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archaeology1 year ago•3 min saved

"Uncovering Prehistoric Cultural Interactions on the Tibetan Plateau"

A new study by researchers at Washington University in St. Louis and Sichuan University in China traces the roots of longstanding cultural interactions across the Tibetan Plateau to prehistoric times, as early as the Bronze Age. Using advanced geospatial modeling, the researchers found that mobility and subsistence strategies influenced the settlement pattern and transfer of ceramic styles among distant prehistoric communities across the plateau. The study suggests the emergence of "mobility highways" over centuries of use, revealing how mobility was key for building social relationships and the regional character of ancient communities on the Tibetan Plateau.

via Phys.org|

#archaeology #cultural-interactions #geospatial-modeling

anthropology2 years ago•7 min saved

Challenging Gender Roles in Prehistoric Labor: New Evidence Emerges

Physiological and archaeological evidence challenges the assumption of a gendered division of labor in prehistoric times. The idea that men were hunters and women were gatherers is a narrative that has been perpetuated by biased interpretations and lacks sufficient evidentiary support. Recent research suggests that women may have been better suited for endurance-dependent activities like hunting. Female bodies have physiological advantages such as higher estrogen levels, which contribute to endurance performance, fat metabolism, and post-exercise recovery. Archaeological evidence from Neanderthals and early modern humans also indicates a lack of gendered labor roles. The notion that women were limited to gathering due to reproductive capabilities ignores female physiology and perpetuates existing power structures.

via Phys.org|

#anthropology #archaeological-evidence #evolutionary-past

anthropology2 years ago•7 min saved

Rethinking Gender Roles in Prehistoric Times: New Evidence Challenges Assumptions

The traditional narrative of "Man the Hunter" in prehistoric times is being challenged by a growing body of evidence. Physiological, anatomical, ethnographic, and archaeological research suggests that women not only hunted alongside men but may have been better suited for endurance-dependent activities. Female bodies have certain advantages, such as higher estrogen levels that enhance endurance, a greater proportion of type I muscle fibers that metabolize fats for sustained energy, and faster post-exercise recovery. There is no evidence of gendered labor roles in the Paleolithic era, and both men and women likely participated in hunting and gathering activities. The myth that women were limited to gathering due to reproductive capabilities perpetuates existing power structures and ignores the diverse roles played by our ancestors.

via The Conversation|

#anthropology #archaeological-evidence #evolutionary-past

archaeology2 years ago•5 min saved

Gender-Bending Discovery: Ancient Spanish Tomb Reveals Surprising Female Ruler

The skeletal grave of an "important person" in Valencia, Spain, initially believed to be a young male, has been revealed to be that of a female. A new molecular method involving tooth enamel was used to determine the sex of the skeleton, challenging traditional methods that rely on examining pelvic bones. The woman's tomb contained lavish grave goods, indicating her high rank and social prominence. This discovery offers fresh insights into prehistoric societies and challenges long-held notions about gender roles. The study authors caution against imposing modern gender norms on past populations and emphasize the need to understand historical individuals within their own cultural context.

via Ancient Origins|

#archaeology #gender-identity #ivory-lady