Putting skulls back together again

September 4th, 2008
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Seems like a slow week in the archaeology world of Southeast Asia, so here’s some pictures of the archaeological material I’m working on at the centre: skeletal remains from a site in Sarawak.

Skeletons from Niah

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Public lecture: The Flores Hominid

September 2nd, 2008
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Professor Colin Groves will be giving a talk on the Flores Hominid, aka fomo floresiensis, aka the hobbit later this month in September. Do give a visit, if you’re in the vicinity of the Australian National University.

Public Lecture: The Flores Hobbit
Speaker/Host: Professor Colin Groves
Venue: Manning Clark Theatre 6
Date: Wednesday, 17 September 2008
Time: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Enquiries: Wendy Lees on 040 652 6332
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Prehispanic artefacts in Cebu in danger from looting

August 29th, 2008
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Pre-Hispanic artefacts, thought to be ceramics from the Chinese Ming Dynasty have been discovered during tunneling works in Philippines’ Cebu City. Local politicians are calling for the Philippine National Museum to take action amid reports that the artefacts are being looted and sold in the open market.

Artifacts found beneath tunnel
Cebu Daily News, 28 August 2008
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Preah Vihear talks postponed indefinitely

August 29th, 2008
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A setback for the border talks between Cambodia and Thailand; formal and informal talks have been postponed indefinitely due to the current political crisis in Thailand.

Cambodia says temple talks off due to crisis
Bangkok Post, 28 August 2008
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Wednesday Rojak #39

August 27th, 2008
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Beads, names, and tattoos. We give them all a Southeast Asian slant in this week’s rojak!

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