Tag: Bronze Age

The archaeology of the Bronze Age in South Asia

Today afternoon (3:00 PM in the Canary Islands), Dr. Francesc C. Conesa will give an invited lecture on the Indus Civilization and our work in India and Pakistan at the University of La Laguna. Francesc will summarise the main highlights and recent discoveries of the archaeology of the Indus Civilisation to first-year undergraduates of the…
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Semi-nomadic pastoralism and the origins of the Indus Civilization

Dr. Francesc C. Conesa was invited to give a seminar in the Spanish National Archaeological Museum (MAN) to present the latest developments and forthcoming plans of the project “Kachchh Archaeological Project: trade, pastoralism and the origins of the Indus Civilisation” (Palarq Foundation): Semi-nomadic pastoralism and the origins of the Indus Civilization 14th November 18h CET. Open…
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New paper! Diet and Resource Management in Palaikastro: Insights into Bronze Age Economy

Join us on an archaeological journey to the Minoan city of Palaikastro in eastern Crete, as we explore the recently published research paper on the management of diet and natural resources (Gestió de la dieta i dels recursos naturals a la ciutat minoica de Palaikastro). Through the ‘Palace and Landscape at Palaikastro’ (PALAP) project, a…
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News from the Mongolian steppe: latest campaign sheds further light on nomadic societies and pastoralism 

During late May and June, we conducted new excavation and exploration work in Züünkhangai, as part of the project that aims to investigate Bronze Age nomadic societies and pastoralism in Mongolia.  ZK513: A 4000-Year-Old Winter Camp Still in Use Today The objective of the 2023 archaeological campaign was multifaceted. The team primarily excavated the site…
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Open Access! Presenting the PALAP dataset: Unraveling Ancient Lifestyles in Crete

New publication presents dataset with records of primary archaeobotanical and zooarchaeological remains from the ‘Palace and Landscape at Palaikastro’ (PALAP) excavation project, providing insight to ongoing debates surrounding the Bronze Age, including the emergence and economic organisation of urban centres during this era. We are thrilled to announce the release of a comprehensive dataset of our latest findings…
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