The significance of the Kennewick man to Native Americans is that they desire to label it as one of their ancient ancestors‚ and honor it in the customary fashions typical of their people. The significance of the remains to the scientific community‚and particularly the archaeological field‚ is that from the established institutions and their documentation of prehistory‚ this being should not have even been in this location! The accepted accounts of mankind and evolution would say that this skeleton
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Archeology Kennewick Man I would like to begin with an overview of the current federal court case regarding the human remains found along the Columbia river in Washington state in the summer of 1996. On the 28th of July 1996 the bones of an unidentified man were found along the Columbia river in Washington state by two men at an off shore powerboat race‚ the first pieces of the skull were discovered ten feet from the shore line and reported to the authorities. There was a subsequent search
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Cultural History - In archaeology…’the culture region’ - regional chronologies - description of ‘tool kits’ - lots of emphasis on sites with long term occupations - direct historical approach…working back through time to understand histories Cultural History: Seriation - a relative dating technique to put things in a series - relative dating techniques depend on another line of information to know which end is the beginning and which is the end…stratigraphic level is the most common
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A SEMINAR REPORT ON UNDERWATER ACOUSTIC COMMUNICATION CHANNEL [pic] Submitted By SOWMYA.G.S 1DS06TE099 [pic] Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) In
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I am _______ ________‚ newly appointed Site Manager at Akrotiri. After exploring the site’s premises I have much to write about. There is a significant amount of site-management problems and issues‚ which exists at Akrotiri. Marinatos was right when he said that it would take several generations of archaeologists to uncover everything. Even today I know that it will be a long time before everything is unearthed and completed to its original state. There is a lot of work to be done and problems to
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“Kennewick Man” The highly controversial treatment and care of the human skeletal remains that have come to be referred to as the "Kennewick Man" or the "Ancient One"‚ disinterred; July‚ 28‚ 1996‚ poses a multiplex of conflict. The remains were removed from a location below the surface of Lake Wallula‚ a section of the Columbia River pooled behind McNary Dam in Kennewick‚ Washington State‚ during a water sports event‚ July 29th. Being informed of the discovery of the remains‚ the U.S Army Corps
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When we think of prehistoric bones and fossils we think of dinosaurs and creatures of huge amount of size‚ but the findings of Kennewick Man changed the very thought of prehistoric beings. So exactly who is the Kennewick Man and why is he so important? Why is he given such a name as to Kennewick Man? Why would anyone want to fight and file lawsuits on each other to for a pile of old dusty bones? Well that’s what is found here on the case of “Kennewick Man.” Scientist and Native Americans just can’t
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Over the past centuries‚ since its discovery in 1749‚ many archaeologists have contributed to our understanding of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Archaeologists were initially focused on excavating‚ most of which were improperly done causing extensive damage. It wasn’t until the 19th century‚ when archaeologist Giuseppe Fiorelli introduced new excavation methods; those succeeded him include August Mau‚ Vittorio Spinazzola and Amendo Maiuri. Now attention has shifted towards conservations and restorations
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Ancient Astronauts The basic story/argument being presented is the notion that aliens are responsible for the most ancient civilizations on earth. Erich von Daniken claims that the myths‚ arts‚ social organizations of ancient cultures were introduced by astronauts from another world. He questions not just the capacity for memory‚ but the capacity for culture and civilization itself‚ in ancient people. Prehistoric humans did not develop their own arts and technologies‚ but rather were taught art
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Herculaneum Uncovered 1. Where is Herculaneum located? What happened to the city? A. Herculaneum is located in Rome. The city was buried in ash from Mount Vesuvius. 2. Why is Herculaneum important to archeology today? B. It is important because unlike other ancient cities‚ it was better preserved so they can really study the habitants that live in Herculaneum. 3. What are some of the challenges that archeologists face when examining the city of Herculaneum? C. Some
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