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Feature: A history of archaeology and excavation at Saqqara

Heritage Key (Jonathan Yeomans) The cemetery at Saqqara is one of the most important archaeological sites in Egypt. Over six kilometres long, it boasts thousands of underground burial sites, as well as the six-step Djoser pyramid – Egypt’s oldest pyramid. The ruins at Saqqara have long attracted the interest of explorers, grave-robbers and local people. Travellers first reported evidence...

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Even Kids Are Being Subjected to Archaeological Misinformation

As the good people at ASOR demonstrate today, pointing out this bit of misrepresentation of the field of archaeology: Maybe she should be renamed Dora the Dilettante? Posted in Archaeology

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Archaeological Namesakes

I've been publishing stuff in Fornvännen since 1994. But making a vanity search in the journal's on-line version, I found that I am not the first Rund'?ist in the Fornvännen's history. My family name was mentioned once in those pages before I showed up. In 1935, Bengt Hildebrand published a bibliographical essay in Fornvännen titled (and I translate), "Notes on the bibliography...

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Journals: New - Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences

Springer I've only just noticed this journal which was published for the first time this year. It is not specific to Egypt but it might be of interest to those with concerns about scientific methods and approaches. Some of the first articles are available free of charge. Presents the latest scientific methodologies in archaeological research Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences covers the full...

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THE UCL ARAMAIC INCANTATION BOWL CONTROVERSY is...

THE UCL ARAMAIC INCANTATION BOWL CONTROVERSY is back in the news: UK scholars linked to 'stolen' bowls of Babylon Suppressed report reveals archaeological treasures were dug up after Gulf war * Vanessa Thorpe and James Doeser * The Observer, Sunday 8 November 2009 * Article history A secret report on the chequered history of priceless Aramaic bowls loaned to a leading university has exposed an apparent...

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Missing legs of 900-year-old Buddhist statue found in Cambodian jungle

An archaeology professor has discovered the missing legs of a 900-year-old Buddhist statue deep in the Cambodian jungle, rewriting history in the process.

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Archaeologists Track Infamous Conquistador Through Southeast

Sixteenth century glass beads are among the rare artifacts discovered at Fernbank Museum of Natural History's archaeology site, which scholars believe is a stop along Hernando de Soto's trek through the Southeast in 1540. (Credit: Dan Schultz/Fernbank Museum of Natural History) From Science Daily: Science Daily (Nov. 5, 2009) — Archaeologists at Atlanta's Fernbank Museum of Natural History have...

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Three arrested for Viking treasure theft

Three men, including the board member of an auction house, have been arrested on Gotland in connection with the plunder of hundreds of Viking-era silver artifacts from the Baltic Sea island, Sveriges Radio reports. Island thieves bag Viking treasure (2 Nov 09) The three men, 38, 44 and 45, all live on the mainland, though two also own homes on Gotland. One of the men, a 44-year-old from Stockholm,...

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Caught between looting & museums

Archaeology is a far more complex endeavour today than it ever was in the past due to the many parties trying to get hold of the artefacts before they are properly excavated & catalogued. Most countries have legal frameworks in place to prevent this, but direct action against who purchase illegally excavated pieces will also [...]

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PICTURES: "Extraordinary" Ancient Skeletons Found

Photograph courtesy Saxony-Anhalt State Office for Heritage Management and Archaeology From National Geographic: This "extraordinary" skeleton of a woman buried in a seated position was discovered during an archaeological survey before the planned construction of a high-speed train track in central Germany, scientists said in a statement. The woman, who lived in the early Bronze Age (roughly...

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In the Field - Digging in the Nile

Heritage Key (Paula Veiga) I suppose that I can get away with describing underwater excavations as field work :-) Video and accompanying article about the excavations taking place in the Nile itself at Aswan. The video concentrates on items being brought out of the Nile at the moment of their extraction from the water. It doesn't show any underwater footage. Here's an extract from the article: Ever...

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New Discoveries Related to Temple Mount

Foundation Stone has a fascinating interview with Zachi Zweig, who co-leads the Temple Mount Sifting Project with Gabriel Barkay. It was Zweig who brought public attention to the Muslim dumping of the Temple Mount material many years ago, and his initiative led Barkay to secure a permit for the project. Barkay was interviewed recently about the project, and now Zweig provides more detail about some...

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Lecture tour: BSS in Egypt - Exploring Amarna

As usual I'm using my owner's rights to break my own rules and plug a tour/lecture meeting. operated by Lucia Gahlin and the Bloomsbury Summer School . This one is a bit special partly because over 50% of the profit is going to the Amarna Trust . Thanks to the October tour/course they will be able to give the Amarna Trust nearly £4000. October was sold out but there are some places left for December...

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Ojo Guareña - Another day trip on the to do list ....

These caves are part of the karstic complex of " Ojo Guareña ", which has been recognised as a Natural Monument according to the "Ley de Espacios Naturales" (Law of Natural Spaces), due to its complex network of subterranean galleries, and also declared "Bien de Interés Cultural" (Asset of Cultural Interest). This complex constitutes the largest network of...

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Excavation uncovers ritual site

An archaeological excavation held on an islet off the coast of Umm Al Quwain, close to the earlier fishing village of Akab, recently revealed that ancient fishing rites were conducted by tribesmen.The bones of dugongs, a large marine mammal resembling a sea cow, were found symbolically arranged on a mound which experts believe was used for ceremonial purposes.[...]gulfnews.com

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Are there any scholarships or grants out there for people studying Native American Archaeology?

Where would one look for scholarships or grants for an undergraduate looking to study Native American History, Archaeology, and Anthropology? Get Your Free Education Guide – Click Here

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Replacements, Ltd. - Home of over 300,000 tableware patterns and more than 13,000,000 pieces in stock

Introduction Archeologists tell us that human beings began decorating and ornamenting their dinnerware utensils in the Late Stone Age, some 30,000 years ago. With their efforts to beautify common utensils, our ancestors from prehistory apparently viewed dining together as a way to strengthen social ties and create pleasant memories. Replacements, Ltd. founder and owner Bob Page hasn’t been in the dinnerware

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Can This Be Right, over 300,000 Tableware Patterns In One Place

This is very interesting. Finally, a place to find my Rosenthal dinnerplates.

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Ortonovo seeks funds for Luni's archeological site

Ortonovo seeks funds for Luni's archeological site - legionofmarduk

1,050,000 u.s. dollars (700,000 Euro) this is the amount needed by the Commune of Ortonovo, in the Lunigiana coast of Eastern Liguria (bordering Tuscany) to renew and relaunch the touristical infrastructure of the Luni archeological site, at the mouth of the River Magra. Luni, founded in the year 155 of the Ancient Era (576 years after Rome) and consecrated to Diana Lucifera...