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2,400-year-old puppets discovered atop pyramid in El Salvador

In San Isidro, El Salvador, archaeologists have unearthed a stunning set of 2,400-year-old ceramic puppets atop a pyramidal structure. These findings shed new light on ancient public rituals and cultural exchanges in Central America...

More information: archaeologymag.com/2025/03/pup

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Open letter from over 250 archaeologists and cultural heritage professionals calling on the World Archaeological Congress to join the Palestinian-led academic boycott of Israel in response to "Israel's crimes against Palestinians, including its genocide in Gaza and its underlying apartheid regime" and "targeted destruction of Palestinian cultural heritage":
drive.google.com/file/d/1hcOph

Sign here (before 18 March):
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Google DocsWAC open letter Feb 18_2025.pdf
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In #archaeology we love *analytical* machine learning applications, like the ones that can search through aerial photographs for something we're interested in, or make a charred scroll legible.

But we mostly hate *generative* applications, like LLMs and prompt-based image generators. Because they debase scientific knowledge with their hallucinations, and undermine skilled writing and painting.

Roman 'voodoo doll' from Eining: Hand-modeled clay figurines with puncture holes are commonly referred to as 'voodoo dolls'. Archaeological and epigraphic evidence indicates that these figurines were pierced with nails or needles by individuals attempting to influence or harm a person.

Dating 2nd/3rd century AD.

On display at Archäologische Staatssammlung München

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A rare find in Şanlıurfa! 😲 Authorities seized an embroidered python skin, believed to be of Medieval Egyptian origin. The intricate carvings offer insights into the era's belief system. This unique artifact sheds light on ancient Egyptian culture & religious practices.🐍📜 More: ancientist.com/2025/02/14/medi #archaeology #egypt #artifact #history #newz

Ancientist · Medieval Egyptian-Origin Embroidered Python Skin Seized in Şanlıurfa | AncientistMedieval Egyptian-Origin Embroidered Python Skin Seized in Şanlıurfa. In 2021, an operation conducted by the Turkish Gendarmerie...

Busy day at Stonehenge as the stones are moved forward one hour

Stonehenge is one of the world's most iconic prehistoric monuments, but did you know that parts of it have been moved in modern times? This fascinating image shows a moment from the 1950s restoration efforts, but with a humorous twist—it almost looks like the stones are being adjusted for daylight saving time! Of course, no one is actually resetting Stonehenge for daylight saving time—but this real historical photo from the 1950s restoration efforts makes it look that way! The Real […]

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