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.
Prospection day!
Today, the team set out on an archaeological prospecting day trip in Mozambique, with the aim of identifying new areas for excavation.
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 …
Ongoing fieldwork in Mozambique
In the landscapes of Zimuara, Mozambique, part of the DISPERSALS team continues the fieldwork. With their expertise they keep exploring this rich and historically significant region, to help piece together the migration and dispersal dynamics of the lives of those who came before us.
Fieldwork starting in Zimuara, Mozambique
DISPERSALS project has recently begun its first round of fieldwork, with a team of researchers, led by PI Nuno Bicho, embarking on a journey to find more about migration and dispersal dynamics of early Homo sapiens in Africa. The excavation team is comprised by 13 interdisciplinary members, and is escavating in Zimuara, a small coastal …