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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. How were those pots used?

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

Anthropology.net

These discoveries paint a vivid picture of recurrent human occupation during the early Middle Paleolithic period, suggesting sophisticated cultural connections with contemporaneous societies in the Caucasus and the Levant. 1 Vahdati Nasab, H., Berillon, G., Hashemi, S.M.

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Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)

Anthropology for Beginners

The scheme aims at planning their socio-economic development in a comprehensive manner while retaining the culture and heritage of the community by adopting habitat development approach and intervening in all spheres of their social and economic life, so that a visible impact is made in improvement of the quality of life of PVTGs.

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

Anthropology.net

The tomb, belonging to an elite chief from the Coclé culture, reveals not only a trove of gold treasures but also a haunting glimpse into sacrificial rituals and burial customs of the past. 1 Martínez, E. DESCUBREN IMPORTANTE TUMBA CON SUNTUOSO AJUAR DE ORO EN PARQUE ARQUEOLÓGICO EL CAÑO.

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How My Students and I Are Redefining the American Dream

ED Surge

From that dividing line, the American Dream guarantees safety, education, economic stability and outright survival for many Mexican and Central American people. Students want to be connected, cultured and aware of the realities beyond the classroom. border with Mexico. This student's perception is slightly exaggerated, but I get it.

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OPINION: 6 ways to teach college-level Spanish to students who hear the language at home

The Hechinger Report

One could say that a classroom of “heritage learners” is full of swans mistaken for ugly ducklings. The term “heritage learners” is defined as people whose proficiency or knowledge of a language (and culture) comes from their community or family. They understand what you say in Spanish from Day One!

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American Students Deserve a Multilingual Education

ED Surge

While the majority of the population is monolingual, America is one of the most linguistically diverse countries in the world , with more than 350 languages spoken within its borders, including a wealth of Indigenous and heritage languages. But it’s also important to recognize that English-only communication is limited.

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