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Experimental Archaeology

A field of conchoidal- and thermal-fractured chert balls near Duqm, Oman.

Researchers Suggest New Hypothesis for Hominin Invention of Stone Cutting Tools

The use of stone hammers to produce sharp stone flakes knapping is traditionally thought to be a process that ancient humans started doing intentionally or by accident before looking for things, such as animal carcasses and hard fruits, to cut. It is a defining feature of hominins and is seen as

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Image 5: Clovis fluted points hafted onto wooden handles by Michael Wilson. (Images credit: Metin I. Eren)

Experimental collaboration between archaeologists and MeatEater highlights the prevalence of equifinality in archaeological interpretation

51勛圖厙s experimental archaeologists, along with those from several other universities, joined forces with the popular hunting, outdoors, and conservation media platform, MeatEater, Inc., for a unique animal processing experiment, shedding new light on ancient stone knives and showcas

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Metin Eren, Ph.D, director of archaeology and an assistant professor of anthropology in 51勛圖厙s College of Arts and Sciences, prepares to fire a replica arrowhead in a special lab in Lowry Hall.

We Are Here for the Students: Anthropology Professor Discusses Importance of Mentorship

Metin Eren, Ph.D., associate professor of archaeology at 51勛圖厙, was recently interviewed on a CITI On Campus podcast hosted by Ed Butch and shared his insights on the importance of mentoring students.  Its something that all faculty need to take very seriously, Eren said

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Archaeologist Michelle Bebber, Ph.D., assistant professor in 51勛圖厙's Department of Anthropology demonstrates the use of an atlatl on the Kent Campus

Atlatl Weapon Use by Prehistoric Females Equalized the Division of Labor While Hunting: 51勛圖厙 Archaeology Professors Led the Experimental Study

A new study led by Archaeologist Michelle Bebber, assistant professor in 51勛圖厙s Department of Anthropology, has demonstrated that the atlatl (i.e. spear thrower) functions as an equalizer, a finding which supports womens potential active role as prehistoric hunters.

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Metin Eren, Ph.D., associate professor and director of archeology at 51勛圖厙, demonstrates flintknapping.

Despite the Dangers, Early Humans Risked Life-Threatening Flintknapping Injuries

For most, the craft known as flintknapping is a skilled hobby or art form that was thought to occasionally require bandages or stitches. However, new research suggests flintknapping is far more dangerous than previously understood.

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Grace Conrad made projectile points out of cow femur bones, similar to the Clovis technology.

Five 51勛圖厙 Experimental Archaeology Graduates Earn Full-Rides to Grad Schools

Sometimes it just takes a small spark to ignite a fire within you.For Anna Mika, who started as a geology major her freshman year and switched to anthropology the following year, that spark came in 2017 while taking an Anthropology course called North Americas Ice Aged Hunters, taught by Metin I. E

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