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Greek Mythology and Archaeology The Paleoanthropology Society Home Page Anthropology Resources on the Internet This resource area is meant to be used as a tool for finding information on anthropology that is available on the web. Please note other Resource links to on the left hand site and look at the Careers Development pages for information on funding opportunities. AAA is not responsible for and does not endorse the following websites, but merely provides the information. Anthropologists Archaeology Resources Biological/Physical Anthropology Ethnography Etnografia.it Available in both English and Italian Ethnographic Studies Internet Resources Page Collection of resources in anthropology, ethnomusicology, folklore and folklife, by the Library of Congress OSEA The Open School of Ethnography and Anthropology Non-degree school that offers ethnographic training programs to undergraduates and graduate students, including a summer field school, a winter ethnography study abroad program and an ethnography writer's workshop. General Resources Listservs and Discussion Groups Online Journals and Libraries

Xiongnu Archaeology Finally, we note the striking results of the excavation of another major elite tomb in Buriatia, by Sergei Miniaev of the Institute of Material Culture in the Russian Academy of Sciences in St. Petersburg. Between 1997 and 2005, he supervised the excavation of tomb complex no. 7 at Tsaraam, just north of the border between Russia and Mongolia. The internal tomb structure, carefully documented in this excavation, was particularly complex, and the finds of artifacts particularly rich. Among the latter were the remains of a Han Chinese chariot, numerous fragments of Han mirrors which had been ritually broken and fired, and several "sacrificial dolls," constructed around the real skulls of babies. There were finds of lacquer and gold, a birchbark box with an incised picture of nomad gers, and much more. Daniel C.

Society for American Archaeology > Home Welcome | The Institute for Archaeologists Egyptian Art and Archaeology at Memphis Univeristy IEAA NEWS and INFORMATION The Institute of Egyptian Art and Archaeology is a Tennessee Center of Excellence. It is a component of the Department of Art at The University of Memphis, in Memphis, Tennessee (USA). The IEAA is dedicated to the study of the art, history and culture of ancient Egypt through teaching, research, exhibition, and community education. The Egyptian Gallery is OPEN "Featured Creatures: Animals in Ancient Egyptian Art." Now open in the Egyptian Gallery at the University of Memphis Art Museum, through November 26, 2014. Come see animals, both wild and tame, as they were represented in ancient Egyptian art at the Art Museum of the University of Memphis. For additional information, click here. Dr. For more information, click here. CHECK OUT the newest updates for this bibliographic resource for Egyptology! Compiled under the direction of Dr. For more information and to access the list, click here. Events and Programs about Ancient Egypt 2014 - 2015 Dr. "Title to be Announced."

Emerging Explorers Programs National Geographic Announces Its Emerging Explorers for 2013 A roboticist, an astrobiologist, a glaciologist, a planetary geologist, an entrepreneur, and an artist are among the 17 visionary, young trailblazers from around the world who have been selected as this year’s National Geographic Emerging Explorers. National Geographic's Emerging Explorers Program recognizes and supports uniquely gifted and inspiring young adventurers, scientists, photographers, and storytellers—explorers who are already making a difference early in their careers. To help the Emerging Explorers realize their potential, National Geographic awards each of them $10,000 for research and exploration. Selection Process The Emerging Explorers Program does not accept applications or unsolicited nominations. National Geographic relies on a network of experts who nominate new candidates each year.

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