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Novetus

Today, the first exciting findings of our #excavation project in collaboration with the Urban #Archaeology Department of the City of #Vienna were presented at the #WienMuseum. But there is a big team behind this #research!
Over the next days, we would like to introduce you to some of our dedicated employees and their tasks in more detail. Stay tuned for a look behind the scenes of #archaeological work!

#Wien #Austria #stadtarchaeologie #urbanarchaeology
#RomanHistoy #roman #RomanArchaelogy

Photo: Pavel Cuzuioc Filmproduktion. The image shows a close-up of a person's hand using a fine wooden tool to uncover a burial.
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Jens Notroff

Rewriting the past to change the present: On #ideology and (in) #archaeological narratives.

link.springer.com/article/10.1 by P. Cornell & A. Andersson, J Archaeol Res (2025). 🔓

SpringerLinkThe Past, Ethnic Purity, and the Foundations of Nazi Ideology: Archaeology at War - Journal of Archaeological ResearchThis article examines the articulation between archaeology and ideology in Nazi Germany, specifically the ideological content in archaeological narratives. We analyze German archaeology of this period in light of 19th century pan-Germanism and the German thinkers who helped shape the notion of a German national identity. Archaeology was utilized to strengthen Nazi ideology, with a particular focus on promoting ideas related to ancestry, homeland, militarism, and nationalistic fervor. The idea of Nordicism, whether pertaining to spirituality or geography, had a substantial influence on the interpretation of archaeological findings and the development of ideological narratives. The approach of Gustaf Kossinna can be viewed as the culmination of this archaeological connection to Nordicism, and it can be better understood by examining the scholars who shaped the contemporary understanding of the German national identity. Kossinna’s version of prehistory—a convoluted story of a Germanic origin—gained dominance and exerted influence over official publications and archaeological methodologies at the time. In this perspective, German was the mix of two Nordic races. This idea of a mix helped explain certain differences among populations in the Third Reich, making them part of the origin story itself. Although archaeology was not a central component of Nazi ideology, officials still showed a preference for it and employed it in many ways. Valuable knowledge obtained through a deep analysis of the Nazi case regarding the connection between ideology, warfare, and archaeological methods can help in future studies on the articulations between archaeology, ideology, and warfare.
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APSAP

Our HKU press release about using #AR/#MR #headsets to document and study the human past during #archaeological #fieldwork has been shared by multiple media outlets:
news.appliedhe.com/2024/11/21/
msn.com/en-us/news/technology/
anthropology.net/p/immersive-3
hkcna.hk/docDetail.jsp?id=1008
news.nweon.com/125916
bhkaec.org.hk/a/140805-cht
world-today-news.com/innovatin
xrtoday.com/mixed-reality/univ

Photos of archaeological site with MR and user with MR headset at archaeological site
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APSAP

On Wednesday November 13th, 2024, Professor Sebastian Heath of NYU's Institute for the Study of the Ancient World (ISAW) hosted Professor Peter J. Cobb of HKU for a discussion with the NYU community entitled “Integrating #3D Digital Data Directly into #Archaeological #Fieldwork using Head-mounted #Augmented and #Mixed Reality (#AR/#MR)”, based on the recent article: doi.org/10.5334/jcaa.140.
Read about the visit: isaw.nyu.edu/library/blog/pete

Dr Cobb at ISAW of NYU, standing next to an installation in the exhibition Madinat al-Zahra: The Radiant Capital of Islamic Spain.
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Nina Davtian

Isn’t it cool, as a paleoclimate #scientist, to co-author this new #archaeological #scientific #publication first-authored by Juan Ochando?
doi.org/10.1016/j.quascirev.20
With Belen Martrat and Barend van Drooge at IDAEA-CSIC and Joan Villanueva, Oriol Teruel, and me at ICTA-UAB.
More information in the following #thread: 👇🏻 (1/11)
#Science
#ScienceMastodon #AcademicMastodon
#Paper #OpenAccess
#Archaeology #Neandertal #Experiment
#Gibraltar #Cave #Hearth
#Biomarkers #Levoglucosan #PAHs #Retene #BPCAs

Nina Davtian (that's me!) at her work office, with the laptop screen showing the header of her co-authored article by Ochando et al. (in press) QSR (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.quascirev.2024.109025) and her pen showing where her name appears in the author list.
Header of the online article by Ochando et al. (in press) QSR (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.quascirev.2024.109025) entitled "A Neanderthal’s specialised burning structure compatible with tar obtention" and published as a gold open access paper in the Elsevier journal Quaternary Science Reviews. Screenshot taken by Nina Davtian (that's me!).
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Ms. Que Banh

The Broader Push to Rewrite #History.

Israel's assault on #Palestinian #heritage goes beyond fabricated #archaeological narratives—it’s a #systematic effort to erase history and consolidate control. Here are more key aspects of the campaign:

#Looting of #WestBank #Antiquities :

For decades, #Israel has #exploited the occupied territories' rich archaeological sites, #smuggling thousands of #artifacts to build its #colonial narrative. The new bill seeks to #institutionalize this #theft, granting #extremist officials unchecked authority over excavation and #HeritagePreservation in Palestinian areas.

The Role of the Israeli Antiquities Authority:

Under the guise of #AcademicResearch, the #IsraeliAntiquitiesAuthority frequently removes artifacts from the West Bank, exhibiting them in Israeli #museums without acknowledging their Palestinian origins. This process not only strips Palestinians of their #cultural history but also bolsters Israel’s claim to the land.

Settler-Led Excavations:

Settler organizations like #Elad are at the forefront of #illegal excavations, particularly in East #Jerusalem. These digs disrupt Palestinian neighborhoods, displace families, and create #tourist sites glorifying biblical narratives while erasing the #multicultural history of the region.

Linking Settlements to #BiblicalClaims:

Israeli settlement expansion is increasingly tied to archaeological claims. By declaring areas with supposed biblical significance, such as #Hebron or #Shiloh as part of #Jewish heritage, the #llegalOccupation justifies #annexation and denies Palestinians access to their land.

The International Fallout:

Despite warnings from Israeli #archaeologists and global institutions, the government continues its #unilateral moves. If the bill passes, Israel risks severe isolation, as #CulturalTheft violates international conventions, including #UNESCO protection of #CulturalHeritage during conflicts.

These moves are not just an assault on history—they are an extension of the colonial project, reshaping the narrative to legitimize an occupation that erases Palestinian identity. The stakes go beyond antiquities; they encompass the right of a people to their past, present, and future.

Full article by Alaa Al-Lami:
al-akhbar.com/Culture_People/3

#FreePalestine
#IsraelIsATerroristState
#IsraelWarCrimes
#IsraelRogueState
#ArmsEmbargoOnIsrael
#USAFundsGenocide
#BoycottIsrael
#BDSMovement
#BoycottIsraeliApartheid
#StopGenocide
#ApartheidIsrael
#SanctionIsrael
#ExposeIsraeliTerrorists
#ZionismIsACult
#Journalism
#Historians
#Decolonization

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Jim Wald

Polynesian Colonisation Fueled by Sweet Potato: New #Archaeological Evidence

Intriguing results: Confirms oral tradition. Crop able 2 grow in cooler #Pacific Island regions came with colonists vs later; implications for improving modern food security

medievalists.net/2024/09/polyn

Medievalists.net · Polynesian Colonisation Fueled by Sweet Potato: New Archaeological Evidence - Medievalists.netArchaeologists have discovered American sweet potato starch granules in early site deposits of Aotearoa/New Zealand’s South Island (Te Waipounamu), revealing how the tuberous root was instrumental to Polynesian colonisation of cooler climate South Pacific islands.
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Jenny Mathiasson

Here's an #InProgress shot from when I was working on the #artefacts:

The finds had been looked at by experts at Amgueddfa Cymru but they were still quite grubby, so my job was to clean and stabilise.

Here you can see my fav #tools for cleaning #archaeological finds: #porcupine #quills and brushes!

Fragile areas were consolidated, active corrosion inhibited, and some of the finds were coated if they looked like they'd cause trouble later.

Fin.

Two Bronze Age axe heads are lying on a white background, with a porcupine quill and a short flat brush with white-ish bristles in the middle. The left hand axe is partially caked in mud and the right hand one is mud-free.
#BeforeAndAfter#conservation#archaeology
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PhoenixSerenity

Watching this #documentary.

#Sudan, ancient #Nubia, is home to many unique natural & #archaeological treasures. This land of the #Black #pharaohs has even has more #pyramids than its famous neighbour, Egypt – yet there are no visitors, no tourists & no foreign travellers. #CutOff from the rest of the world, Sudan, a former safe haven for international #terrorists, is one of the most #unstable countries on the planet.

youtu.be/02zjsDiv3ZU?si=A9ptIa

YouTubeSudan: Journey into one of the most closed countries in the worldBy Best Documentary
#MiddleEast#GlobalSouth#HumanRights
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