Communities and Networks in the Bolivian Tropical Mountains during the Middle Horizon (ca. CE 600-900): A Bioarchaeological Study of Migration
Concordia University, Grimm Hall South, DeNault Auditorium 1530 Concordia West, IrvineJuan’s dissertation research studies migration in the Bolivian tropical mountains when small-scale Mojocoya societies interacted with the pan-Andean Tiwanaku State (ca. CE 600-900). Moving beyond vertical control models assuming that highland-based societies controlled lower areas through direct migration practices, Juan proposes that lowland-based communities articulated long-distance networks with the highlands using multiple migration strategies without …
Relationships between ancient Maya craft specialization and social inequality during the Classic period (250-900 CE)
Concordia University, Grimm Hall South, DeNault Auditorium 1530 Concordia West, IrvineThis research investigates whether various degrees of participation in large-scale stone-tool production created inequalities among households. She conducted research at the archaeological site of Took’ Witz, located near El Palmar in Campeche, Mexico. Took’ Witz was a small rural community with one of the largest stone tool industries in the Maya area. While the massive …
Warfare in Ancient Persia
Concordia University, Grimm Hall South, DeNault Auditorium 1530 Concordia West, IrvineDr. John W.I. Lee explores warfare in ancient Persia with particular attention to the equipment, training, and martial values ofthe empire’s warriors
Archaeology Can be a Blast
Newport Beach Library - Conference Room 1000 Avocado Avenue, Newport BeachNEW VENUE!! Dr. Dan Schowalter addresses excavating in politically contested territories, and what happens when encountering modern and ancient landmines.
NEW DATE: In the Footstep of King David
Concordia University, Grimm Hall South, DeNault Auditorium 1530 Concordia West, IrvineDr. Michael Hasel highlights recent discoveries related to the first kings of Israel at the excavations at Lachish that made international headlines Including the oldest alphabetic script found on an ivory comb. Michael G. Hasel, PhD, has taught Near Eastern studies and archaeology at Southern since 1998. In the 1995-96 academic year, he was the …