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Anna Rufà @annarb.bsky.social · 22d

Despite the time difference, it was a pleasure to give the keynote tonight at the VII Congreso Nacional de Zooarqueología Argentina. Great discussion! Such a pity I couldn’t be there in person. #zooarchaeology #smallprey #experimentalarchaeology #taphonomy @icarehb.bsky.social @pacea.bsky.social

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Anna Rufà @annarb.bsky.social · Sep 8

Today, I recorded my keynote for the VII Argentine National Congress of Zooarchaeology that will take place next week. I’m truly honoured to take part in such a fantastic event! Huge thanks to the organisers for the kind invitation. 🦅🦆🐇 @icarehb.bsky.social @pacea.bsky.social

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Anna Rufà @annarb.bsky.social · Sep 3

Very proud to share a new article led by our PhD student Valentina Lubrano about Neanderthal occupations!

ICArEHB @icarehb.bsky.social · Sep 2

📢 Assessing Neanderthal occupation duration: Faunal evidence from sub-unit IIIb of Teixoneres Cave (Barcelona, Spain) by Lubrano, V., Rufà, A., Blasco, R., Rivals, F., & Rosell, J. in Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports.
🔗 More info: doi.org/10.1016/j.ja...

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Anna Rufà @annarb.bsky.social · Jul 7

🐰🔥 Excited to share our new paper from the #snackormenu project: we have developed an experimental protocol to accurately diagnose rabbit cooking and processing methods. Check it out! doi.org/10.1007/s108... #Zooarchaeology #Taphonomy #Archaeology @icarehb.bsky.social @uv.es

Experimental Protocol for Cooking Rabbits and its Archaeological Implications - Journal of Archaeological Method and Theory

Small prey such as rabbits are present in Middle Paleolithic and are abundant in the diet of Upper Paleolithic human groups in southwestern Europe, especially in the Iberian Peninsula. Several archaeo...

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Anna Rufà @annarb.bsky.social · Jul 4

Registration and abstract submission are now open. You can find all the necessary information on
the attached document and on our website:
esdeveniments.uv.es/137550/detail/…

For questions or further information, please contact us at [email protected].

Small prey, big insights: Unraveling their role in Archaeology

International congress Small prey, big insights: Unraveling their role in Archaeology, dedicated to the study of small prey in archaeological, ethnographic and taphonomic contexts. To be held 29th – 3...

https://esdeveniments.uv.es/137550/detail/…

Anna Rufà @annarb.bsky.social · Jul 4

Do not miss it!! 📣 Second call to participate in the international congress “Small prey,
big insights: Unraveling their role in Archaeology,” dedicated to the study of small prey in archaeological, ethnographic and taphonomic contexts.

October 29th – 31st, 2025 in Valencia

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ICArEHB @icarehb.bsky.social · Jun 20

📢 New publication: "Deciphering the diet of the Iberian lynx: Insights from taphonomic analysis of Pleistocene coprolites" by @annarb.bsky.social, (ICArEHB, UAlg), Sanz, M., & Daura, J., in Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology 675 (2025).
🔗 More info: doi.org/10.1016/j.pa...

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Anna Rufà @annarb.bsky.social · Jun 12

Proud to share the latest work in collaboration with #JoanDaura and #MontseSanz, where we analyzed coprolites from Cova del Gegant revealing fascinating insights into their diet and environment: doi.org/10.1016/j.pa... @icarehb.bsky.social @pacea.bsky.social #SERP_UB

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Anna Rufà @annarb.bsky.social · Jun 5

Thoughts of resilience.

ICArEHB @icarehb.bsky.social · Jun 5

ICArEHB PhD student Osman Khaleel shares a powerful reflection on navigating the PhD journey amid prolonged conflict.

Read it here ➡️ research-hive.com/2025/06/02/n...

#PhDLife #ResilientResearch #ICArEHB #ResearchHive

Navigating the PhD journey amid prolonged conflict: Challenges, growth, and resilience

Author: Osman Khaleel // Editor: Cherene de Bruyn Cover image from Pexels *Archaeology: The study of past human cultures through the material culture (artefacts) left behind. *Lithics: Archaeologic…

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Anna Rufà @annarb.bsky.social · May 23

Do not miss it! It is a promising Dialogue!

ICArEHB @icarehb.bsky.social · May 23

Just 1 week to go! 🗓️
Join us May 29, 4PM (GMT+1) for the next ICArEHB Dialogues – streaming live on YouTube!

Speakers from archaeology & tech will explore the past & future of technology.

🔗 Tune in here: www.youtube.com/live/RAO_pxR...
#ICArEHBDialogues #TechFuture #Archaeology

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Hugo Obermaier Society @hugoobermaier.bsky.social · Apr 27

#OMG that week of #HOG2025 flew by! It's been a blast! #Shoutouts to our incredible hosts @annarb.bsky.social @jmcascalheira.bsky.social & all #colleagues #student helpers @icarehb.bsky.social for the invitation, the very warm welcome and perfect organisation 🫶🏻 BIG THANKS👏🏻
#alsoaddictedtopasteisnow

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Anna Rufà @annarb.bsky.social · Apr 26

Our pleasure to have you here these days!

Hugo Obermaier Society @hugoobermaier.bsky.social · Apr 26

Our last but definitely not least stop today led us to a #Mesolithic site close to #CabodeSaoVicente & the southwesternmost corner of #continentaleurope. HUGE thanks to our incredible hosts @icarehb.bsky.social @jmcascalheira.bsky.social @annarb.bsky.social for the organization of the #excursion.

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Anna Rufà @annarb.bsky.social · Apr 23

Today, we have had the pleasure to have our own @jmcascalheira.bsky.social doing a great evening lecture at the #HOG2025 meeting. Amazing presentation! Thank you for all your dedication!

Hugo Obermaier Society @hugoobermaier.bsky.social · Apr 23

Today's evening lecture by @jmcascalheira.bsky.social on great transitions and new data from #iberianpeninsula was just the 🍒 on top of a great day #HOG2025. Kudos to all of todays contributions 🫶🏻
Now of to Conference Dinner! See you tomorrow!
@icarehb.bsky.social & UAlg
#conference #archaeology

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Hugo Obermaier Society @hugoobermaier.bsky.social · Apr 22

After a very warm welcome from our hosts @icarehb.bsky.social & UAlg 🥰 our very first talk highlights Hugo Obermaiers connection to #Portugal and portuguese #Archeologists!👀

#HOG2025 #scientificexchange #researchhistory #Archeology #paleolithic #mesolithic #internationalresearch

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Anna Rufà @annarb.bsky.social · Apr 22

Starting the #HOG2025! Without all these nice students, it wouldn't be possible!

Hugo Obermaier Society @hugoobermaier.bsky.social · Apr 22

The conference office is open #HOG2025. 🥳 Thank you @icarehb.bsky.social & UAlg for the perfect setup and wonderful student helpers 🫶🏻

#conference
#scientificexchange #paleolithic #mesolithic #archeology #zooarcheology

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Anna Rufà @annarb.bsky.social · Apr 16

Dream team! It is a pleasure to work with you all! Each of us has a piece of ICArEHB in us. That is what makes us unique!

ICArEHB @icarehb.bsky.social · Apr 16

“ #ICArEHB has excelled in all of the areas identified in its activity plan” ✨
These are the words of the Panel in the #FCT evaluation, where we once again achieved the highest score 🎉
Honoured and proud — thank you to all who make this possible!
#Archaeology #HumanEvolution

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Anna Rufà @annarb.bsky.social · Apr 6

And in southern Europe it is the opposite, raining non stop for weeks and not seeing the light of the sun! World upside down!

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Anna Rufà @annarb.bsky.social · Mar 21

A couple of weeks ago, I participated in the LEXA seminars, presenting the results of the experiments carried out with my lovely colleagues from @pacea.bsky.social & @iphes-cerca.bsky.social . Thank you @tomosproffitt.bsky.social for the invitation! #smallprey #avianremains #experimentalarchaeology

Tomos Proffitt @tomosproffitt.bsky.social · Mar 20

I'm very happy to share our most recent @icarehb.bsky.social Experimental Archaeology Seminar video. On the role of birds in archaeological contexts by Dr Anna Rufà
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXbP...

LEXA Seminar: The role of birds in archaeological contexts

YouTube video by ICArEHB

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ICArEHB @icarehb.bsky.social · Mar 11

🎤 Excited to welcome Davi Rios as our non-#archaeology speaker for #ICArEHBDialogues 2025! 🚀

Davi is a software engineer working on AI, ethics & misinformation.

Join us as we explore #Technology: #Past and #Future"—stay tuned for details! 🔜

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Anna Rufà @annarb.bsky.social · Feb 17

📢 New publication (OA) from our student Valentina Lubrano exploring the challenges of identifying Neanderthal occupation duration. Check it out! 🔍 #Archaeology #Neanderthals #Palaeolithic @icarehb.bsky.social @iphes-cerca.bsky.social #proudsupervisor link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Solving the puzzle of neanderthal occupations: a reassessment of temporal indicators of occupation duration - Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences

The identification of the duration of Neanderthal occupations is a tricky topic by the palimpsest nature of archaeological assemblages. This study explores the challenges associated with distinguishin...

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Tomos Proffitt @tomosproffitt.bsky.social · Feb 13

Join us again on the 4th of March for another @icarehb.bsky.social Experimental Archaeology online seminar. Dr Anna Rufà will be talking about bird exploitation. Register for free here: www.icarehb.com/lexa

Advances in Experimental Archaeology Seminar. Speaker - Anna Rufa Bonache from University do Algarve. Talk title - The role of birds in archaeological contexts: Experimental approaches to understanding resource use, and cultural practices.
When - 4th of March at 14:00
Register here: https://www.icarehb.com/lexa/

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Anna Rufà @annarb.bsky.social · Feb 11

Here we are again! Keep tuned for the next #ICArEHBDialogues

ICArEHB @icarehb.bsky.social · Feb 11

🎉 Announcing @veraaldeias.bsky.social as the ICArEHB internal speaker for #ICArEHBDialogues 2025! 🎤
A Geoarchaeologist uncovering the past through sediments, Vera joins us for an exciting discussion on #Technology: #Past and #Future.
Stay tuned for more updates & registration! 🔜 #Archaeology

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Anna Rufà @annarb.bsky.social · Feb 11

More than ever, I'm proud to work alongside great women at @icarehb.bsky.social, @pacea.bsky.social and beyond. I have the privilege of being surrounded by wonderful women who demonstrate their values every day!

Anna Rufà @annarb.bsky.social · Feb 11

Because we also want to do science and we are equally capable and valid! www.instagram.com/reel/C3M_xNg... #11Feb #dayofwomenandgirlsinscience

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ICArEHB @icarehb.bsky.social · Feb 7

Launch Alert! 🚀
#HEIRS is now accepting submissions for its first-ever call for group synthesis projects focused on #HumanEvolution. If you're passionate about research in human evolution, this is your chance to synthesis! 🌍
heirs.icarehb.com/calls-traini...
💡 What’s in store?

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