Faunal evidence from the Fayum Neolithic is often cited in the framework of early stock keeping in Egypt. However, the data suffer from a number of problems. In the present paper, large faunal datasets from new excavations at Kom K and Kom W (4850-4250 BC) are presented. They clearly show that, despite the presence of domesticates, fish predominate in the animal bone assemblages. In this sense,...

The article deals with the issues of general theoretical nature related to problem determining local cultural traditions. processes settling forest-steppe Altai by tribes Kulaiskaya archaeological culture, which laid basis for formation variant have been briefly characterized. settlement began in 4th-3d centuries BC infiltration small groups population Novosibirsk culture into environment, then...

During our clinical or outpatient contacts we often tell patients with coronary heart disease that physical activity will lessen the burden of their disease, reduce their risk of mortality and enhance their quality of life. However, after delivering this one-liner we have no illusions that patients will start moving and stay active straight away. Many practical barriers deter them and behaviour...

• Arboriculture in the Iberian peninsula dates back to beginning of 1st millennium BC. The adoption fruit tree cultivation is part process social complexity. A large collection remains has been dated. Agricultural activities, including practices, crops and techniques have evolved throughout history undergoing tremendous changes. From early Neolithic farmers Mediterranean focused on cereal agric...

A bout 120 new Mesopotamian mathematical cuneiform texts, all from the Norwegian Schøyen Collection, are published in the author’s book A Remarkable Collection of Babylonian Mathematical Texts, Springer (2007). Most of the texts are Old Babylonian (1900–1600 BC), but some are older (Sumerian), or younger (Kassite). In addition to the presentation and discussion of these new texts, the book cont...

The article is devoted to the traceological study of a special kind stone tools – so-called “irons”. studies leading scientist in this field, Usacheva I.V., allow us assert that earliest examples irons were found on sites 4th millennium BC, and their latest appearance dates back 2nd BC. specimens presented during archaeological research at settlements Paleometallic era Toksanbai Aitman, located...