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Check out our new publication on the challenges faced by African scholars, especially early-career researchers. *Against All Odds: An Archaeologist's Journey in Africa*
Ethiopia, Sudan, Zimbabwe and South Africa collaboration
#EX NOVO Journal
archaeopresspublishing.com/ojs/index.php/…

Just a few days left! 😃 The call for papers and posters closes on October 26th 📆 We’re excited to receive your contributions for Session 13: “If I Had a Hammer, I’d 3D-Scan It: Computational Approaches for the Analysis of Tool Artifacts.”

Machine Learning Applications in Use-Wear Analysis: A Critical Review | Journal of Computer Applications in Archaeology

Our latest review explores the role of machine learning in use-wear analysis, highlighting its potential and providing recommendations for key challenges and limitations.
journal.caa-international.org/articles/10....

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The genomics of t’ef and finger millet domestication and spread | Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences The Northern Highlands of Ethiopia and Eritrea (NHE) were a centre for food production in Africa, hosting one of the earliest agriculture-based complex societies on the continent. The NHE’s geographical connections with the Arabian Peninsula, and Nilotic ...

New from my PhD research: "The Genomics of T’ef and Finger Millet Domestication and Spread" now out in the Royal Society B.
royalsocietypublishing.org/eprint/AI2GM...

The Role of Environmental Changes in the Development of the Agricultural Economy During Pre-Aksumite and Aksumite Cultures - African Archaeological Review The northern highlands of Ethiopia and Eritrea (NHE) hosted the earliest agricultural and urban societies in sub-Saharan Africa: the Pre-Aksumite and Aksumite cultures. However, the role of environmen...

Did climate or social dynamics shape early farming & state formation in Ethiopia’s amazing Pre-Aksumite & Aksumite cultures? Our review in African Archaeological Review explores this. Hope it’s helpful!#Icarehb
link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Homo erectus adapted to steppe-desert climate extremes one million years ago - Communications Earth & Environment Homo erectus adapted to hyper-arid climatic conditions one million years ago through the strategic use of rivers and ponds, and this facilitated geographic expansion within and beyond Africa, as shown...

www.nature.com/articles/s43...

Human ancestor Homo erectus had no problem in arid conditions Homo erectus adapted to live in arid, desert-like conditions 1.2 million years ago according to new research.

Thrilled to be part of this research. cosmosmagazine.com/history/arch...

Groundbreaking research
on Homo erectus
www.nature.com/articles/s43...

#OldupaiGorge
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Using sedimentology, geochemistry, Ar/Ar dating, biome simulations, fire history, paleobotany, fauna, and lithics, we reveal how hominins navigated extreme environments in northern Tanzania 1 Ma

Homo erectus adapted to steppe-desert climate extremes one million years ago - Communications Earth & Environment Homo erectus adapted to hyper-arid climatic conditions one million years ago through the strategic use of rivers and ponds, and this facilitated geographic expansion within and beyond Africa, as shown...

Our latest study in @NatureComms reveals that #HomoErectus wasn't confined to comfy forests & grasslands. 🌳 These hominins were surprisingly adaptable, thriving even in harsh, hyperarid environments! 🏜️ #HumanEvolution #Archaeology #Adaptation
www.nature.com/articles/s43...