Experimental Archaeology

Experimental collaboration between archaeologists and MeatEater highlights the prevalence of equifinality in archaeological interpretation

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Image 5: Clovis fluted points hafted onto wooden handles by Michael Wilson. (Images credit: Metin I. Eren)

We Are Here for the Students: Anthropology Professor Discusses Importance of Mentorship

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Metin Eren, Ph.D, director of archaeology and an assistant professor of anthropology in 91�ֿ�’s College of Arts and Sciences, prepares to fire a replica arrowhead in a special lab in Lowry Hall.

Atlatl Weapon Use by Prehistoric Females Equalized the Division of Labor While Hunting: 91�ֿ� Archaeology Professors Led the Experimental Study

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Archaeologist Michelle Bebber, Ph.D., assistant professor in 91�ֿ�'s Department of Anthropology demonstrates the use of an atlatl on the Kent Campus

A new study led by Archaeologist Michelle Bebber, assistant professor in 91�ֿ�’s Department of Anthropology, has demonstrated that the atlatl (i.e. spear thrower) functions as an “equalizer,” a finding which supports women’s potential active role as prehistoric hunters.

Despite the Dangers, Early Humans Risked Life-Threatening Flintknapping Injuries

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Metin Eren, Ph.D., associate professor and director of archeology at 91�ֿ�, demonstrates flintknapping.

For most, the craft known as flintknapping is a skilled hobby or art form that was thought to occasionally require bandages or stitches. However, new research suggests flintknapping is far more dangerous than previously understood.

Five 91�ֿ� Experimental Archaeology Graduates Earn Full-Rides to Grad Schools

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Grace Conrad made projectile points out of cow femur bones, similar to the Clovis technology.

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