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Thursday, May 31, 2018

 
First direct dating of Homo antecessor - HeritageDaily - Heritage & Archaeology News: " time range of between 772,000 and 949,000 years"



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No apology for attack on wreck - NZ Herald:



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Stolen shipwreck relics said to be selling on net - NZ Herald:



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Old tunnel may become part of trail | Otago Daily Times Online News:



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150-year-old ship unearthed near entrance to Kaipara Harbour - NZ Herald:



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Maori village dating back to the 14th century | The Gisborne Herald:



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Archaeologists uncover Maori village dating back to 14th century in Gisborne - 'A really important period of New Zealand history' | 1 NEWS NOW | TVNZ:



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James Cook: The Voyages - The British Library: "James Cook: The Voyages
Open until Tue 28 Aug 2018"



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Sunken ceramic treasures star in maritime exhibition - Chinadaily.com.cn: "Sunken ceramic treasures star in marit"



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Landwrap June 2018 | Land Information New Zealand (LINZ): "Digitisation of records in the North Island"



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Wednesday, May 30, 2018

 
Watch: 'It's very rare' – suspected 19th century shipwreck exposed on Auckland's rugged Muriwai Beach | 1 NEWS NOW | TVNZ:



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"Plug and Play" Genetics, Racial Migrations and Human History - Scientific American Blog Network:

John Terrell.

 
Whangarei's archaeological gem captures imagination of students | Voxy.co.nz:



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Tuesday, May 29, 2018

 
Evidence of ancient feast unearthed near Pilbara mining site - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation):



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This Maya Village Was Frozen in Time by a Volcano | Good Sh*t | OZY:



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Dark Mofo's underground 'monument' divides Tasmanian Aboriginal leaders - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation):



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The violent collectors who gathered Indigenous artefacts for the Queensland Museum | NITV:



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Human bones unearthed at construction site | Māori Television: "Human remains, or kōiwi, have been discovered at a construction site for the Waikato Expressway."



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Ancient Rome’s Collapse Is Written Into Arctic Ice - The Atlantic:



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Archaeologists Uncover New Treasure Trove Of Wonders At Pompeii | IFLScience:



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Aussie animals confound archaeologists | Cosmos:



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Return Persian antiquity to Iran, New York district attorney says | The Art Newspaper:



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Sweeping gene survey reveals new facets of evolution: "In analysing the barcodes across 100,000 species, the researchers found a telltale sign showing that almost all the animals emerged about the same time as humans.

What they saw was a lack of variation in so-called "neutral" mutations, which are the slight changes in DNA across generations that neither help nor hurt an individual's chances of survival."

Ed: Puts a perspective on "Out of Africa"



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Pharaoh in the Basement - Archaeology Magazine Archive:



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War erupts over metal detecting on Britain's battlefields :



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Monday, May 28, 2018

 
War erupts over metal detecting on Britain's battlefields :



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200-year-old almanac offers insight into history of magic in Australia - 7.30:

Buildings archaeology.



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Sunday, May 27, 2018

 
3D Scans Help Preserve History, But Who Should Own Them? : All Tech Considered : NPR:



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Saturday, May 26, 2018

 
Ancient wood carving returns to Hawaii, will be displayed at Bishop Museum - KHON:



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Archaeology dig at Toowong Cemetery a chance to unearth Brisbane history - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation):



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Funding secured to replace century-old bridge no longer fit-for-purpose | Stuff.co.nz:



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Friday, May 25, 2018

 
We dig cats | Christchurch uncovered:

 
Robot submarine found the 'Holy Grail of shipwrecks' - NZ Herald:



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Samoa's fine mats could join UNESCO heritage list | Radio New Zealand News:



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Tauranga author captures the story of Mauao in English and Te Reo | Voxy.co.nz:



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Archaeologist hopes to prompt discussion on solutions to problem of rising sea levels:
US.



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Burrup Peninsula industry and World Heritage proposal 'go together', Premier says - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation):



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30,000-Year-Old Modern Human Bones Found in Siberia - Archaeology Magazine:



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Job Vacancies | Get Involved | Heritage New Zealand: "Archaeologist based in Wellington
This role is an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution as part of Heritage New Zealand’s National Policy Team, working to protect and conserve New Zealand’s historic heritage through the administration of the archaeological provisions of the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act and other statutory tools.

You will work as part of a supportive, friendly, high performing team of heritage professionals in Wellington and nationwide as professional colleagues. The National Policy Team’s archaeologists are responsible for national oversight and administration of the archaeological provisions of the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act.  

Heritage New Zealand is seeking applications from people with a degree in archaeology and an interest in the statutory archaeological processes under the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act.  You will be required to communicate expert archaeological advice to internal and external stakeholders, assist in the development and management of internal and external processes, policy and guidance, and be able and confident to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team.

The successful applicant will demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and need to be extremely organised in order to assist the team meet its statutory timeframes.

A tertiary qualification (MA) in New Zealand archaeology or equivalent is essential.

Applications close at 5pm on 5 June 2018."



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Birds had to relearn flight after meteor wiped out dinosaurs | Science | The Guardian:

Flighless birds flew.

Thursday, May 24, 2018

 
One of New Zealand’s earliest human settlements revealed:



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Why we save our heritage - NZ Herald:



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Tuesday, May 22, 2018

 
Bone carver Owen Mapp:

RNZ - Talks about his archaeological experiences in the origin of his art.



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Criteria has widened for protecting historic sites | The Gisborne Herald: "Conservation projects eligible for funding include stabilisation, repair or restoration to masonry, joinery, plaster or glazing, earthquake strengthening or fire protection of historic buildings. Land and/or archaeological site stabilisation, repair, vegetation management or fencing is also eligible, as are professional services that include research, condition reports and conservation, management and risk management plans."



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Monday, May 21, 2018

 
How to get to Australia ... more than 50,000 years ago:



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Saturday, May 19, 2018

 
Job Posting - Archaeologist: "New Zealand Heritage Properties
Company  Full-time job
We’re looking for an archeologist to join our team. Primarily looking for a permanent person based in Invercargill but there are some potential options elsewhere in the country. Let us know if you are interested, or know someone that might like to join our team."

 
Myth of Mangahawea: How scientists uncovered the home of our earliest Polynesian arrivals - NZ Herald:



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Scientists uncover NZ's earliest human settlements - NZ Herald Video: "Scientists uncover NZ's earliest human settlements"



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Archaeology of War | Australian National Maritime Museum: "THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF WAR
JUNE 22-23 2018
On June 22-23 2018 the Australian National Maritime Museum will host a two day event that will investigate the relationships between public remembrance and archaeology. "



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Friday, May 18, 2018

 
Ruins: past and prophecy:



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Otago scientists helping bring fallen NZDF personnel home, Uni News, Otago Bulletin Board, University of Otago, New Zealand:



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Recognising the importance of our arts, culture and heritage | Scoop News: "This new funding, on top of current operating funding of $13.0 million per year, will assist with processing an increased number of archaeological authority applications, protecting built heritage (including advising on earthquake-prone buildings), and identifying and protecting sites of significance to Māori."



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How rice farming may have spread across the ancient world | Science | AAAS:



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Thursday, May 17, 2018

 
Brian Cox: Why anti-science is a threat to our democracy - NZ Herald:



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Museum: Repatriating our tūpuna ancestors - NZ Herald:



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Wednesday, May 16, 2018

 
Archaeologists Discover They've Been Excavating Lost Assyrian City | Smart News | Smithsonian:



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Archaeology dig reveals centuries of life at Kerikeri pā site - NZ Herald:



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Tuesday's Google Doodle Celebrates Nazca Line Archaeologist Maria Reiche:



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Archaeologist finds fish trap, defensive sites on Afognak Island:



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Tuesday, May 15, 2018

 
Work continues to recover partially complete waka at Puhoi | Stuff.co.nz:



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Ancient Roman roads continue to contribute to economic growth:



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Saudi: Prehistoric Human Footprints Discovered in Tabuk | Asharq AL-awsat:



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Sunday, May 13, 2018

 
Rare Māori artefacts including carving exhibited by the Nazis up for auction in USA - NZ Herald:



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Saturday, May 12, 2018

 
Historical air-raid shelters uncovered during $110m wharves project:

Brisbane



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Friday, May 11, 2018

 
Hotels, what versatile places! | Christchurch uncovered:



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Bid to save Tokomaru steam museum pitched | Stuff.co.nz:



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Liver-destroying virus may have been with us since the dawn of civilization | Science | AAAS:



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These Asian hunter-gatherers may have been the first people to domesticate horses | Science | AAAS:



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Curious Minds - YouTube: "The Curious Minds project investigated the question of what tools were used to carve the famous Motunui Epa - metal or pounamu? A"



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 Puke Ariki Talk Series - YouTube:
"A Puke Ariki public lecture. Rediscovering the history of Ketemarae."



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Thursday, May 10, 2018

 
Royal Society Te Apārangi - Voices on the Wind, Traces in the Earth: Polynesian History:



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Royal Society Te Apārangi - New television series on artefacts and taonga of Aotearoa:



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New Zealand Archaeology:

Lots of posts here about what happened during NZ Archaeology Week.



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Cave found in Kenya in which people lived for 78,000 years - Archaeology - Haaretz.com:



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Kia ora Koutou
New Zealand Archaeology Week is over for another year.  This year we had just on 60 events around the country of a wide variety including walks, talks, library and museum displays, children’s events and excavations.  We had more events which were more spread out over the country than 2017.
I would like to thank everyone who participated in New Zealand Archaeology Week 2018. Without your participation and support the event would not be possible.
Please contact me at archaeologyweek@nzarchaeology.org  if you would like to provide any feedback (good or bad) about New Zealand Archaeology Week 2018 or have interest in participating in New Zealand Archaeology Week 2019.
Again, thank you very much
Nga mihi
Kathryn Hurren
NZAA New Zealand Archaeology Week Coordinator

Wednesday, May 09, 2018

 
Sulfur Dioxide Leaks from Kilauea : Image of the Day:

Not archaeology but....



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Scientists can measure population change through chemicals found in feces | EurekAlert! Science News:



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Tuesday, May 08, 2018

 
Rediscovering our archaeological collections - Blog - Auckland War Memorial Museum:



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Archaelogical puzzles and the importance of prepositions - Blog - Auckland War Memorial Museum:



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New survey confirms no hidden Nefertiti chamber in Tutankhamun's tomb - Ancient Egypt - Heritage - Ahram Online:



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Egyptians worry Renaissance Dam poses risk for heritage sites along Nile:



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Scores of Aboriginal stone tools discovered in Gippsland during sewer dig - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation):



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Inspired trip exploring the Tahitian origins of the Anaweka waka | Stuff.co.nz:



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Saturday, May 05, 2018

 
TICKETS ON SALE - AACAI Professional Development Workshop - USEWEAR & RESIDUE ANALYSIS - Dr Ebbe Hayes & Prof. Richard Fullagar - UoW 23rd & 24 June 2018 - Google Groups: "AACAI is pleased to announce that two Professional Development Workshops on 
Usewear & Residue Analysis 
with Dr Ebbe Hayes & Prof. Richard Fullagar 
will be held on Saturday 23rd June & Sunday 24th June 2018 
at the University of Wollongong."



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NZAA / AAA conference 2018 Call for Sessions Proposals - glawnz@gmail.com - Gmail: "A brief reminder that calls for NZAA / AAA conference session proposals close on 18 May.
If you want to propose a session please email papers@nzarchaeology.org"



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Friday, May 04, 2018

 
Shipwrecks found in MH370 search identified as 19th century merchant vessels | PerthNow: "Shipwrecks found in MH370 search identified as 19th century merchant vessels"



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Visit to pa to mark NZ Archaeology Week | The Gisborne Herald:



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DNA shows the very first population of Native Americans was small:



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Thursday, May 03, 2018

 
Kurī in Archaeology - Blog - Auckland War Memorial Museum:



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Ancient humans settled the Philippines 700,000 years ago | Science | AAAS:



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Hadrian's Wall: Roman cremation urns go on display for first time | UK news | The Guardian:



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Traditional owners sought for Maori taonga found in Northland - NZ Herald:



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Heritage incentive funding eligibility widened | Voxy.co.nz:



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Wednesday, May 02, 2018

 
Sciblogs | Back to the Future in Northland: Fossils illuminate a flight path towards ecosystem restoration:



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Auckland Archaeological Soc (@aklarchsoc) • Instagram photos and videos:

Archsoc is running a series of archaewologist's profiles on Instagram.

 
Partially complete 10 metre-long waka found during Auckland motorway construction | Stuff.co.nz:

See video





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Tuesday, May 01, 2018

 
Pacific Collection Access Project: Olivia Taouma:
Hosted by University of Auckland Art History Society
; 18 May at 14:00–15:00
pin
Arts 1 Level 5 Common Room (523)


 
First look at Bastion Point's excavated tunnels:



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Heritage this Month HNZ



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#nzarchaeologyweek2018 • Instagram photos and videos:

 
Archaeology on the maunga of Tāmaki Makaurau - Blog - Auckland War Memorial Museum: "

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