The risk of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) increases over 3000m when altitude difference between camps is over 300m, above 3000m avoid daily ascents over 300m. #Archaeology #mountains #altitude #altitude #fieldwork #anthropologyexplainers

On heavily used wooden wagonways the bye way (empty, uphill) rails lasted 3 years and the main way rails barely a year. Double rails were used so they could be replaced without disturbing the sleepers. #archaeology #industrial #Railways #CoalTwitter

Our new paper is out: The palaeoenvironmental potential of bioarchaeological isotope data nature.com/articles/s4324… #stableisotopes

Very happy to announce that a new postdoctoral position on the New ERC funded Western Rift Archaeology and Palaeoenvironment Project is open - if you're a geologist or geochronologist come and join us at ICArEHB euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/358068

📢 The final programme of the Metal Ages in Europe and the Mediterranean colloquium is now available! Join us in Graz, Austria, on 26–27 September. 🔗 Details here: metalages2025.sciencesconf.org #Archaeology #MetalAges2025 #Graz #UISPP

The application of a genetic algorithm in the correlation of intra-individual isotopic Sr dental records for archaeological and palaeontological reconstruction of years-long mobility buff.ly/Z3iRfUp

Does X-ray micro-CT scanning impact radiocarbon dating of fossils? Short answer: Yes. Not directly the radiocarbon age, but collagen preservation for sure. See more here (free access): cambridge.org/core/journals/… CENIEH Australian Research Centre for Human Evolution

Cuts and interfaces between deposits are weaknesses in the matrix exploited by penetrating water, flora and fauna. Eventually creating a zone of slipped and blurred stratigraphy between deposits, which can only be removed at the risk of overcleaning. #Archaeology #Roman #medieval

Above 2500m, early signs of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) include headache, nausea, insomnia, appetite loss. If apathy, vertigo, vomiting, staggering, and breathlessness ensue immediate accompanied descent is required or the consequences may be fatal. #Archaeology #mountain

Registration for 𝟭𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗮m𝗶𝗰𝘀 (𝗘𝗠𝗔𝗖), Bilbao, 𝟭𝟬-𝟭𝟮 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, is now open See how to register here: emac2025bilbao.com/index.php/regi…

OUT NOW! The lost mummy of Djedhor. Reconstructing the burial of a Ptolemaic priest from Thebes. By Maarten J. Raven. Find out more at sidestone.com/books/the-lost… #ancientEgypt #Archaeology

Our new #openaccess paper is out: Wetland sulfur isotope signals and dynamic isotope baselines: implications for archaeological research #stableisotopes doi.org/10.3389/fearc.…

📢 New publication: "The role of lithic technology in shaping mobility and decision-making: The case of Ararat-1 Cave" by Nora, D., Frahm, E., et al., in Quaternary Science Reviews (2025). 🔗 More info: doi.org/10.1016/j.quas…

Coming soon! The proceedings from the CAA International 2023 including all the papers which have gone through our free and transparent peer-review and recommendation process! Very nice cover!

Brains can be used to tan hides and furs, virtually all animals provide enough brain tissue to tan their own hides. #Archaeology #archaeologie #LeatherDress #LeatherBiker #tanning_challenge #anthropology #survival #outdoorliving

CIfA’s Heritage Crime Group (CIfA Heritage Crime Special Interest Group) will host a stand at the Emergency Services Show at the NEC on 17 & 18 September: emergencyuk.com, and invite you to join them and specialist police officers, raising awareness of the impact of heritage and cultural property crime.

Bossed stones are cut masonry blocks are left raised on the external side. Various theories have been put forward why this is seen in castle walls and fortifications. It is likely that it was to disperse the energy of projectiles, like spaced armour on modern tanks. #Archaeology

Did you know? During the Paleolithic, animal teeth were used as retouchers to shape stone tools. We study their use-wear through experiments and confocal microscopy to reveal the techniques and gestures of knappers. Example striations from retouching:

Save the date! The P-RI is excited to invite you all to an archaeological outing that is organized by the South African Archaeological Society, Northern Branch. See the details of the outing below. University of Johannesburg UJ Faculty of Humanities

Ancient potsherd pavement visible at Owo.