All that glitters is Scythian; a long overdue look at the treasures of Ukraine
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An exhibition called "Gold of the Nomads: Scythian Treasures from the Ancient Ukraine" is described. The Scythian tribe originated in Central Asia in the first millennium BC and migrated into present-day Ukraine in the seventh century BC. Their burials rich in artifacts constitute one of the most complete material records of any nomadic people.
Publication Name: Archaeology
Subject: Anthropology/archeology/folklore
ISSN: 0003-8113
Year: 2000
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Aim, fire, thwock! Atlatl devotees show off their stuff
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The World Atlatl Association (WAA) is an organization that promotes the uses and knowledge of the powerful prehistoric weapons and its use as a modern sporting device. According to the past WAA president Charlie Brown, the Atlatl is most powerful, but a cumbersome weapon system.
Publication Name: Archaeology
Subject: Anthropology/archeology/folklore
ISSN: 0003-8113
Year: 2001
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The long arm of politics
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The problems faced during excavating lands of island of Cyprus due to political intervention are presented.
Publication Name: Archaeology
Subject: Anthropology/archeology/folklore
ISSN: 0003-8113
Year: 2007
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