Sentences with phrase «in volcanic stone»

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Morgan and University of Liverpool archaeologist Natalie Uomini arrived at their conclusions by conducting a series of experiments in teaching contemporary humans the art of «Oldowan stone - knapping,» in which butchering «flakes» are created by hammering a hard rock against certain volcanic or glassy rocks, like basalt or flint.

After planting in our minds the arresting image of skeletons floating on rafts of pumice, for instance, he pauses for a lecture on the many uses of pumice and other volcanic stones.

Typically, this consists of two wall coverings assembled with roughly placed stones of volcanic tuff (opus incertum), together with a core of smaller stones set in a lime - mortar grout (opus caementicium).

Willenbring, now an associate professor at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in San Diego, California, had alleged, in a lengthy complaint filed with BU in October 2016, and reported on by Science last month, that Marchant also physically harassed her, throwing stones at her while she was urinating, blowing volcanic ash in her eyes, and pushing her down a steep, rocky slope several times.

«When we had the volcanic ash identified, we were stunned, because that would make this stone tool one of the oldest artifacts in North America,» Patrick O'Grady, with the University of Oregon Archaeological Field School, who led the excavations at the Rimrock Draw Rockshelter, where the tool was found, said in a statement.

Black Obsidian is formed from volcanic lava coming in contact with earth & water, so it possess an almost perfect balance of yin & yang energies making it an energetically perfect stone for the Jade Egg practice.

The temazcal ritual usually involves spending five hours in a very hot tent or stone hut while a shaman or other religious practitioner uses scorching volcanic rocks doused with healing waters to bring the temperature inside above 170 degrees.

When you see them out in the wild, in their habitat, they look like they belong there, whether they're a hulking stone - covered Urugaan stomping around volcanic plains, or an elder dragon sitting majestically atop a mountain.

By purchasing this package you'll be able to enjoy an Essential Oils Massage & Azorean Volcanic Stone Massage which will surely leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated while in Terceira island.

Back to the grind: Following ancient Maya traditions, chocolate makers in Belize still grind cacao beans with a tool called a metate, made of volcanic stone.

At the Miraval Life in Balance Spa, the massages and scrubs use local salt, volcanic stone, and black sand, and a reproduction of a stone sugar mill is a site for meditation and yoga.

Inspired by El Teide the highest Volcano in Spain; this massage combines the benefits of Lava Sand exfoliation to rejuvenate the skin and powerful heated volcanic stones known to create a feeling of well - being.

In exchange, the mainland imported elite goods such as pottery, jade, obsidian and grinding stones made of volcanic basalt.

We walked the 3.8 mile Blue Basin Loop to take in some of the best views of the blue - green clay stone originally formed by volcanic ash.

Imbued with a charismatic rustic elegance, rich textures are revealed in volcanic lava stone, recycled ironwood pillars, and a magnificent walled garden adorned with staghorn ferns, palms and tropical shrubs.

Lying in rural Canggu, only a stone's throw from the dramatic black - volcanic sands of Pererenan Beach, famous for its rolling surf and spectacular sunsets, Villa LuWih is as ideal for groups of friends who want to party as it is for families who want to explore.

Each room category has standard facility such as mini bar IDD Telephone, television satellite, CD and DVD player, Air conditioner, telephone, dressing bath and in room sandal, safety and deposit box, hot and cold running water and sunken bathtub located at suite room, plunge pool, king size bed, day bed and a bathtub made from volcanic stone in valley pool villa and country yard pool villa.

The top half holds an embedded magnet, with the tree carried in either a sponge ball or a carved volcanic stone planter.

Anahuacalli houses Diego Rivera's collection of pre-Hispanic art and artifacts in glorious display cases spread across mostly small dark rooms made of volcanic stone with mosaicked stone ceilings (and some floors) that weave together symbols of the Teotihuacan culture with the occasional hammer and sickle.

Napalm Stone (Volcanic Version), 2013; gasoline, polystyrene, Play - Doh, resin, pigment, and terrazzo; 70 x 28 x 28 in.

(For those «coming in in the middle» — assuming any such are still reading — this subthread began with a link I provided discussing the vulnerability our complex society bears WRT to very large volcanic eruptions, in the context of the robustness of some Stone Age populations who «thrived» during the event — albeit at a considerable distance!)

«The posh pad in elite Parrot Cay is on a white - sand beach, and reportedly includes an infinity pool lined with black volcanic stone, and features 360 - degree views, African and Asian art, an open - air screening room for watching movies and a dining pavilion that was created in Bali...