#archarology

'Perfectly preserved' Neanderthal skull bones suggest their noses didn't evolve to warm air An analysis of the only intact Neanderthal inner nose bones known to exist reveals that our ancient cousins' enormous noses did not evolve to withstand harsh climates.

A digital analysis of the perfectly preserved nose bones on a bizarre-looking Neanderthal skull reveals that a long-standing theory about Neanderthal noses doesn't pass the sniff test.

#neanderthal #archarology #anthropology

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For #MosaicMonday, from my recent visit to the Archaeological Museum of Split, the central panel of a large floor mosaic depicting Orpheus among the animals. From the provincial governor's house at Salona. Dated to the 2nd century CE.

#Archarology #RomanArchaeology #AncientBlueSky 🏺

Day 3 - Well, well, well…we have a well/spring! Just in time too as it may help keep us all cool as we enter some warmer days on site…meanwhile, some interesting mortar-material has appeared in the #archarology of Trench D.

📸 Photo 1- Jamie Armstrong
Photos 2, 3- Intern Tom
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Another batch of pre-cancerous skin lesions frozen today at the dermatology office.

Wear your damn sunscreen! #archarology #outdoors

Tanagra terracotta statuette of a dancing woman–Greek
200-400 bce
#Archarology