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Alden Thornewell

A distinguished archaeologist and cultural heritage specialist, widely respected for his research in Public Archaeology and Heritage Studies. Originally trained at the UCL Institute of Archaeology, where he was a prominent figure in the Heritage Studies Section, Thornewell has since expanded his expertise through collaborative work with the Department of Anthropology at the University of South Florida.

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    Remarkable 2,600-Year-Old Celtic Wooden Burial Chamber Unearthed in Germany

    From the ancient Celts, archaeologists in Germany have discovered an unusually intact wooden coffin at the centre of a great grave mound. Found…

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    Public Archaeology Programs and Outreach

    One example of an engaging approach in archaeology is public archaeology, which aims to bring archaeological knowledge and discoveries to a broader audience.…

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    Ancient Section of Roman Watling Street Discovered Beneath London

    A part of a 2,000-year-old Roman road beneath the modern-day Watling Street in south-east London was unearthed while work to install new utility…

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    New Archaeological Discoveries

    Aside from that, thanks to archaeology we are able to learn more about human existence and evolution with every new find. Every 12…

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    Importance of Cultural Heritage Preservation

    Cultural heritage – the legacy of tangible and intangible attributes inherited from past generations, such as monuments, objects, traditions, languages and practices. Such…

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    Repatriating Palestinian Patrimony: An Overview of Palestinian Preparations for Negotiations on Archaeology

    The repatriation of Palestinian cultural heritage has become a central issue in preserving the identity and history of the Palestinian people. Archaeological artifacts…

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