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“Bones and Ivory: Mammoth bones and ivory were valuable resources for early humans. Bones were used for crafting tools, such as needles, awls, and harpoons. The ivory tusks, which could reach several meters in length, were especially prized for their durability and suitability for carving into various objects, including weapons, jewelry, and art. Mammoth bones and tusks were also used as construction materials by early humans. Mammoth bones and tusks also served as fuel sources. They were burned as a source of heat and light, particularly in regions where wood was scarce.”

- Source: https://archaeologymag.com/2023/08/mammoths-and-early-human-society/

Photo above: "Mammoth House" as shown at the "Frozen Woolly Mammoth Yuka Exhibit" made with real mammoth fossils (bones and tusks). Image by Nandaro CC by 3.0 “Archaeologists have recently uncovered the remains of a 40-foot wide, circular hut made entirely of mammoth bones. That includes tusks, skulls, and bones of over 60 woolly mammoths in Russia. The structure appears to be about 25,000 years old. Now they’re wondering what the structure could have been used for.” - Source: https://www.thevintagenews.com/2020/03/23/mammoth-bones-structure/

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Maya nose ornament made of human bone unearthed at Palenque Ruins

Archaeologists have discovered an intricately carved nose ornament crafted from human bone, during their excavations at the Maya city of Palenque in Mexico.

The archaeological site of Palenque, also known as Lakamha in the Itza language, is situated near the Usumacinta River in the Mexican state of Chiapas. The recent excavation took place at House C, a part of a palace complex constructed by the revered Mayan ruler Pakal the Great.

The nose ornament, measuring just over 6 centimeters long and 5 centimeters wide, is believed to be over 1,100 years old. It is made from a fragment of the human distal tibia, a bone that contributes to the ankle joint.

Continue Reading: https://archaeologymag.com/2023/09/maya-nose-ornament-unearthed-at-mexico/

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The Lion of St. Mark's Square in Venice Is Chinese

https://archaeologymag.com/2024/09/lion-of-st-marks-square-in-venice-is-chinese/