📢 The Canberra Archaeological Society - Australasian Society for Historical Archaeology
Archaeology Symposium is next Saturday, 22nd April at the National Museum!
*Stay Tuned for Booking Details*
Part of the Canberra and Region Heritage Festival (11-30th April 2023)
Thought I would start sharing some footage of my fieldwork in #Laos late last year - We are investigating #LanXang period 14th - 18th century and some #PlainofJars sites. However before starting, refreshing rice wine must be had! The best stuff this side of the Mekong
Although it is still not clear what the giant jars were used for, the researchers believe they were "likely associated with mortuary practices"
https://t.co/7HAQTVZiur
Mysterious giant jars have been unearthed in India, but there are still unsolved questions.
#ANUExpert@Nick_Skopal says it’s likely they are tied to burial rituals, but "we still don't know who made the giant jars or where they lived”.
📖 https://t.co/mt6U3AMWe6
We were astonished by stories and findings of Dr Duncan Wright, Head of #Archaeology at the @ArchAntANU and his colleague @Nick_Skopal. Their examination of the arrival of Homo Sapiens in Europe will be done soon in #Slovakia together with academics & students from @UKFvNitre.
We were astonished by stories and findings of Dr Duncan Wright, Head of #Archaeology at the @ArchAntANU and his colleague @Nick_Skopal. Their examination of the arrival of Homo Sapiens in Europe will be done soon in #Slovakia together with academics & students from @UKFvNitre.