Experimental Archaeology

$A field of conchoidal- and thermal-fractured chert ‘balls’ near Duqm, Oman.$

Researchers Suggest New Hypothesis for Hominin Invention of Stone Cutting Tools

Tags: College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Anthropology, Experimental Archaeology, Metin Eren, Michelle Bebber

Image 5: Clovis fluted points hafted onto wooden handles by Michael Wilson. (Images credit: Metin I. Eren)

Experimental collaboration between archaeologists and MeatEater highlights the prevalence of equifinality in archaeological interpretation

Tags: Metin Eren, Michelle Bebber, Department of Anthropology, Experimental Archaeology, Stone tools, Research, College of Arts and Sciences, Division of Research and Sponsored Programs

College of Arts & Sciences

Metin Eren, Ph.D, director of archaeology and an assistant professor of anthropology in ��Ƶ’s College of Arts and Sciences, prepares to fire a replica arrowhead in a special lab in Lowry Hall.

We Are Here for the Students: Anthropology Professor Discusses Importance of Mentorship

Tags: Metin Eren, mentors, Research, College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Anthropology, Experimental Archaeology

College of Arts & Sciences

Archaeologist Michelle Bebber, Ph.D., assistant professor in ��Ƶ State's Department of Anthropology demonstrates the use of an atlatl on the ��Ƶ Campus

Atlatl Weapon Use by Prehistoric Females Equalized the Division of Labor While Hunting: ��Ƶ State Archaeology Professors Led the Experimental Study

A new study led by Archaeologist Michelle Bebber, assistant professor in ��Ƶ State’s Department of Anthropology, has demonstrated that the atlatl (i.e. spear thrower) functions as an “equalizer,” a finding which supports women’s potential active role as prehistoric hunters.

Tags: Experimental Archaeology, Department of Anthropology, Michelle Bebber, Metin Eren

College of Arts & Sciences

Metin Eren, Ph.D., associate professor and director of archeology at ��Ƶ, demonstrates flintknapping.

Despite the Dangers, Early Humans Risked Life-Threatening Flintknapping Injuries

For most, the craft known as flintknapping is a skilled hobby or art form that was thought to occasionally require bandages or stitches. However, new research suggests flintknapping is far more dangerous than previously understood.

Tags: Research & Science, Nationally Distinctive, Nicholas Gala, Department of Anthropology, College of Arts and Sciences, Metin Eren, Michelle Bebber, Experimental Archaeology

College of Arts & Sciences

Grace Conrad made projectile points out of cow femur bones, similar to the Clovis technology.

Five ��Ƶ State Experimental Archaeology Graduates Earn Full-Rides to Grad Schools

Tags: Department of Anthropology, Metin Eren, Michelle Bebber, Anna Mika, Ashley Rutkoski, Daniel Wilcox, Grace Conrad, Nicholas Gala, Experimental Archaeology, College of Arts & Sciences, Research & Science, Student Success, Division of Graduate Studies

College of Arts & Sciences

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