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Friday, April 30, 2004
Early human fire mastery revealed
Human-like species migrating out of their African homeland had mastered the use of fire up to 790,000 years ago, the journal Science reports.
The evidence, from northern Israel, suggests species such as Homo erectus may have been surprisingly sophisticated in their behaviour.
The find links earlier evidence of controlled fire from Africa with later discoveries in Eurasia, scientists say.
Hang on, this isn't Cook's bone
From a large sea mammal or perhaps an antler, but definitely not Captain Cook's leg bone . . . the Australian Museum's Dr Jude Philp with the discredited arrow. Photo: Robert Pearce
Just as St Peter's prizes the remains of the first Pope, Sydney's Australian Museum has long cherished its own sacred relic - an arrow made from Captain Cook's leg bone.
But yesterday, the 234th anniversary of Cook's Botany Bay landing, the myth of the bone was officially shattered. Not only is it almost certainly not human, the arrow was probably made in North America.
Tradition has it that after Cook was stabbed to death in the Sandwich Islands in 1779, during his third voyage, part of his leg bone was fashioned by locals into the shaft of an arrow.
In 1824 it was taken to London as a gift from the then king of Hawaii, who died from measles before achieving his aim of meeting his English counterpart.
DNA tests at the University of Queensland and the University of Auckland also turned up bad news. 'It looked like there was no DNA in the arrow to collect.' "
Bones found to be animal remains
Bones unearthed in central Queenstown on Monday and thought to be possibly human were animal bones, an archaeologist determined yesterday.
Dunedin archaeologist Peter Petchey was brought in after a digger undertaking a water supply upgrade uncovered a sheet of metal and some bones on Brecon St, close to Queenstown Cemetery."
The website of the World Archaeological Congress
The World Archaeological Congress (WAC) is a non-governmental, not-for-profit organization and is the only representative world-wide body of practising archaeologists. WAC seeks to promote interest in the past in all countries, to encourage the development of regionally-based histories and to foster international academic interaction. Its aims are based on the need to recognise the historical and social roles as well as the political context of archaeology, and the need to make archaeological studies relevant to the wider community.
Thursday, April 29, 2004
Archaeologist will investigate bones found beneath street
An archaeologist will today study bones unearthed under a central Queenstown street during earthworks on Monday.
Queenstown Lakes District Council parks and open space director Paul Wilson said a digger looking for a water connection on Brecon St uncovered what appeared to be a metal sheet and bones, possibly skeletal, adjacent to the Queenstown Cemetery.
The contractor stopped work immediately, secured the site and notified the council. The bones were not removed and site has since been left undisturbed.
The bones were located well outside the current cemetery boundary but the road was not formed until about 1906, Mr Wilson said.
Lakes District Museum manager David Clarke said the cemetery reserve was mapped in the 1860s and covered a wider area."
Friday, April 23, 2004
National Archaeology Week (Aus)
Meet the archaeologists! - The funny stories - discoveries bits worth a read especialy.
NZ university research ranked on world scale
The top research subject was philosophy, followed by anthropology, archaeology and earth sciences. "
Tauranga Museum Talks
When was earliest Polynesian settlement of Bay of Plenty and New Zealand?
Presented by Associate Professor David J. Lowe PhD FNZSSS MRSN
Tuesday 18 May
5.30pm-6.30pm
Room 104, Bongard Centre, Bay of Plenty Polytechnic, Cameron Road, Tauranga
The Battle of Gate Pa
Presented by Peter Rolleston
Tuesday 25 May 2004
5.30pm-6.30pm
Room 104, Bongard Centre, Bay of Plenty Polytechnic, Cameron Road, Tauranga
Wednesday, April 21, 2004
"Minister seeks candidates for Conservation Boards
Forty-six vacancies on NZ?9s 14 regional conservation boards have been advertised this weekend by the Hon Chris Carter, Minister of Conservation.
'I am keen to receive nominations for people with a strong background and genuine interest in conservation wishing to contribute to conservation management in New Zealand,' Mr Carter said today.
'You won?9t get rich being on a conservation board but it is a unique opportunity to participate in local conservation planning and policy development affecting the management of public conservation areas.'
Nominations close on 30 April 2004. "
Buried rail treasure uncovered
A section of a wooden rail line buried beneath a landslip since 1938 has been uncovered during efforts to restore a historic log hauler tramway near Otaki Forks.
Department of Conservation staff and community volunteers attending a recent metal stabilisation workshop at Sheridan Creek discovered the wooden rail and sleepers while digging up and restoring iron rails from a section of the line. "
Monday, April 19, 2004
Untitled Document28th – 30th September 2004
"Explorations, Investigations & New Directions"
Flinders University
Adelaide, South Australia
Sunday, April 18, 2004
Cave yields 'earliest jewellery'
The oldest pieces of jewellery made by modern humans have emerged in Africa.
The oldest pieces of jewellery made by modern humans have emerged in Africa.
Shell beads found in Blombos Cave on the southern tip of the continent are 75,000 years old, scientists say. The shells were recovered in clusters. "
Friday, April 16, 2004
Human remains found in new Bay subdivision
The pa was originally found by an archaeologist commissioned by the trust to determine whether any Maori sites existed on the 50ha of planned Lynley Park subdivision.
Archaeologist Ken Phillips surveyed the site, which stretches from Omokoroa Rd by the railway line to the edge of the estuary opposite the former Plummers Point holiday park, and determined there could be some remains _ though not significant enough to stop development.
When heavy machinery started to churn up earth five weeks ago, a defended pa site was unearthed on a ridge. "
Tuesday, April 13, 2004
Waterwheel seat to spin on Opanuku again
Henderson's newly refurbished waterwheel will soon be back in place on the Opanuku Creek.
The wheel's creator, Oratia resident Dave Harre, hopes to have it back by the Sel Peacock Drive bridge this week, next to the historic Mill Cottage.
Mr Harre built the wheel as part of Henderson's 150th celebrations in 1994.
It was recently removed for maintenance, funded through a $2000 Waitakere Licensing Trust grant.
The wheel is a copy of the original which was used to power Thomas Henderson's sawmill in the late 19th century before being destroyed by a huge flood in 1870. "
Wednesday, April 07, 2004
Movie download 1.4 MB
A bit late with this one - archaeology, or at least video production, on a massive scale. Needs realplayer.
Evolution for Teaching
New Zealand take on this from the University of Waikato - see the NZ evidence and human evolution pages in particular.
Monday, April 05, 2004
National Archaeology Students' Conference 2004 September 28-30
Flinders University, Adelaide South Australia.
The Flinders University NASC committee invite students of archaeology and related disciplines to participate in the National Archaeology Students' Conference to be held on campus from September 28-30.
The aim of NASC is to provide a non-threatening, supportive forum for students to present papers or posters, exchange ideas, gain experience and interact with students from other universities.
The NASC theme “Explorations, Investigations and New Directions" focuses on acknowledging the accomplishments of the past and seeking new ways of interpreting and using archaeology in the future. However, this theme is not restrictive - topics for presentation are open.
250 word abstracts are required by Friday 30th July 2004
For more information contact NASC publicity officer
Leanne Taylor
LeanneGTaylor@hotmail.com
Saturday, April 03, 2004
Thursday, April 01, 2004
HPT sues over loss of Waitangi site
The Historic Places Trust is taking court action against a Northland company for alleged unauthorised destruction of an archaeological site at Waitangi.
The trust said the case, which is listed for a status hearing at Kaikohe District Court tomorrow, is related to earthworks by Far North Holdings last April.
FNHL, a trading enterprise controlled by Far North District Council, has indicated it will strongly dispute the claim.
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