Tag: Middens
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Exploring Bronze Age Feasts and Their Vast Networks
Introduction to Bronze Age Feasts The Bronze Age, a pivotal period in human history, was marked by the advent of metalworking and the establishment of complex societies. One of the most fascinating aspects of this era is the way communities came together to celebrate feasts, forming vast networks across regions. Recent archaeological discoveries in the…
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Exploring Bronze Age Feasts: Networks and Animal Trade
Introduction to Bronze Age Feasts The Bronze Age, a transformative period in human history, marked significant advancements in technology, social structures, and cultural practices. Among the most compelling aspects of this era are the communal feasts that took place, showcasing not only culinary traditions but also extensive social and trade networks. Recent archaeological studies, particularly…
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Exploring Bronze Age Feasts and Their Networks
Introduction to Bronze Age Feasts The Bronze Age, a pivotal era in human history, is marked by significant advancements in technology and trade, but it is also rich with social aspects such as communal feasting. Recent archaeological findings have illuminated the vast networks that facilitated these gatherings, revealing the distances people traveled and the diverse…
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Exploring Late Bronze Age Feasting Through Animal Bones
Introduction to Late Bronze Age Middens The Late Bronze Age, marked from approximately 1200 to 800 BC, was a period of significant social and cultural development in Britain. Archaeological studies of middens—large rubbish heaps that accumulated over generations—offer a fascinating glimpse into the dietary habits and community interactions of ancient peoples. Recently, a groundbreaking study…
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Travel Patterns Revealed by Late Bronze Age Middens
The Role of Middens in Understanding Travel Patterns Middens, or ancient rubbish heaps, offer fascinating insights into the social and cultural practices of prehistoric communities. In the Late Bronze Age, which spans approximately 1200 to 800 BCE, these heaps were not just simple waste deposits; they were key indicators of the communal activities of the…