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3:45:08 PM History of Cotton - Archaeology - About.com
About - News & Issues (blog)

Archaeologists and related scientists have ascertained that cotton was domesticated several times, in both the old and new worlds. The first event was in the Indus Valley of present-day Pakistan and India, where cotton fiber evidence at Mehrgarh and  [more]
3:45:08 PM Belize Maya Cultural Immersion At Mariposa Jungle Lodge
Sacramento Bee - Sacramento,CA,USA

This Cultural Immersion package combines Maya archaeology, food and customs, with wildlife and nature. Mariposa Jungle Lodge is a boutique Belize jungle resort that actively promotes local art and culture, as well as the precious natural surrounding  [more]
3:43:11 PM Archaeologists search Baxter's Fields as housing developers prepare for
Gloucestershire Echo - Cheltenham,England,UK

This is Gloucestershire ARCHAEOLOGISTS are searching fields in the Slad Valley where developers want to build new homes. Trenches have been dug on the controversial Baxter's Field site at the entrance to the late Laurie Lee's beloved Slad Valley. The [more]
3:43:11 PM Afghan archaeology site faces rocky future
Aljazeera.com - London,UK

Green-tinged rocks are everywhere: in the ancient walls, jutting out of the ground. That's because this is one of the most copper-rich spots in the world. It's also why archaeologists have a sense of urgency to uncover Mes Aynak. The mining rights to [more]
3:43:11 PM Major motion pictures from our prehistoric past (w/ Video) - Science News
Phys.Org

We tend to think of archaeological investigation as getting down and dirty with the physical evidence of vanished people – skeletal remains, submerged foundations, the charred detritus of daily life. This is evidence with substance that can be analys [more]
3:43:11 PM Agriculture in China Pre-Dates Rice - Laboratory Equipment
Laboratory Equipment - Rockaway,USA

Archaeologists have made a discovery in southern subtropical China which could revolutionize thinking about how ancient humans lived in the region. They have uncovered evidence for the first time that people living in Xincun 5,000 years ago may have  [more]
3:43:11 PM Race to save Afghanistan's Buddhist treasures
Aljazeera.com - London,UK

Archaeologists just south of Kabul are racing to preserve one of the richest Buddhist historical sites ever found. The ancient monasteries and statues in Mes Aynak are under threat from a Chinese company which plans to develop the area in order to ta [more]
1:06:36 PM Caterham Rotary Club sponsor an Archaeological dig in Caterham
www.thisissurreytoday.co.uk - Reigate,Surrey,UK

On Saturday 15th June from 10-4pm there will be another Caterham Festival Archaeological Dig at Queens Park, Caterham. Sponsored this time by Caterham Rotary Club this will be your chance to come along, with your family and try your hand at a 'Time . [more]
1:06:36 PM Native American park to hold 5k
Dateline Alabama - Birmingham,AL,USA

TUSCALOOSA | The University of Alabama's Moundville Archaeological Park will hold its first 5k walk memorializing the Trail of Tears on Saturday. The event, “Full Circle: Transcending the Trail of Tears,” will feature presentations, book signings ... [more]
1:06:36 PM Archaeological Masterpieces
Wanted in Rome - Italy

The museum at Castel S. Angelo presents an exhibition of archaeological treasures that Italian police forces recovered from tomb raiders. The numerous works are displayed in thematic order and illustrate the scale of the constant battle between Itali [more]
11:06:32 AM New DNA Tests Show Minoans' European Origins
Greek Reporter (blog)

Seven Greek scientists took part in the research project that proves British archaeologist Sir Arthur Evans had been wrong to support that the Minoans were in fact refugees from Northern Egypt who were forced to leave their country and search for new [more]
11:04:20 AM China and post-2014 Afghanistan - Pakistan Observer
Pakistan Observer - Islamabad,ISB,Pakistan

During recent digging of Aynak copper mines, there have been found some archaeological sites, related to Buddhism, Afghanistan's cultural heritage of Chinese interests. Indeed, as revealed by archaeologists and historians of both Afghan origin and .. [more]
11:04:20 AM Kids Invited to Explore Florida's Prehistoric Side
Seminole Heights Patch

Archaeologists from the Florida Public Archaeology Network at the University of South Florida will give a presentation for grades kindergarten to five, complete with real artifacts and replicas of tools that ancient Floridians would have used to surv [more]
9:40:12 AM Web Series - Black Archaeologist going on strong
RushPRnews.com

The Lambert Brothers launched “Black Archaeologist” in 2009, an animated socio-political satirical web series whose protagonist is a cross between Batman, and Shaft. Simply known as “Black Archaeologist,” his one-man mission is to enlighten the world [more]
8:31:29 AM Archaeological survey set for unmarked Mother Bethel cemetery - Philly.com
Philadelphia Inquirer - Philadelphia,PA,USA

But now, as renovation of the playground looms and the work of a diligent independent researcher has captured attention, an archaeological survey of the ground is set to begin this week. On May 29, a committee of the Philadelphia Historical Commissio [more]
6:31:43 AM Hicks named Cowley Student Archaeologist of the Year
Winfield Daily Courier - Winfield,KS,USA

“Derl has been a great role model to all students in the program, and an excellent student all around,” said Chris Mayer, head of the Cowley College anthropology program. Mayer presented Hicks with the award during the program's Kansas Archaeology Da [more]
6:31:43 AM Winston-salem centennial: Wachovia was an idea before it was a place
Winston Salem Journal - Winston-Salem,NC,USA

CIT WSJ_0512_Wachovia. Dr. Michael "Mo" Hartley, director of archaeology for Old Salem, talking about the establishment of the Wachovia Tract and founding of Old Salem, Thurs., April 25, 2013. CIT WSJ_0512_Wachovia. David Rolfe/Journal ... [more]
6:30:02 AM 5 Things You Need to Know This Week
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YOU VOTE ME: Archaeologists have found mankind's first negative campaign ad on a cave wall in Spain. It reads “Thag think he can lead tribe. But Thag brain small. Thag knuckles scrape ground, he hunt with Neanderthal, and he vote with Nancy Pelosi .. [more]
4:48:34 AM Archaeology dig searches for ancient pollen
Montana Standard

Last May she joined archaeologist and anthropologist Travis and others for a two-week dig. The Beaver Creek Rock Shelter was used by Indian tribes for more ... [more]
3:58:49 AM E-tickets for Archaeological Survey of India protected monuments
Times of India - India

NEW DELHI: Visitors to centrally protected monuments will soon be spared the hassle of standing in long queues to get an entry ticket. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has paved the way for e-ticketing at the sites managed by it, including .. [more]
3:58:49 AM Archaeological genetics: It's not all as old as it at first seems
Science Codex

Genomic analyses suggest that patterns of genetic diversity which indicate population movement may not be as ancient as previously believed, but may be attributable to recent events. This study published in BioMed Central's open access journal ... [more]
1:56:52 AM Peru's archaelogical treasures under threat
AssociatedPress -

Archaeologists in Peru are calling for the government to do more to protect ancient sites. They fear construction projects and looting will deprive future generations of their cultural heritage. Al Jazeera's Mariana Sanchez reports from Lambayeque, i [more]


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