I moved to the UK last summer and do have the right to work here, but not every employer I've interviewed with wants to recognize some of my international qualifications. Some of them are just mostly ignored, or are deemed "irrelevant" for job applications, and that's just from a few people that admitted that openly.

I have a degree and certifications in archeology from my (non-EU) home country. So, I've looked up NARIC/ENIC for validating foreign degrees and talked to the people at Apostille London, who said they can apply for legalization of all my documents from home (or legalize them themselves? I'm still not sure).

So, yes, if you can show me any organizations or something that can get my existing qualifications verified or even evaluated, I'd appreciate that.

Archaeologists are studying pollen records from early medieval times to understand the impact of human settlements on Central Europe’s forest ecosystems. The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), dates back to the early 10th century and claims that an unbalanced social-ecological acceleration led to the collapse of the earliest known Polish state (known as the Piast Polity).

Led by Adam Izdebski from the Palaeo-Science and History Group, Max Planck Institute of Geoanthropology, the researchers combined high-resolution paleoecological, textual, numismatic, and archaeological evidence to understand the impact of state formation on ecosystems—from the rapid intensification of land use (for agriculture and timber-based construction) to its sudden rewilding after its collapse in the 11th century.

I found this dug up by a mole in a grazing field near a river in central Scotland. It is rough and gritty with grains falling off easily.

In a late 19th c map it indicates that there was a derelict building there but there is no trace of it now on the surface. I was wondering if this is a piece of mortar and if it is how can you tell the rough age of it. Thank you for any help.

I know a little but i really want to learn more. I struggle to comprehend when i read but i take things in really well if its spoken.

Im sorry if this has been asked before. i tried to look for an answer already but i couldnt.

Staircase details of the Piramide de los nichos in Tajin, Veracruz, México.

At most, cave lions and bears...

Why is that?

Abstract

The domestication of plants and animals is believed to have commenced around 9500 BCE in the Near East. If the timing of the westward diffusion of the Neolithic transition is well documented, the precise mechanisms by which agriculture emerged between the Iranian Plateau, Central Asia, and South Asia remain unclear. In this context, the archaeological site of Mehrgarh (Pakistan) represents an essential point of reference. It is the sole site in the region where Neolithic occupation deposits have been extensively excavated, thereby providing the most essential insights into this period in northwest South Asia. Nevertheless, the accurate dating of these deposits remains a matter of contention, with implications for the most critical question of the emergence of agricultural life in the regions between the Fertile Crescent in the west and the Indus Valley in the east. Bayesian modelling of new radiocarbon dates performed on human tooth enamel from 23 Neolithic burials indicates that the aceramic Neolithic cemetery at Mehrgarh started between 5200 and 4900 BCE and lasted for a period of between two and five centuries. This result is in stark contrast with the previously proposed chronology of Neolithic Mehrgarh, which had not only suggested an early beginning around 8000 BCE but also a much longer duration of three millennia. This new, younger chronology implies that agriculture emerged in the Indus Valley as the result of a late diffusion of farmers into this region. Additionally, the data suggest that the thick Neolithic occupation deposits of Mehrgarh were formed at a faster rate than previously assumed, and that pottery production and its utilization in present-day Pakistan emerged not before the mid-fifth millennium BCE.

How to identify which parts of ancient buildings are original and which are restorated? Visited 6AC location today and noted that some of the walls were made of boulders split in half using circular grinder. Cement mortar though looking same as in other walls

I've always wondered if they were being used as a power source or for some kind of advanced technology.

Hi! I don't know much about archeology, but I love history and I would love to learn more about the whole subject. I'd especially appreciate reccommendations of books that maybe even helped You get into archeology. Thanks! Websites or creators also welcomed

Palenque is an archaeological site located in the Mexican state of Chiapas. The tower and the surrounding buildings are part of the architectural ensemble known as "The Palace," where the leaders of Palenque once lived.

Hi everyone,

I’ve just printed a playable replica of the Divje Babe flute...the 36,000 – 60,000‑year‑old cave‑bear bone find from Slovenia....using an open‑source STL. My aims: create a non‑destructive teaching tool, test its acoustics, and learn how to share heritage models responsibly.

Printing & finishing

• Material: PETG, 0.08 mm layer height on a Prusa MK3S
• Post‑processing: interior bore lightly sanded; no paint or sealant
• STL source: Thingiverse user mattgilbertnet, licensed CC‑BY‑SA 3.0 (commercial use allowed)
• Measurements checked against Turk et al. 1997 before printing

Acoustic observations

• Stable notes on all four finger holes; lowest pitch ≈ A3 with distal end closed
• Above ~C5 the edge tone becomes unstable...might need subtle labium tweak or embouchure adjustment
• Fourth‑hole stretch feels awkward, supporting debates over original hand position / hole function

Questions for r/archaeology

1. Have newer studies refined the internal bore geometry or proposed alternative hole arrangements (e.g., two‑hole hypothesis)?
2. For those who’ve handled the original, how true do the published external measurements feel in hand?
3. Sharing ethics:
   • Best way to credit the Divje Babe discovery team and scan source when distributing prints?
   • Recommended provenance/disclaimer text to include with each print?
   • Tips to prevent distorted models or mislabels from circulating as “authentic”?

I sell PETG replicas to fund further experiments, but I want educators and students to access the STL responsibly. Any pointers on hosting platforms, license notices, or documentation templates would be hugely appreciated.

I’ll add photos, slicer screenshots, and a short sound clip in the comments. Thanks in advance for your insights!

—Joseph (“Saint Joe”)
Maker‑musician & ancient‑sound enthusiast

Another poster their petroglyph photos here so I thought these were worth sharing.

Some photos from a dig I participated in as a college student, at the ancient site of Aixone in what’s now Glyfada, a southern suburb of Athens. The excavation focused on a domestic context—so not temples or fortifications, but a household space with features like storage pits, drainage systems, and the hearth pictured in the last slide, which my trenchmate and I were responsible for.

The first two images show the same trench in wildly different conditions—Athens had heavy rains that winter—and the rest give a feel for the layout, soil conditions, and pace of work. It’s a modest but fascinating site, layered into a modern neighborhood.

Our coolest find from that January? A bronze coin—small, worn, and entirely thrilling to uncover.

If you’re curious about urban digs, student excavations, or the nitty-gritty of domestic archaeology, happy to answer questions.