Archaeology Serving Justice
Since 1984, the Argentine organization Equipo Argentino de Antropologia Forense (EAAF), or Argentine Forensic Anthropology Team, has applied the forensic sciences, particularly forensic anthropology and forensic archaeology, to the investigation of human rights violations. The work involves genetics, ballistics, radiology, and computer sciences. Using these tools and techniques, EAAF exhumes bodies to establish the cause of death and to identify skeletal remains of victims. Through its work, EAAF assists the relatives of the victims to recover the remains of their disappeared loved ones. This work contributes to the historical reconstruction of atrocities that offending governments seek to minimize, hide, or deny.
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Show us the $$$$$! Hawass :LE 50 million for restoring ancient delta capital
The permanent committee of Egyptian archaeology agreed in its latest meeting under Supreme Council of Antiquities SCA Secretary-General Zahi Hawas on carrying out an integrated project for protecting and restoring the capital of ancient Delta in Tel Basta, Sharkeya governorate.
The project will be implemented with a total cost of LE 50 million over two years, according to the Lower Egypt and Sinai Archaeology Department general manager Mohammed Abdul Maksoud, noting that the project is one of the most tremendous projects to be carried out by the SCA in collaboration with the German archaeological mission in Egypt.
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Why had Mesopotamians built Mari?
The mystery of an ancient Mesopotamian city has finally been lifted after 25 years of meticulous work by a French archaeologist who has revealed it was one of the first "modern cities", purpose-built in the desert for the manufacture of copper arms and tools.
In a new book entitled "Mari, the Metropolis of the Euphrates", Jean-Claude Margueron said the third millennium BC city, in modern day Syria, was "one of the first modern cities of humanity. Created from scratch in one phase of construction with the specific goal of becoming this metallurgical centre."
This was an astounding concept for the period when cities developed from villages or trading posts and showed that the Mesopotamians were way ahead of their time in terms of urban design and development.
Happy anniversary! The past comes alive with archaeology
This month marks the 20th anniversary of the celebration of Arizona Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month. For the entire month of March, the ASP State Historic Preservation Office will coordinate activities throughout the state focusing on learning about and respecting the unique and fascinating archaeology, history, and Native American culture of our wonderful state.
Here is northern Arizona, Arizona Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month kicks off today at 4 p.m. with the first event in the "Aha! Archaeology Lectures" series at the Museum of Northern Arizona. "Thieves of Time," a film about pothunting in Arizona, will be screened.
Mohr from Mehr Achaemenid village discovered in Tang-e Bolaghi
An Achaemenid village has been discovered in Tang-e Bolaghi by the team of Iranian and Italian archaeologists which has been assigned the task of saving Achaemenid sites and artifacts in the region, the director of the team, Alireza Asgari, said on Wednesday.
Situated in Iran’s southern province of Fars, Tang-e Bolaghi will be flooded by the waters of the Sivand Dam, which is scheduled to be completed by March 2006. The ancient site is located only four kilometers away from Pasargadae, the first capital of the Achaemenid dynasty (about 550-331 B.C.) and the residence of Cyrus the Great, the founder of the Persian Empire. Pasargadae was registered on UNESCO’s World Heritage List last July. Even the mausoleum of Cyrus the Great is believed to be at risk.