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Mortuary practices and social organisation of the Meroitic State: Kedurma, Third Cataract region of the Nile | Antiquity | Discussions of social organisation in early complex societies often rely on traditional narratives of a linear progression to hierarchy, but archaeological evidence is increasingly showcasing a spectrum of social structures. Here, examination of burial practices in 50 tombs from Kedurma, Sudan, helps illustrate social stratification and identity negotiation beyond the binary rendering of elite/non-elite during the Meroitic period (third century BC to fourth century AD). The diversity of architectural forms and grave goods highlights the importance of inter-regional exchange networks and a more fluid social dynamic, contributing to our understanding of early African state formation.

Dr Mohamed Bashir took part in our #RewritingWorldArchaeology mentoring programme for early career researchers, and has now published an article in Antiquity!

Check out his research on Meroitic burial practices and early African state formation 🆓 www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

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Excavations around the baobab à griots of the village of Toucar with members of the Griot community. Credit : Image taken on November 11, 2021 by René Ndiana Faye.

#RewritingWorldArchaeology in action! 🏺
@badjil.bsky.social writes on how taking part in the mentoring programme supported his research on griots (traditional West African musicians, oral historians & diplomats) and will help him in his new postdoctoral position:

antiquity.ac.uk/news/2025/re...

Lamine Badji and Robin Skeates, stood together in front of a table and banners with Antiquity branding.

It was an absolute pleasure to bump into Dr Lamine Badji at the Society of Africanist Archaeologists conference.

He took part in the #RewritingWorldArchaeology programme last year and has just won a Postdoctoral position.

Congratulations Lamine!

Editorial | Antiquity | Cambridge Core Editorial - Volume 99 Issue 403

📷 Mentors and mentees at the previous #RewritingWorldArchaeology: Africa workshop in 2024. Photograph by Robert Witcher.

🆓 in our latest Editorial, where Robin Skeates explores the impact of the programme in breaking down barriers doi.org/10.15184/aqy...

Left to right: Robin Skeates, Ruth Wafang, Innocent Pikirayi and Susan Philistus Muzivi visiting the Supreme Court of Kenya in Nairobi, during the 2024 ‘Rewriting World Archaeology: Africa’ workshop.

Last chance to apply for the #RewritingWorldArchaeology: Middle East workshop, the deadline is tomorrow (14 April)!
You will explore accessing and publishing in academic journals, developing and leading research agendas, and sharing results with the public. 🏺

Learn more and apply: buff.ly/dEpfaj2

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There's less than a week left to submit your application for the #RewritingWorldArchaeology workshop! 🏺

If you're an early career researcher from the Middle East, don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from world leaders in archaeology.

Deadline is Monday 14th April.

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Time is running out to apply to the #RewritingWorldArchaeology programme! Deadline is 14th April 2025.

If you're an early career researcher from the Middle East, don't miss out on this unique opportunity to learn from world leaders in #archaeology research.

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Rewriting World Archaeology: Middle East - Durham University Is your goal to become an internationally recognised archaeologist and archaeological heritage scholar? Could your ideas help reshape world archaeology? Do you want to see your research published in…

Want to reshape world #archaeology? 🏺

The #RewritingWorldArchaeology programme is open for applications from early career researchers from Iran, Türkiye, Syria, Iraq, Lebanon and Jordan.

Deadline 14 April 2025

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The #RewritingWorldArchaeology Middle East workshop programme is now accepting applications from #EarlyCareerResearchers. The in-person workshop will be held at the BIAA in #Ankara in December 2025.
Deadline: 14th April 2025
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Photograph of Agnes Shiningayamwe with the text "I am grateful for the opportunity provided by the Rewriting of World Archaeology programme, which has facilitated my academic growth and allowed me to thrive with unwavering mentor support. Armed with new-found skills, I aspire to unveil Namibia's heritage to the world through impactful research articles, casting light on our rich heritage for all to appreciate."

The #RewritingWorldArchaeology workshop programme is now open for applications from early career researchers from the Middle East!

Heritage officer Agnes Shiningayamwe writes about her experience on a previous RWA workshop.

Deadline: 14th April 2025
Details: www.durham.ac.uk/departments/...

View of a city with the text 'Rewriting World Archaeology: Middle East'.

Are you an #archaeology early career researcher from Iran, Türkiye, Syria, Iraq, Lebanon or Jordan?
The #RewritingWorldArchaeology workshop programme is now open for applications!

Deadline: 14th April 2025
Details: www.durham.ac.uk/departments/...