Dispersals, resilience, and innovation in Late Pleistocene SE Africa
Genetic evidence suggests that successful modern human migration out of Africa is believed to have started c. 70,000 years ago, populating the whole world, at different rates and times. This incredible voyage took place because of human’s unique resilience, versatility, and innovation, both biological and cultural, to external stimuli, including ecological and environmental changes.
The main objective of DISPERSALS is to investigate the migration and dispersal dynamics of early Homo sapiens in Africa and archaeologically evaluate the genetic model that southern African human populations were the genesis of the successful out-of-Africa some 70,000 years ago.
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Fieldwork is over… for now!
This fieldwork phase has concluded, marking a significant milestone in our project’s progression. Now it’s time to focus on analyzing the data the team had gathered.
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Wraping up fieldwork
As this fieldwork mission reaches its final stretch, the team is closing excavation locations, and Zimuara A3 has been completed!
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Excavation to collect samples for OSL dating
This process involves careful fieldwork and archaeological sample selection and collection, to ensure accurate and reliable dating results.
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Making a 3D model of Zimuara A2
While photographing the archaeological site of Zimuara, every detail is captured by the camera, aiming to create a 3D model of this archaeological site.
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Prospection day!
Today, the team set out on an archaeological prospecting day trip in Mozambique, with the aim of identifying new areas for excavation.
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Discovery of a flint point
During the fieldwork, an exciting discovery was made — a flint point. This ancient artifact, crafted from flint, provides a glimpse into the rich history of human civilization in the region. The flint tip, meticulously crafted by skilled hands, showcases the resourcefulness and ingenuity of our ancestors. Its smooth, elongated shape suggests its purpose as…
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