Sentences with phrase «at archeological sites»

Lentil seeds dating back 8000 years have been found at archeological sites in the Middle East.

Dried peas have been consumed since prehistoric times with fossilized remains being found at archeological sites in Swiss lake villages.

Dried peas have been consumed since prehistoric times with fossilized remains being found at archeological sites in Swiss lake villages.

The study, conducted by an international team of collaborators including Binghamton University anthropologist Rolf Quam and published this week in the noted research journal PLoS ONE, was carried out at the archeological site of the Sima de los Huesos in northern Spain.

It belonged to an adult male of the species Homo erectus, a.k.a. «Upright Man» and is called «Skull 5» because it was the fifth set of hominid remains recovered at the archeological site, Dmanisi, located in the Caucausus of the Republic of Georgia.

A hiker in Israel has found a rare, 2,000 - year - old coin bearing the image of Emperor Augustus that is identical to one in the British Museum's collection Laurie Rimon was hiking with friends at an archeological site in... island in UK countryside... Online dating has created a lot of romance scams and fakers pretending Read More...

This wooden hut is actually an e-paper information board at an archeological site in Sweden.

However, upon arrival, someone unfamiliar with Mayan history might take a look at the archeological site and think «huh — a pile of rocks.»

Not exact matches

Consider this... a person goes to college, gets a four year degree in archaeology (or some antiquities preservation analog); spends summers sifting through sand and rock and gravel, all the while taking graduate level classes... person eventually obtains the vaunted PhD in archaeology... then works his / her tail off seeking funding for an archeological excavation, with the payoff being more funding, and more opportunities to dig in the dirt... do you think professional archaeologists are looking hard for evidence of the Exodus on a speculative basis... not a chance... they know their PhD buys them nothing more than a job at Tel Aviv Walmart if they don't discover and publish... so they write grants for digs near established sites / communities, and stay employed sifting rock in culturally safe areas... not unless some shepard stumbles upon a rare find in an unexpected place do you get archeological interest and action in remote places... not at all surprising that the pottery and other evidence of the Exodus and other biblical events lie waiting to be discovered... doesn't mean not there... just not found yet...

Using airborne mapping, researchers are discovering new archeological sites that show pre-Columbian Mesoamerica was «significantly more densely populated at the time of European contact» than previously thought.

Your journey back from Westfjords winds along shoreline roads and through mountain passes, stopping at Vatnsfjördur to visit its ancient Viking archeological site.

Next, Potts and his team plan to analyze a new, 166 - meter deep drill core obtained near another Middle Stone Age archeological site at Olorgesailie.

This latest excavation is only the second one to take place at this site, but this time using state - of - the - art archeological technology.

«Scenarios in the past have involved a goose kill on a lake, a break - in at the water quality lab, food tampering at a restaurant, faked primitive artifacts at an archeological dig, and an illegal toxic waste dump site.»

Maureen Kowker, a teacher at Bellevue Public Schools in Nebraska, received a unique gift one year from her wish list: an archeological dig site on campus, thanks to parents.

On the first day, our group toured the archeological site at Coba, gaining familiarity with the rich Mayan heritage.

The Mayan ruins at Coba are nestled in a peaceful archeological site deep in the jungles of the Yucatan, about 68 miles from Playa.

Along the way, on a road that varies from a poor rubble road to an excellent paved road at Gallon Jug, you'll pass a number of villages, some farms, the Mennonite settlement of Blue Creek (where you can also take spend time as a hard - working, paying volunteer at a major Maya archeological site) and plenty of jungle.

At some of the other parks and archeological sites (Altun Ha, for example) camping is permitted but with prior permission.

In this part of the tour we will see another archeological site called Pinchinuyoc which is at 3300 meters.

An Enduring Connection The Alutiiq people who are the descendents of those who lived at Brooks camp maintain strong ties to the area and are concerned about the archeological sites.

Nearby in the Sacred Valley, one can marvel at Inca engineering at the sites of Saqsaywaman, Pisaq, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero, and of course the continent's crown archeological jewel Machu Picchu, which can also be visited via the 4 day Inca Trail trek.

There are alpacas and llamas everywhere, grazing in the fields at Saqsaywaman — an archeological site above Cusco — and walking the streets in Cusco's historical center.

This means that travellers can now design their own Mayan Route itinerary and visit archeological sites such as Monte Alban, Chichen Itza and Palenque much more easily and at a lower cost.

It is definitely worth it for the stunning views of the Willcanota Valley and of the archeological site below, at the foot of Machu Picchu Mountain!

But even with all the people, the grandeur of the archeological site and the natural beauty of the surrounding mountains make you gasp at first sight.

Note this ticket does not include: Entrance to Koricancha (or Qorikancha) 10 soles Entrance to Cathedral 25 soles (the visit of the Cathedral is optional as many people prefer not to visit now that it is more expensive so there is the option to have afternoon tea in a restored Colonial house / hotel if you prefer during this part of the City tour) Cusco Tourist Ticket also includes the admission to the Cusco folk dances and music at Cusco Art Center in the 3rd block of Sol Avenue, presentation everynight from 7:00 pm Alternatively you can purchase a partial ticket for 70 soles which allows a one day only visit of just the 4 Archeological sites if you are not planning to visit any of the Sacred Valley sites such as Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Chincheros or a one day only partial ticket to visit the Sacred Valley sites such as Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Chincheros (Moray) if you are not going to have time to visit the 4 Archeological sites of Saqsayhuaman / Qenqo / Pucapucara / Tambomachay.

After your tour you'll have free time to explore the archeological site at your leisure.

On our return, we quickly visit the famous church and archeological site in Chincheros, arriving to Cusco at about 6:00 pm 6.30 pm

Vacationing at El Paraiso Hotel Tulum, gives you easy access to all the fantastic archeological sites, natural parks, best beaches and wild life experiences in the Riviera Maya.

Here, visitors can tour the Tovara swamps, take a tour to Isla Isabel, do some bird sighting in Singayta, surf at Matanchen's bay, visit the ruins of the San Basilio fort, explore Mexcaltitlan Island and visit the archeological site named Los Toriles.

Artifacts from the archeological dig at Bear Cove, now the site of the Prince Rupert ferry dock, along with aboriginal exhibits and a colorful recounting of European settlement, forestry, mining and commercial fishing are displayed at the Port Hardy Museum and Archives downtown.

We arrived at the ruins shortly after they opened and after paying our admission fee, we began exploring the large archeological site.

Extensive archeological work has been carried out at the site providing a wealth of historical information about the Mayas.

On our return, we quickly visit the famous church and archeological site in Chincheros, arriving to Cusco at about 6.30 - 7:00 pm.

The old city, an Incan archeological site, is located at the top of a mountain, and there you will witness firsthand the stonemasonry skill of our ancient ancestors.

Day 5 — Moray & Maras Terraces of Salt Hike Breakfast at Hotel, pick up from your hotel at 8:00 AM, you will head out on the road that crosses the Sacred Valley of the Incas to reach the important Moray archeological site (3176m / 10419ft), where enormous circular and Pre-Incan semi-circular agricultural terraces were constructed to be used as a botanical laboratory for experimenting on plant domestication and foreign crop acclimatization.

Day 5 — Sunrise in Machu Picchu & Train back to Cusco Breakfast at the hotel; at 5:00 AM take first bus to Machu Picchu citadel, you will ride a bus to Machu Picchu archeological site and tour every nook and cranny of this New 7 Wonder of the World and UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site: an unforgettable experience.

Cobá entre C. Asteroides y C. Mercurio, TulumThe Villa Tulum privileged location midway the archeological site at Tulum and the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve.

Includes: Private air - conditioned transportation, a guide, admission to the Chichen Itza archeological site, lunch, tips for the guide, drinks on board (1 soda, 1 bottle of water, 1 beer per person), 2 drinks during lunch (beer or soda), tip at the restaurant.

U.S. News & World Report listed Belize in the number eight position for «Best Places to Visit in Central and South America,» highlighting the number of adventure options in the country, including exploring ancient Maya ruins, the archeological sites of the country's western Cayo District, and the world - class snorkeling and diving opportunities located at the Hol Chan Marine Reserve.

San Ignacio Tour: Departure at 9:00 am You will be visiting two minor Archeological sites.

This catalogue for a traveling exhibition considers the working drawings and spontaneous studies of Josef Albers, beginning with the landscapes and figure studies he created before enrolling at the Bauhaus, to abstractions inspired by archeological sites in Mexico, to color studies for his famous Homage to the Square paintings.

Now, in her new show at Metro Pictures (May 2 - June 8), the in - demand artist is revealing a new direction in her work: she's creating sculptures inspired by ancient representations of women that she discovered in a tour of Roman archeological sites — but this time, at least on occasion, she's keeping the sculptures.

Research projects include the study of Cambodian palm - leaf manuscripts at Cornell University, interviews with Navajo Code Talkers in New Mexico, and travel to living Maya communities and archeological sites in and around the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve.

You'll want something more rugged for use on a fire truck, at archeological dig sites, in zoo enclosures, or working a remote lumber forest in the Pacific Northwest, though.

Joara archeological site The oldest - known European inland (non-coastal) settlement in the United States of Fort San Juan has been identified at Joara, a former Mississippian culture chiefdom located about five miles north of present - day Morganton.