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More Testing of Mesoamerican Lunate Artifacts as Possible Loom Weights, that also Functioned as Twining Tools

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Billie J. A. Follensbee 1
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In previous replication studies and experiments, a lunate jade artifact from the Pre-Classic/Formative period (1500 BC-AD 250) of Mesoamerica was analysed, researched, and tested for its similarities to the crescent weight, a specialized type of loom weight found in ancient Central and Southern Europe. These analyses successfully established that...

Identifying Ceramic Shaping Techniques: Experimental Results Using the Inclusion and Void Orientation Method

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Jon Ross 1 鉁,
Kent Fowler 2
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This contribution presents the results of experiments using a simple but effective inclusion and void orientation method for identifying shaping techniques on cut and scanned vessels and sherds. Not only does it provide an additional line of complementary evidence for differentiating ceramic cha卯nes op茅ratoires, but we argue that it offers observations not accessible by other imaging methods and scales of analysis...

Tears of the Gods

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  • Germany

... that's what amber was called in ancient myths. But this petrified resin has been in great demand since the Stone Age. Both beads and figures were created from it. One of the oldest sculptures in northern Germany is the Moose by Weitsche, which was designed around 14,000 years ago. In the Bronze Age, the amber trade experienced a new dimension.

Craft Days

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  • Germany

The Bronze Age open-air museum invites you to the 鈥淒ays of Crafts鈥. Many artisans give insights into their technical skills and also offer their goods for sale. Some of the professionals demonstrate their crafts. The extensive grounds of the open-air museum are also available for a relaxing stroll.