#arhcaeology

[ashitakaxsan]

Ancient Treasures Beeing Uncovered Waiting Excibition

TEHRAN - More than two months have passed since the recovery of 3506 Achaemenid tablets, and the time for their unveiling has not yet been determined. However, the director of the National Museum of Iran announced their imminent display in this museum soon.

It was late in September that 3506 Achaemenid tablets were returned to Iran after nearly 90 years, accompanying the President's plane.

The treasured tablets were returned home by the plane carrying President Ebrahim Raisi, who addressed the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly during his visit to New York.

These clay tablets were part of a larger shipment discovered at Persepolis in 1311, which was entrusted to the Oriental Institute of Chicago for deciphering and study.

Out of over 30,000 pieces held by the Chicago Institute for study and deciphering, five shipments have been returned to Iran in the Iranian years 1327 (1948-49), 1330 (1951-52), 1383 (2004-05), 1398 (2019-2020), and 1402 (2023-24), ISNA reported.

Yet, portions of these tablets still remain at the institute. Ezzatollah Zarghami, the Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, had previously mentioned the process of returning the remaining tablets, stating that the groundwork for their return has been laid out. “According to an agreement made by the Americans, our experts will go to that country to verify the remaining tablets, after which they will gradually be returned to Iran.”

However, the fifth shipment, arriving in Iran on September 21 this year, consisted of 836 small tablets in Aramaic script and 2670 large tablets in Elamite script. They were shipped in nine boxes each weighing 75 kg. They were ultimately delivered to the National Museum of Iran.

It was planned that after quarantine, inspection, and study, some of these tablets would be put on display. Jebrael Nokandeh, the director of the National Museum of Iran, responding to ISNA regarding the timing of their display, stated: “It will be showcased soon.”.

He had previously mentioned the possibility of showcasing the Achaemenid tablets during Research Week (Dec. 16 to 20), but upon ISNA's follow-up, he responded: "The time for display (of the fifth shipment of recovered Achaemenid tablets) is approaching."

Studies conducted thus far on the Achaemenid clay tablets indicate that their content encompasses the administration and upper echelons of society during that historical period.

Archaeologists affiliated with the University of Chicago discovered the tablets in the 1930s while excavating in Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the Persian Empire. However, the institute has resumed work in collaboration with colleagues in Iran, and the return of the tablets is part of a broadening of contacts between scholars in the two countries, said Gil Stein, director of the Oriental Institute at the University of Chicago.

They are very important sources of information revealing economic, social, and religious data about the Achaemenid Empire (550-330 BC) and the larger Near Eastern region in the fifth century BC.

Persepolis, locally known as Takht-e Jamshid, was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire. It ranks among the archaeological sites, that have no equivalent, considering its unique architecture, urban planning, construction technology, and art.

Narratives say that Persepolis was burnt by Alexander the Great in 330 BC apparently as revenge against the Persians because it seems the Persian King Xerxes had burnt the Greek City of Athens around 150 years earlier. It was the largest and most durable empire of its time, stretching from Ethiopia, through Egypt, to Greece, Anatolia (modern Turkey), Central Asia, and India at its height.

Source:https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/491889/Achaemenid-tablets-recovered-from-U-S-when-will-they-be-unveiled

[arobinwithoutbatman]

"With the amount of universes I've seen... yeah." He smiled, soft and fond at Alfred and Jason currrently cooking in the kitchen and Dick and Barbara doing a work out session. "I got really lucky."

He groaned as the topic shifted to his dad. "You have no idea. He keeps talking about the future of Drake Industries and I have to remind him that Bruce was looking after it so now technically Dick is keeping it until I'm of age." He huffed.

"Custody got... weird for a while there. Mom was dead, dad was in a coma and then woke up but couldn't move so he and Bruce came to a sort of written agreement? Bruce could step in as my guardian with things like medicine, school trips and that kinda thing. Bruce." His voice turned soft again. "Bruce and I actually talked about adoption... and I found out from Dick recently that Bruce had called him to ask about it and get his opinion."

His smile turned bittersweet. "I never saw any paperwork so I guess Dad refused to sign away his parental rights. And the age gap between me and Dick is too small for him to be my adoptive guardian."

One hand started to trail random patterns on the wooden floor. "Dad wants to go full on tech rather than linger on arhcaeology related contracts. I'm thinking of going down the social and medical research route. Programs and resources for people with all sorts of physical and mental conditions. Dad thinks it'll drive what's left of the company bankrupt."

Tim snorted. "Who said it was gonna be easy? Do you know how much testing it took to get the perfect amount of padding in my hood around my ears so that I could reduce some sensory input without messing with my ability to hear nearby crimes?" He laid back on the hard wood floor, hands folded behind his head to act as cushioning. "Dick still has to remind me to actually be honest sometimes because I won't always ask for help or comfort when I obviously need it. And sometimes I still make really stupid choices like trying a new ridiculously strong brand of coffee or starting to hop across the multiverse without telling anyone." Then he was grinning, mostly at the ceiling. "But it turns out I love roguelike games because I don't immediately pick up on the typical patterns of storytelling and ruin things for myself. And racing games at the arcade because sitting on a physical bike is fun. House of the Dead can still go die in a hole."

But he could drop the subject there. Other Tim had to think it over first and decide for himself to make that step just as he had to. Lord knows it took him a while to actually take that first step and ask for a hug after a close call.

"Oh, Dad?" Not the worst conversation topic. "He's fine. Still dealing with the after effects from that mess in Haiti a few years back." He shrugged. "Got all his feeling and movement back but also a lot of chronic pain. We're... kinda distant these days. I love him, it's just complicated. We text occasionally and I try to meet him for lunch or dinner whenever he remembers to ask."

[yourantiquarian]

Roman child's finger ring

ITEM Child's finger ring MATERIAL Glass CULTURE Roman PERIOD 1st Century B.C - 2nd Century A.D DIMENSIONS 20 mm diameter CONDITION Good condition PROVENANCE Ex U.K private collection (Cambridgeshire); Formerly in the Igor Karmiloff collection (1925-2016), UN economist and author of Flashbacks, Icons of Impermanence, Bloomington, 2009; acquired in the 1950s-early 1990s Read the full article

[archaeologs]

The Dying Gaul, Capitoline Museums in Rome. That this is a Celtic man is clearly seen on his torc (torque) and hair-style. Photo by Richardr, https://flic.kr/p/triVsY.

Learn more / Daha fazlası Torc: https://www.archaeologs.com/w/torc/

[goldpeninsula]

NAKHON RATCHASIMA: The protest against the planned declaration of all of densely populated Phimai municipality as a historical site has escalated, with disgruntled residents demanding the ouster of a senior fine arts official.

They accuse Jaruk Wilaikeaw, who heads the local fine arts office, of making them feel "insecure",  causing conflict among residents and of being a threat to the local economy.

The protestors are awaiting a response, after a delegation of 100 of them marched to the Nakhon Ratchasima-based 12th Regional Office of Fine Arts and the Phimai district office on Tuesday to submit their petitions.

"It's up to my superiors to decide," Mr Jaruk said after the latest demonstration in Phimai district. "I've only performed my assigned duties."

[eatpraydig]

doctapuella said: ahahahahahahaha I don’t know why but the phrase “full disclose: it is blake lively’s character” is hilarious to me. but also, yeah, there are so many differences between Greek and Turkish arhcaeology?? even i know that!

honestly i have no idea why i said it like that because i literally just looked up alexis bledel (who plays lena) about an hour ago to see if she was actually greek and she is 100% not (i was BAMBOOZLED)

and ya i mean it would be one thing if they had specified that it was a greek settlement in turkey or even indicated WHERE in turkey they were digging but honestly that would be TOO MUCH to ask of a ‘teen movie’ (thanks Netflix) made in 2008

i’m just a grumpy almost abd archaeology student

[milanima]

Thoughts about mixing two different dialects

About ten years ago there was a show on Swedish television that was all about Swedish called Värsta språket which also had a follow up about Swedish dialects some years later called Svenska dialektmysterier. I loved it back when I first saw it, but I find it even more interesting now. I’m older and have more experience and knowledge about everything.

It also got me thinking how much “göteborgskan” (the dialect spoken on the Swedish west coast, particularly in the town Gothenburg). I lived there for about four years and as many people told me, I tended to mix that dialect with my “normal” one (”uppländska” - I’m from the region Uppland.). Rewatching the shows now made me really think about this. I don’t mix dialects so much anymore since I moved back to Uppland about six years ago, but I’m still affected in many ways by “göteborgskan”. For example, I do still tend to say gött (good) and knökfull (When something is filled to absolute maximum.) and as soon as I hear it like if I talk to someone with that dialect or I hear it on radio, internet or TV I tend to switch over to that mix I had while I lived there. I also sometimes start mixing dialects when I talk about Gothenburg and/or the time I lived there. Sometimes I also start mixing when I talk about archaeology. I think that has to do with the fact that I actually started my arhcaeological studies in Gothenburg.

I realise this rant was probably pointless and might also seem weird to anyone else, but I felt I just had to write it off.

[talesofdrunkennessandcruelty]

Researchers have just reconstructed a 2,300-year-old Egyptian mummy's face

[redheadfibers]

because there are so many ridiculous things archaeologists put in their reports, I’ve started a collection. if you like nonsensical statements and unintentionally (or intentionally, archaeologists tend to have the maturity of a middle school boy) inappropriate , check it out!

[random-anthropology]

Researchers have discovered what appears to be a significant historic cave near Tumbler Ridge, B.C., but they still don't know who made it, when it was built — or why

[takinpicturesofdeadthings]

dead hawk at the lab

[megalithix]

Balinshoe, Kirriemuir, Angus

Standing Stone (destroyed):  OS Grid Reference – NO 4164 5219

Also Known as:

Canmore ID 33871

The…

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[aristocleia]

The Swiss stone age.

[openaccessarchaeology]

Open Access Article- The National Planning Policy Framework and Archaeology: A Response by RESCUE - The British Archaeological Trust

http://www.pia-journal.co.uk/article/view/pia.391

[trustintent]

#anthropologyproblems

[romkids]

One year later, here we are. It’s our #tumblrversary!

We originally started this Tumblr account as an information hub for our ROMKids programming while the new museum website was being built. It grew, however, to be something far beyond what I could have imagined at the start. Tumblr and Twitter have become such an integral and wonderful part of how we communicate with folks, and I wouldn’t dream of having it any other way. Even with a great new ROM website release just around the corner, I plan to maintain this special environment, full of opportunity to share and interact with an active and inspiring online community. 

I’ve experimented with a number of topics via our social media platforms, and while it’s been great to talk about our programs like #summerclub2012, #rom4theholidays, #ultimatedinos, and our family weekends, I’ve also truly enjoyed discussing all the other little things that I love about our museum. It’s been super cool to share glimpses into some ‘behind the scenes’ ROM stuff, as well as just the little details I spot while walking about our collections. It's also been fun doing some of the exclusives like #mirandasmuseum and #ROMKidsGoesWhere. What I’ve perhaps enjoyed the most, though, (apart from interacting with you, of course!), has been the ability to just tell my story. I grew up loving this place, and it’s been really neat that I now get the wonderful opportunity to bring you along through my day-to-day life working here.

To me, museums are not just about accession numbers (what are those?), artifact labels and the blockbuster exhibits that come through every year – although they’re all definitely important. Instead, I feel the most value to be had at museums comes from the stories that each object tells, and the feelings that it evokes in the observer. Tumblr and Twitter, and social media in general, have had a unique and illuminating effect on the way we see things here since they’ve allowed us to share some of the back-stories surrounding events, daily life and collections here at the ROM in an immediate and accessible fashion. I’ve found this to be an incredibly humbling experience and it's been very rewarding to be a part of this process.

It’s been an absolute pleasure meeting so many amazing people, groups and organizations here on the World Wide Web. There is definitely a robust, impressive and positive community of people who share the same enthusiasm for what I enjoy so much: museums.  … It’s also kind of unreal to see that thousands of people are interested in what we have to say and offer.

Here’s to more sharing, interacting and storytelling as we move into our second year of knowing each other online. I’ve really enjoyed sharing my experiences at the ROM as well as our programs and collections, and I look forward to getting to know YOU better, too!