New technology allows source of obsidian artifacts to be matched to specific quarries near volcanoes.
Source: sheffield.ac.uk
It seems when the Romans conquered Gaul, cooperative elite continued to build wealth. (via Gallic elite prospered from Roman occupation : Past Horizons Archaeology)
Source: pasthorizonspr.com
Digital preservation of artifacts could act as virtual backups if originals deteriorate or are destroyed. (via Picturing the past | University of Toronto Mississauga)
Source: utm.utoronto.ca
Stunning reproductions of archaeological artifacts spanning thousands of years (work done by Tim Rast of Elfshot). (via Elfshot: Sticks and Stones: Cape Krusenstern Order Finished)
Source: elfshotgallery.blogspot.ca
Emergency repairs to the ruins of Furness Abbey in Cumbria reveal some impressive medieval artifacts. (via Rare medieval treasures found at Furness Abbey | Archaeology News from Past Horizons)
Source: pasthorizonspr.com
The Smithsonian is printing 3D replicas of some of its artifacts. (via Smithsonian turns to 3D to bring collection to the world | Geek Gestalt - CNET News)
Source: CNET
Impressive preservation for 6,000 year old organic artifacts discovered in Danish waters. (via Organic tools found in Stone Age camp | ScienceNordic)
Source: sciencenordic.com
Rare ancient residential compounds predating the Aztecs excavated near Mexico city. The lives of ordinary people are often the most difficult to uncover in archaeology but can reveal so much about those who came before us. (via Mexican experts excited to find ancient home ruins | The Columbus Dispatch)
Source: dispatch.com
Evidence for Neandertal Use of Fire at Roc de Marsal (France)
Study looks at several hearths from the Roc de Marsal site using field observations, soil micromorphology and GIS approaches. Difficult to link artifacts and features with specific fire events.
The British Museum has an update on this season’s archaeological excavations in the town of Amara West. “Amara West is an ancient town in northern Sudan, the adminstrative capital of Upper Nubia, known as Kush, occupied by pharaonic Egypt between 1500 and 1070 BC.” (via Amara West 2012: the town – halfway through the season « British Museum blog)
Source: blog.britishmuseum.org
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