Steven (2006). After the ice : a global human history‚ 20‚000-5000 BC (1st Harvard University Press pbk. ed. ed.). Cambridge‚ Mass.: Harvard University Press. p. 54.ISBN 0-674-01999-7. 18. ^ a b Akkermans‚ Peter M. M.; Glenn M. Schwartz (2004). The Archaeology of Syria: From Complex Hunter-Gatherers to Early Urban Societies (c.16‚000-300 BC). Cambridge University Press. p. 57. ISBN 978-0521796668. 19. ^ Mithen‚ Steven (2006). After the ice : a global human history‚ 20‚000-5000 BC (1st Harvard University
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The Lycurgus Cup – A Roman Nanotechnology Ian Freestone1‚ Nigel Meeks2‚ Margaret Sax2 and Catherine Higgitt2 Cardiff School of History and Archaeology‚ Cardiff University‚ Cardiff CF10 3EU‚ Wales UK 2 Department of Conservation‚ Documentation and Science‚ The British Museum‚ London WC1B 3DG‚ UK 1 Introduction The Lycurgus Cup (fig 1) represents one of the outstanding achievements of the ancient glass industry. This late Roman cut glass vessel is extraordinary in several respects‚ firstly in
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historically East Africa is known from quite early and therefore a historical archaeology of the region can be deciphered. The periplus of the Eritrean sea was followed by Arabic‚ Chinese‚ Indian‚ Portuguese and later English and other European written records. It is therefore possible to synthesize historical records with archaeology data for proper reconstruction of East Africa history using an approach referred as historical archaeology. However‚ before engaging in this debate‚ it is important to highlight
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The Basseri of Iran: The Tent People Cissy Shea ANT101 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Prof. Geoff Wood May 16 2011 The Basseri are pastoral nomads that live in Iran and migrate along steppes and mountains throughout the year. The groups they live in are typically divided by independent households referred to as tents. They have a very deliberate political structure and are well organized. Their leaders have to lead somewhat for the people because if the common Basseri do not agree
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sub-fields: Modern human bodies‚ tissues‚ & bones 1. Physical / Biological Anthropology Bones of human ancestors (hominids) Closest living relatives (non-human primates) 2. Archaeology The human past through its material remains (dead people’s culture) 3. Cultural / Social Anthropology The culture of living people anywhere (in the city‚ the
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responsibility to venture into the unknown and generate new understanding of man and nature. Traditionally‚ the study of classics was the principal study of the humanities. It is connected to the study of languages‚ history‚ art‚ literature‚ philosophy‚ archaeology and other culture of the ancient Mediterranean word‚ especially Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. For example‚ every European language today such as the Romance languages and Modern Greek was evolved and influenced by the classical language of the
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Foundations of Civilization Report High quality and antiquity make cave paintings a sight to see. With only about 350 of them having been found so far‚ their importance to archaeology is always increasing. Incredibly old‚ they both give insight as to who and what lived in that region’s past‚ and help archaeologists learn about early painting methods. While the most well known is the Lascaux Caves‚ they are all important to understanding the history of various areas. With no written language at
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Archaeologist: a specialist in archaeology‚ the scientific study of prehistoric people and their culture by analysis of their people. Artifact: any object made by human beings especially with a view to subsequent use. Australopithecine: a member of the extinct genus Australopithecus Bison: a North American‚ ox like ruminant‚ Bison bison‚ having a large head and high‚ humped shoulders. Cave art: paintings and engravings on the walls of caves and rock shelters. Cro-Magnon: an upper
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World History Name: Unit 1 Date: 9/1/13 Please complete the following questions using the link below from YouTube Archaeology In Focus: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WA3AiNup7fY&feature=related 1. Who was this man? Where was he from‚ What caused his death? When did he live? Why was he in the mountains? This was Otzi the Ice Man because of the location in which he was found. He was from Feldthurns‚ Italy. He died because he had been shot with an arrow in his shoulder
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HISTORY OF THE HITTITES Between 1400 and 1200 BC the Hittites established one of the great empires of the ancient Middle East. At its height‚ the empire encompassed central Turkey‚ north western Syria‚ and Upper Mesopotamia (north eastern Syria and northern Iraq). Although they spoke an Indo-European language‚ the Hittites adopted many of the traditions of Mesopotamia‚ including the cuneiform writing system. At the capital‚ Hattusa‚ Archaeologists have excavated royal archives written in cuneiform
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