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Advances in Archaeological Practice
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Advances In Archaeological Practice is a quarterly, open access, digital journal devoted to sharing creative solutions to challenges in the practice of archaeology globally. https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/advances-in-archaeological-practice
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Advances in Archaeological Practice @saa-aap.bsky.social · 13d
Are you an undergraduate, graduate, or PhD student interested in #archaeology?

The SAA Student Diversity Networking Program provides opportunities for students from historically underrepresented groups to meet & network with students & professionals.

Apply here between Sep 1st & Nov 15th:
SAA STUDENT DIVERSITY NETWORKING PROGRAM
The Student Diversity Networking Program provides opportunities for students from historically underrepresented groups in archaeology to meet and network with other students and professionals. This pr...
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Advances in Archaeological Practice @saa-aap.bsky.social · 2d
Christopher Nicholson and co-authors outline the process of establishing the Center for Digital Antiquity’s Digital Archive of Huhugam #Archaeology, methods of #reuse, and the value of developing accessible #onlinearchives.

Read more in AAP’s latest FirstView article.
The Digital Archive of Huhugam Archaeology and the Reuse of Archaeological Information | Advances in Archaeological Practice | Cambridge Core
The Digital Archive of Huhugam Archaeology and the Reuse of Archaeological Information
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Advances in Archaeological Practice @saa-aap.bsky.social · 8d
In their recent AAP article, Kristine Bovy, Virginia Butler, Michael Etnier, and Sarah Campbell highlight #lab sorting errors that can occur in #zooarchaeology. They offer recommendations for sorting and training protocols to prevent biases in #research data.

Learn more here:
Documenting the Effects of Laboratory Sorting in Zooarchaeology: Lessons Learned from the Čḯxwicən Project | Advances in Archaeological Practice | Cambridge Core
Documenting the Effects of Laboratory Sorting in Zooarchaeology: Lessons Learned from the Čḯxwicən Project - Volume 13 Issue 2
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Advances in Archaeological Practice @saa-aap.bsky.social · 9d
The H. & T. King Grant for Archaeology of the Ancient Americas supports projects across Latin America (excluding the US) that advance the understanding of the indigenous cultures from Mesoamerica, Central & South America, & the Caribbean.

Proposals are due Nov 13th.

More information here:
H. and T. King Grant for Archaeology of the Ancient Americas
H. and T. King Grant for Archaeology of the Ancient Americas
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Cambridge University Press - Archaeology @cambup-archaeology.cambridge.org · 10d
Meghan C. L. Howey asks 'What is Community Archaeology’s Value for Our Discipline’s Future?' in this new #blog, accompanying #openaccess #research out now in the #SAA's @saa-aap.bsky.social: ➡️✅ https://cup.org/3VTvUjZ

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What is Community Archaeology’s Value for Our Discipline’s Future? « Archaeology# « Cambridge Core Blog
Research programs that are deeply engaged with, and responsive to, communities require significant investment to build and sustain. Why, then, should archaeologists -- often constrained by time and re...
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Cambridge University Press - Archaeology @cambup-archaeology.cambridge.org · 11d
This new collection of free-access journal articles - '#ClassicalStudies, #Archaeology and #AI' - highlights the impact of #artificialintelligence on these fields - from teaching methodologies through to #research practices: ▶️ https://cup.org/3Vt9E05

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Advances in Archaeological Practice @saa-aap.bsky.social · 10d
Margaret Beck and Matthew E. Hill Jr. detail their innovative #methods to investigate potential #slipmaterials and compare red #pigment hues. Using graphs, they analyze CIELAB color data to describe and compare hue.

Learn more about their findings in AAP's latest issue.
The Right Red: Comparing Red Pigment Hues with CIELAB | Advances in Archaeological Practice | Cambridge Core
The Right Red: Comparing Red Pigment Hues with CIELAB - Volume 13 Issue 2
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Advances in Archaeological Practice @saa-aap.bsky.social · 11d
The Deborah L. Nichols Meeting Access Grant supports current SAA members who might not otherwise be able to attend the Annual Meeting. The committee will award up to $500 to support access across multiple categories.

Eligibility and application information here:
Deborah L. Nichols Meeting Access Grants
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Advances in Archaeological Practice @saa-aap.bsky.social · 12d
@carlosgarnor.bsky.social & co-authors lay out a new workflow for the acquisition & storage of #archaeologicaldata. Based on #opensource software, their model provides accessible methods that can be easily adapted to accommodate various #research needs.

Check out the article in AAP's latest issue.
Strategies for Archaeological Data Collection and Management: The Development of a Digital Method in the Lower Gallery of La Garma (Spain) | Advances in Archaeological Practice | Cambridge Core
Strategies for Archaeological Data Collection and Management: The Development of a Digital Method in the Lower Gallery of La Garma (Spain) - Volume 13 Issue 2
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Advances in Archaeological Practice @saa-aap.bsky.social · 13d
Are you an undergraduate, graduate, or PhD student interested in #archaeology?

The SAA Student Diversity Networking Program provides opportunities for students from historically underrepresented groups to meet & network with students & professionals.

Apply here between Sep 1st & Nov 15th:
SAA STUDENT DIVERSITY NETWORKING PROGRAM
The Student Diversity Networking Program provides opportunities for students from historically underrepresented groups in archaeology to meet and network with other students and professionals. This pr...
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Advances in Archaeological Practice @saa-aap.bsky.social · 14d
Applied to samples from a Neolithic settlement, a recent study evaluated two methods, CT-scanning (and CBCT-scanning) and micromorphological sediment screening, for prioritization in excavations.

Learn more about the authors' findings in AAP’s newest issue:

#archaeology #excavation #sediment
Micromorphological Sediment Screening (MSS) and CT-Scanning for Prioritization in Archaeological Excavations | Advances in Archaeological Practice | Cambridge Core
Micromorphological Sediment Screening (MSS) and CT-Scanning for Prioritization in Archaeological Excavations - Volume 13 Issue 2
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Cambridge University Press - Archaeology @cambup-archaeology.cambridge.org · 14d
The #PaperOfTheMonth from @saa-aap.bsky.social is "The Impact of Secondary Mortuary Practices on Representation and Distribution of Commingled Elements from Umm an-Nar Human Skeletons in Communal Tombs" by Lesley A. Gregoricka et al., available #openaccess!

📚 https://cup.org/3ICA0Km
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Advances in Archaeological Practice @saa-aap.bsky.social · 15d
📣Advances in Archaeological Practice is pleased to announce the publication of Volume 13, Issue 2! Learn more about topics including community-engaged work, AR applications in archaeology, and strategies for data collection and management.

Read the latest issue here:
Latest issue | Advances in Archaeological Practice | Cambridge Core
Advances in Archaeological Practice
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Advances in Archaeological Practice @saa-aap.bsky.social · 16d
Kaitlyn Davis authored a piece in our 2021 special issue on Health and Wellness in Archaeology. On November 5th, she will host a seminar: "Preparing to Direct Your First Field Project or Field School."

Read her article: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

Register here: www.saa.org/career-pract...
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Advances in Archaeological Practice @saa-aap.bsky.social · 19d
Maureen Meyers is the Director of Archaeology at New South Associates. Her 2020 AAP piece, “Arsenic and Old Graves,” examines the history of arsenic as an embalming agent, presents methods for testing arsenic contamination in historic cemeteries, and discusses environmental considerations.
Arsenic and Old Graves | Advances in Archaeological Practice | Cambridge Core
Arsenic and Old Graves - Volume 9 Issue 1
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Advances in Archaeological Practice @saa-aap.bsky.social · 19d
Jayne-Leigh Thomas is the Executive Director at the Office of NAGPRA at Indiana University Bloomington. Along with her co-authors, her 2025 publication explores the impact of revised NAGPRA regulations on how Native Nations and institutions care for Indigenous ancestral remains and cultural items.
NAGPRA in Archaeological Practice: Implementing Duty of Care | Advances in Archaeological Practice | Cambridge Core
NAGPRA in Archaeological Practice: Implementing Duty of Care
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Advances in Archaeological Practice @saa-aap.bsky.social · 19d
Elizabeth Bollwerk’s 2017 article explores how co-creative methods can impact larger engagement efforts. She discusses research from the archaeology and the cultural heritage sectors and examples of evaluation for assessing digital public archaeology projects.

Learn more:
Co-Creation’s Role in Digital Public Archaeology | Advances in Archaeological Practice | Cambridge Core
Co-Creation’s Role in Digital Public Archaeology - Volume 3 Issue 3
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Advances in Archaeological Practice @saa-aap.bsky.social · 19d
Danielle Benden previously served as the Academic Staff Curator for the UW Anthropology Collection. Her 2019 AAP publication addressed issues surrounding archaeological curation at that time and raised questions about what the future of collections preservation could look like.

View her piece here:
A Long View of Archaeological Collections Care, Preservation, and Management | Advances in Archaeological Practice | Cambridge Core
A Long View of Archaeological Collections Care, Preservation, and Management - Volume 7 Issue 3
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Advances in Archaeological Practice @saa-aap.bsky.social · 19d
Angela Neller is the Curator for the Wanapum Heritage Center. Her 2024 AAP publication proposes the development of a standardized set of attributes for collections to facilitate efficient discovery for students, researchers, & descendant communities.

Read Neller’s article here:
Making Archaeological Collections More Findable and Accessible through Increased Coordination | Advances in Archaeological Practice | Cambridge Core
Making Archaeological Collections More Findable and Accessible through Increased Coordination - Volume 12 Issue 1
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Advances in Archaeological Practice @saa-aap.bsky.social · 19d
On October 29th, SAA members will host a seminar titled “Job Options in Archaeology and Heritage Management,” where participants can gain insight into career pathways in these two fascinating fields.

Info & registration here: www.saa.org/career-pract...

Learn more about published presenters below:
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Advances in Archaeological Practice @saa-aap.bsky.social · 20d
Meghan C. L. Howey’s latest #blog, designed to accompany her recent AAP publication with co-authors Diane Fiske and Alyssa Damon, touches on her experience with the Great Bay Archaeological #Survey and makes a compelling case for why archaeologists should commit to #communityarchaeology.
What is Community Archaeology’s Value for Our Discipline’s Future? « Archaeology# « Cambridge Core Blog
Research programs that are deeply engaged with, and responsive to, communities require significant investment to build and sustain. Why, then, should archaeologists -- often constrained by time and re...
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Cambridge University Press - Archaeology @cambup-archaeology.cambridge.org · 20d
Meghan C. L. Howey asks 'What is Community Archaeology’s Value for Our Discipline’s Future?' in this new #blog, accompanying #openaccess #research out now in the #SAA's @saa-aap.bsky.social: ➡️✅ https://cup.org/3VTvUjZ

#archaeology
#communityarchaeology
What is Community Archaeology’s Value for Our Discipline’s Future? « Archaeology# « Cambridge Core Blog
Research programs that are deeply engaged with, and responsive to, communities require significant investment to build and sustain. Why, then, should archaeologists -- often constrained by time and re...
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Advances in Archaeological Practice @saa-aap.bsky.social · 23d
In her @sapiens.org article, Emily Lena Jones reflects on the role of fiction in #archaeology. She references Caroline Arbuckle MacLeod’s 2021 #AAP piece, "Undergraduate Teaching and Assassin's Creed."

Find us in SAPIENS: www.sapiens.org/archaeology/...

AAP piece: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
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Cambridge University Press - Archaeology @cambup-archaeology.cambridge.org · 23d
This new collection of free-access journal articles - '#ClassicalStudies, #Archaeology and #AI' - highlights the impact of #artificialintelligence on these fields - from teaching methodologies through to #research practices: ▶️ https://cup.org/3Vt9E05

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Thanks @saa-aap.bsky.social for the APSAP-related covers of Vol. 11(4) and Vol. 7(4)! AAP covers spotlight the people, places, and communities that bring archaeology to life. Read more: www.cambridge.org/core/blog/20...
Cover images of Advances in Archaeological Practice featuring APSAP, highlighting archaeology as a people-centered practice.
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Ararat Plain Southeast Archaeological Project (APSAP) @apsap.bsky.social · Sep 5
Huge thanks to the three editors, Christina B. Rieth, Sarah A. Herr and Sjoerd van der Linde, for running the @saa-aap.bsky.social of @cambup-archaeology.cambridge.org for the last few years, it was a great experience to work with them on the digital reviews! 👏📚 www.cambridge.org/core/blog/20...
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