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  • Archaeology Pioneers Of The Americas

    Archaeology Pioneers Of The Americas

    The tradition of archaeology in the Americas (both North and South America) is defined by cross-cultural comparative research that draws heavily on an innovative tradition of regional-scale fieldwork. Many early archaeo-pioneers worked in multiple culture areas of the Americas, seeking direct connections between the archaeological record and living or historical indigenous peoples, and fostering close…

  • World Heritage Committee Adds 29 New Sites Including Alberta On UNESCO’s World Heritage List

    World Heritage Committee Adds 29 New Sites Including Alberta On UNESCO’s World Heritage List

    Baku, Azerbaijan, July—The city of Fuzhou (China) will host the next session of the World Heritage Committee in 2020. This decision concluded the work of the 43rd session of the World Heritage Committee, meeting in Baku since 30 June. During this year’s session, the World Heritage Committee inscribed a total of 29 new sites on…