The latest compilation of the sometimes quite interesting archaeological news from around the world by the people at Stone Pages is in my mailbox today. I cannot really pick one or two this time, so I'll offer you half a dozen instead:
Paleolithic:
- The latest movie craze: Werner Herzog's 3D film... of Grotte Chauvet - trailer at YouTube, interview at Der Spiegel
- Early Brits drank on human skull cups - PLoS ONE paper
Neolithic:
- 9 meters underwater at the Isle of Wigh... there is a whole Neolithic settlement with incredibly preserved wood artifacts - video at BBC
- Recognize Somaliland to preserve its Neolithic treasures (right), or why UNESCO will not protect the impressive Neolithic cave art of this very real African state - article at CNN
- Sauna and pork feast remains at Marden Henge, England. I'd say this pretty much demolishes the idea that saunas have any sort of Celtic or Indoeuropean specific cultural link - article at This is Wiltshire
Metal Ages:
- The Jordanian town that survived the worst drought 4200 years ago - Unreported Heritage (right: dolmen from Tell el-Hammam outskirts)
- Iron ages tombs discovered in Uyghristan (Xinjiang Uyghur) - People's Daily Online
European's artists seem to have skills skills that were remarkably advanced.
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