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Pit Preserve from Ida – on the Problem of Charred Seeds from Prehistoric Pits

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Lutz Zwiebel 1 ✉
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Introduction

A wild seed propagator and gardener (such as myself) relies on years of close human-plant interaction. The adaptability of domesticated and many wild plants to human economy and behaviour has always thrilled me. When I first read archaeological reports of frequent and large amounts of prehistoric charred seeds that were dumped in the ground I was bemused. It contrasted starkly with the care and sensitivity I use in the processes of seed harvest, drying and selection. So I started reading more and also charring seeds myself.

Stone Age Competition

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  • Germany

You, the big and small visitors to the Stone Age Park, will be able to try out your Stone Age skills in various disciplines at several stations!

These include dugout canoeing, archery and more! There are attractive prizes to be won !

Opening Archäo Basis

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  • Austria

The MAMUZ Schloss Asparn/Zaya will open the new ARCHĂ„O BASIS on Saturday, August 20, 2022 - a unique journey of discovery through 40,000 years of human history in Central Europe.

The Long June Weekend at Biskupin

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  • Poland

During this time, an interesting offer of shows awaits you. You will get to know people's lives from the Stone Age to the Middle Ages. You will also see folk craftsmen. The Archaeological Reserve is a vast area that allows you to spend time in charming corners of reconstructed settlements, surrounded by nature, in the immediate vicinity of a lake and a rich tree stand.

Experience Weekend: Survival

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  • Austria

Attention survival fans! At the "Survival" experience weekend, visitors acquire valuable knowledge and skills for surviving in the wilderness, which early hunter-gatherer cultures used for themselves. In the archaeological outdoor area of ​​MAMUZ, nature and wildernes

The Use of Plant Fibres in Prehistory and Protohistory

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Organised by
Museu d’Arqueologia de Catalunya

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  • Spain

Our knowledge of the use of plant fibres to make different kinds of utensils, such as baskets and cordage, in
prehistory and protohistory is uneven, conditioned greatly by the conservation of those types of materials. In the
Iberian Peninsula, which can be described as dry Europe, the preservation of this kind of archaeological evidence

Communicating the Past - IMTAL Europe Conference

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Organised by
IMTAL Europe

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  • Greece

#Compast will bring together people who want to share and extend their knowledge of how live interpretation and museum theatre are used to interpret the past in museums and at heritage sites. The Conference is organised by IMTAL Europe and the Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences/Dept. of Communication, Media and Culture.

Pushing the Boundaries - A day in Honour of John Coles

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Organised by
The Prehistoric Society

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  • United Kingdom

New approaches in (studying) the prehistoric past

This event will be a one-off in celebration of the achievements and legacy of one of Britain’s most influential archaeologists, Professor John Coles, who was sadly lost to us in 2020. It will be organised around four themes that were dear to his heart: Heritage Management, Wetland Archaeology, Experimental Archaeology and Rock Art.