archaeologists, heritage organizations, and security personnel to access, monitor, and safeguard these vulnerable sites. Demand for valuable objects has long posed a threat to Palestines cultural heritage.

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