Neolithic

Strategy of Presenting Prehistoric Sites Like an Open-air Stand. Why and How and from a Sustainable Development Perspective

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Mona Abo Azan 1
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Introduction

One of the heritage resources of prehistoric sites, where prehistory is a diverse and wide-ranging field of study, appears as the triple determination between geography and climate, humans and their type of social organisation. Prehistory has bequeathed us evocative monuments and landscapes from the earliest human occupation, spanning enormous environmental and technological changes, and including several human species. Thus, prehistoric sites have great meaning in both natural and cultural history.

Can Experimental Archaeology Confirm Ethnographic Evidence? The Case of Aboriginal Boomerangs Used as Retouchers

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Eva Francesca Martellotta 1, 2
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In this article, an experimental programme is used to examine how boomerangs may be used to retouch stone tools. The programme's findings confirm ethnographic data pertaining to the employment of hardwood boomerangs in retouching activities and investigate their technological similarities to Palaeolithic bone retouchers...

Book Review: Experimentelle Archäologie in Europa, Jahrbuch 2022

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Stefanie Ulrich 1
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Annual Proceedings of the EXAR Tagung
***The periodical is published by Gunter Schöbel and the European Association for the Advancement of Archaeology by Experiment e. V. (Europäische Vereinigung zur Förderung der Experimentellen Archäologie) in collaboration with the Pfahlbaummuseum Unterhuldingen...

Midwinter's Magical Quest

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United Kingdom

MEET THE HOLLY KING AND DEER QUEEN IN THIS ALTERNATIVE CHRISTMAS ADVENTURE!

Embark upon “Midwinter’s Magical Quest” right in the heart of Hampshire and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of ancient traditions brought to life! Join us on a heart-warming journey as we celebrate winter traditions from a time long before the commercial holidays.

Workshop Sketching Fossils

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the Netherlands

On Wednesday 15 and 22 November, the Hunebed Center will open its registers especially for illustrators! Led by painter Esther Schlebos, a two-day workshop will take place where you will have the opportunity to closely examine and sketch real fossils and faithful replicas.