ArkéoTopia European Association of Archaeologists We published a brief on this topic in the TEA current issue of the European Association of Archaeologists: The upcoming European Elections and EAA’s Benchmarks. If you are member, let's read 😉

Should the #StoneAge be renamed the #WoodAge ? What are your thoughts on this idea? #Archaeology cosmosmagazine.com/history/archae…

The NTNU University Museum ( #Norway ) recreated the Hitra man, who was originally found in 1916 on the island of Hitra. He was c. 25 yo and died c. 4000 ya. He may have drowned since the sea level was higher than today and he was found at a 4 m deep site. tinyurl.com/2p9yvy5

The #Neolithic site of Ness of Brodgar, #Scotland , has been excavated in the Summer for the last 20 years. 2024 will be the last excavation season of this amazing site! The site will be covered up to protect it for future generations. #Archaeology theguardian.com/science/articl…

***WARNING: HUMAN REMAINS*** #Archaeology has a role in expanding our knowledge and understanding of recent times, as more victims of the Spanish Civil War were found in the Barranco de Víznar ravine . DNA tests will be able to identify family members. tinyurl.com/43a6kftu

Have a look at the list of publications shortlisted by the Book Prize selection committee. The winner will be announced at the Opening Ceremony of the 30th EAA Annual Meeting in Rome, Italy. #EAA2024 #Archaeology e-a-a.org/EAA/Navigation…

You can now submit your nominations for the 2024 European Archaeological Heritage Prize. This year comes with novelties in the format and the sponsorship of CIRAM
Deadline for submissions is 1 July. Check all information at e-a-a.org/HeritagePrize

A chunk of Tyrian purple, a rare dye made of snails and used on the clothing of elites in #Roman period, was found for the first time in Carlisle, #UK #Archaeoloy bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

The facial reconstruction of a 75,000-year-old #Neanderthal woman was revealed. It was based on a skull found in Shanidar Cave in Iraqi Kurdistan. Details on the project by University of Cambridge can be found here: cam.ac.uk/stories/shanid… bbc.co.uk/news/science-e… #Archaeology

A German-Serbian research team recently identified a Late #Neolithic settlement near the Tamiš River in Northeast #Serbia - an exceptional and rare find in the region. phys.org/news/2024-04-a…

The Danish flagship Gribshunden caught fire on its voyage to Kalmar #Sweden in 1495 and sank. A new survey of the ship identified two cannon carriages and a chest of weapons, shedding light on the evolution of naval warfare in medieval Europe. tinyurl.com/4p7fvmef

A sword found in Valencia, #Spain in 1994 is the first Islamic-era weapon to be found in the city. Dated to the 10th century, it reflects Iberia's Arab inheritance. (Image: SIAM) archaeology.org/news/12351-240…

New Neolithic monuments are found in #Ireland through the use of LiDAR livescience.com/archaeology/la… #Archaeology #RemoteSensing

Ancient DNA has changed the way we think about and investigate the past. New data has shed light on the relationships, kinship and social norms of the Avar people of central Europe. #aDNA #Archaeology #Hungary nature.com/articles/d4158…

Metal detectorists found a miniature bronze portrait of Alexander the Great on an island in #Denmark . The artefacts were surrendered to the Museum West Zealand. livescience.com/archaeology/ro…

The analysis of a carbonized papyrus from #Herculaneum ( #Italy ) with a range of modern imaging techniques may have revealed the burial place of the Greek philosopher Plato (427 – 348 BC) heritagedaily.com/2024/04/carbon… #Archaeology

Researchers believe that #Stonehenge may have been aligned with the Moon as well as the Sun #Archaeology theconversation.com/stonehenge-may…

Many congratulations to Felipe Criado-Boado, former president of the EAA

***CONTENT WARNING: Human Remains*** Excavations in Ossonoba, #Roman city in the south of #Portugal , revealed remains of a man, a young woman, and baby. Tomb had been sealed with limestone slabs taken from older monumental buildings. archaeology.org/news/12324-240…

Oldest known piece of fermented bread may have been found in #Turkey dating to around 6,600 BC. independent.co.uk/news/science/a… #Archaeology