anthropology

Stone age artists carved detailed human and animal rock art in Namibia

Engravings of animal tracks and human footprints appear in numerous traditions of prehistoric rock art around the world and many of these engravings can be found in Namibia. 

Mexico uncovers 'elite' Mayan palace used to home ancient rulers

The discovery marks the first-ever finding of such a structure used for residential purposes in the Mayan site, located in the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico.

Rare 3,800-year-old passageway and vault found in northern Israel

Archaeologists excavated a corbelled passageway and a large vault built of thousands of unfired mud bricks, the first example of corbelled architecture found in Israel.

By AARON PORIS/THE MEDIA LINE
24/09/2023

7,000-year-old animal and human remains found in Saudi Arabian stone structures

The discoveries suggest that people gathered at stone structures to perform rituals, depositing animal horns and skulls, in Saudi Arabia about 7,000 years ago. 

Has Mexico solved the mystery of the Mayan Acropolis of Ek' Balam?

A painting on a stone cover found at the Ek' Balam archaeological site in Mexico may give insight into the ancient Mayans.

AAA's boycott of Israel is discriminatory, academic association charges

“The decision constitutes an infringement of the freedom of students and scholars to interact, study, and conduct research about Israel,” the statement argues.

American Anthropological Association boycott of Israel will be to its detriment - opinion

The resolution will certainly act as a blacklist and litmus test for Israeli and Jewish anthropologists in the context of university departments, and in classrooms.

By ALEX JOFFE  , ASAF ROMIROWSKY
30/07/2023

Can the British woman who found Richard III's remains find another king?

British historian Philippa Langley led the discovery of Richard III's resting place and now she thinks she knows where Henry I is buried.

15/06/2023

What advantages did curly hair give to our early human ancestors?

Life before air conditioning: Curly hair kept early humans cool and protected early humans from the sun’s radiative heat.

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