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Seneca Village

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The history of Seneca Village is fraught with history, opportunity, and endurance against racism and white supremacy. In 1825, a ‘‘25-year-old African American shoe shiner named Andrew Williams bought land in the middle of Manhattan, two years before slavery was abolished in New York. More free Black Americans followed, fleeing the disease and discrimination of downtown, and together they created the bustling settlement. The village was home to the most significant number of African American property owners in NY before the Civil War. Because those black men possessed property, they were allowed to vote. Irish and German immigrants could also live there, and white and black churchgoers often side-by-side.

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As you can see, Seneca Village was a thriving community, living far from the dense population of downtown, despite NY's abolition law in 1827, discrimination severely limited the lives of the African-American populace. Seneca Village provided access to more space from the unhealthy and crowded conditions of the city. ''By 1855, there were 52 houses in Seneca Village. On maps of the area, most of the houses were identified as one-, two-, or three-story houses made out of wood. Archeological excavations uncovered stone foundations and roofing materials, indicating that they were well-built. Some of the houses were identified as shanties, meaning that they were less well-constructed. Land ownership among Black residents was much higher than that in the city as a whole: more than half owned property in 1850, five times the property ownership rate of all New York City residents at the time. Many of Seneca Village's Black residents were landowners and relatively economically secure compared to their downtown counterparts in the Little Africa neighborhood by Greenwich Village.''

NO. 3

Unfortunately, Seneca's village’s demise had to do with the construction plans of what the settlement is today, Central Park. William Cullen Bryant, ‘‘the editor for the New York Evening Post at the time, and Andrew Jackson Downing, an English landscape architect, started the park project together. The Special Committee on Parks was formed. They surveyed possible sites before selecting Seneca Village, even getting NYS officials to legislate the Central Park Act in July 1853, authorizing a board of five commissioners to start purchasing land and creating a fund to raise money and donations for the plan. Before the acquisition of Central Park, Seneca Village was referred to with derogatory and racial slurs. Advocates for Cental Park used the media to describe Seneca Village and other communities like them as ‘‘poor squatters living in shanties’’.

NO. 4

The residents fought against the city’s planning as they were legally entitled to do so as landowners. But the Central Park Act set aside the 775 acres of land in Manhattan from 59th to 106th streets between 5th and 8th avenues to create the country’s first major landscape public park. ‘‘There were roughly 1,600 inhabitants displaced throughout the area. Although landowners were compensated, many argued that their land was undervalued. Ultimately, all residents had to leave by the end of 1857.’’ The settlement was discovered in 2011 when archaeologists from Columbia University uncovered artifacts such as an iron tea kettle, a roasting pan, a stoneware beer bottle, fragments of Chinese export porcelain, and a small shoe with a leather sole and fabric upper. This article is dedicated to the people of Seneca Village and other ‘Little Africa’s’ settlements all over this country that historians and archaeologists are finding in recent times who have continuously fought against the struggles of race, class, and economic opportunities that this country’s governmental systems continuously try to sweep aside.

Artifacts and Archives: The Rediscovery… | Central Park Conservancy (centralparknyc.org)

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[archaeologyprehistoricstones]

Maya nose ornament made of human bone unearthed at Palenque Ruins

Archaeologists have discovered an intricately carved nose ornament crafted from human bone, during their excavations at the Maya city of Palenque in Mexico.

The archaeological site of Palenque, also known as Lakamha in the Itza language, is situated near the Usumacinta River in the Mexican state of Chiapas. The recent excavation took place at House C, a part of a palace complex constructed by the revered Mayan ruler Pakal the Great.

The nose ornament, measuring just over 6 centimeters long and 5 centimeters wide, is believed to be over 1,100 years old. It is made from a fragment of the human distal tibia, a bone that contributes to the ankle joint.

Continue Reading: https://archaeologymag.com/2023/09/maya-nose-ornament-unearthed-at-mexico/

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[goldsilverplatinumandcopper]

HISTORIC TREASURE UNEARTHED IN KENTUCKY CORNFIELD!

In a jaw-dropping discovery, a Kentucky farmer stumbled upon a treasure trove of over 700 Civil War-era coins while tending to his field. Aptly named the "Great Kentucky Hoard," the find comprises predominantly of U.S. gold coins dating back to the turbulent period between 1840 and 1863.

In a video capturing the moment, the anonymous farmer marvels at the astonishing collection, showcasing $1, $10, and $20 gold coins emerging from the soil. Certified by the Numismatic Guaranty Co. (NGC), the hoard boasts rare gems, including 18 of the coveted 1863-P $20 1-ounce gold Liberty coins, each capable of fetching six figures at auction.

Experts suggest the coins may shed light on Kentucky's history during the Civil War, speculating that wealthy residents may have buried their fortunes to thwart Confederate raids. Conflict archaeologist Ryan McNutt highlights the potential wealth of information these hoards hold about past individuals.

McNutt emphasises the importance of collaboration between landowners and archaeologists for a deeper understanding of these historical finds. Without such engagement, these snapshots of the past risk being lost forever.

Image credit: Numismatic Guaranty Co

Discover amazing historic sites and artefacts in your area by searching the ARCHI UK database at https://www.archiuk.com

Read more at https://www.livescience.com/archaeology/kentucky-man-finds-over-700-civil-war-era-coins-buried-in-his-cornfield

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Archaeology and Historic Sites Index-ARCHI

[the-travel-junkiie]

Reposted from @archaeology.news Capela dos Ossos monument Evora, #Portugal The Capela dos Ossos (English: Chapel of Bones) is one of the best known monuments in Évora, Portugal. It is a small interior chapel located next to the entrance of the Church of St. Francis. The Chapel gets its name because the interior walls are covered and decorated with human skulls and bones. This monument was built by Franciscan monks. An estimated 5,000 corpses were exhumed and to decorate the walls of the chapel. The bones came from ordinary people who were buried in Évora's medieval cemeteries. In any event, the Franciscans arranged the bones in a variety of patterns. (wikipedia) Photo by @cocoandcanela . . Follow @archaeology.news . . #archaeology #archeology #arqueologia #archaeological #archaeologynews #history #ancientworld #archaeology_news #anthropology #ancientcivilization #museum #church #capeladosossos #ancienthistory https://www.instagram.com/p/CRZcHhADDGQ/?utm_medium=tumblr

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[deadlinenews]

Incredible work to be nominated for such a prestigious award. 👏 👏 👏 @aberdeenuni https://qoo.ly/39jyfk

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[cmisteriosblog]

Evidence found of early hunter-gatherer eating an entire venomous snake A trio of researchers has found evidence of an early hunter-gatherer eating an entire venomous snake. In their paper published in Journal of Archaeological Science, Elanor Sonderman, Crystal Dozier and Morgan Smith describe their study of coprolites found at a site in Texas and the snake remains they found. 

#venomoussnake ArchaeologyNews huntergatherer

[fixomnia-scribble]

Hallooo!

Hello! Since @chaotic-archaeologist​ was lovely enough to send a bunch of diggers my way last night, I thought I’d share some resources for you new followers. I have an arch/anth background and am currently studying forensic archaeology, so many of these Twitters are forensic arch/anth-related (Also to be found here: writing, science rants, friendly fandom chatter, social change and general nerdy infodumps.)

Following is a longpost of arch, anth & forensics resources.

Being based in BC, I follow a bunch of BC and Pacific Northwest archaeology tumblrs, who are more than welcome to hop on and introduce themselves and add their favourite resources.

It’s pretty easy to find archaeology & anthropology tumblrs – we all tend to have one or both of those terms in our profiles or posts. I’d also recommend searching on “museum” or “collection”. Oh, and all the sciences that are digger-adjacent! I’ve been enjoying @mapsontheweb​, for example. @arsanatomica​ posts interesting cases of skeletal, physical and forensic anomalies (these may be disturbing for some, but if you are into forensic mysteries, you’ll love it.)

Most professional organizations, universities etc. seem to use Twitter as their main social media tool, likely because of the generational flow of such things. There is certainly plenty of archaeology on Facebook, too, though it seems to be mainly specific university student associations, or field school blogs. There are some useful professional networking FB pages that will ask you to apply to join, because they discuss sensitive medical or cultural issues. (Paleopathology, The Forensic Sphere, BioArchaeology Training etc.)

Twitters I’ve found useful and/or interesting are:

Professional Organizations:

CAPA-ACAP (Canadian Association for Physical Anthropology/L’Association Canadienne D’Anthropologie Physique)

British Association for Forensic Anthropology

GSA Geoarchaeology Division (Geosociety community addressing geoscientific & archaeological questions. Affiliate of @SAAorg Geoarchaeology Interest Group)

AIA (Archaeological Institute of America)

NOSASArchaeologyBlog (North of Scotland Archaeological Society)

American Anthropological Association

Society of Ethnobiology

AAPA (American Association of Physical Anthropologists)

General Archaeology Outreach:

Open Access Archaeology

DINAA Project (Digital Index of North American #Archaeology)

Archaeological Society of British Columbia

Archaeologynews

Archaeologyfieldwork (archaeology employment resource - jobs posted daily)

Digdoodles (Illustrating archaeology for everyone!)

Zooarchaeology

 Indigenous Canadian Archaeology:

Joanne Hammond (I am including her personal Twitter as she is deeply connected and constantly posting news)

Wild Archaeology (Educational series exploring ancient archaeological sites across North America.)

Indigenous Archaeology Collective

FPCC (First Peoples' Cultural Council of BC)

Haida Gwaii Museum

 Social Progress & Diversity in Archaeology:

Archaeologists Against Racism #BLM

SCWIST (Society for Canadian Women in Science & Technology)

Association for Feminist Anthropology

trowelblazers (Pioneering women in archaeology, palaeontology & geology — past & present.)

Women in forensics

Trans Doe Task Force (Finding and researching #transgender and gender variant Jane and John Doe coldcases)

 Forensic Archaeology:

BC Coroners Service

Canadian Society of Forensic Science

Juno Lab (Childhood skeletal growth & biomechanics. Working out of @SFUArchaeology.)

BAHID (British Association for Human Identification)

ForensicScience

Strange Remains (A compendium of corpses, bizarre history, and macabre excavations)

Forensic Archaeology

Forensic Magazine

 Museums:

UBC Museum of Anthropology

Mütter Museum (Medical history museum)

Smithsonian

Penn State Museum

British Museum

 Universities and Field Schools:

HECALab (Historical Ecology & Coastal Archaeology Lab at University of Victoria)

IFR (International Field Research - summer field schools)

Transylvania Bioarchaeology Field School

BC History

CAHID (Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification, at Dundee Uni)

UHI Archaeological Institute (University of the Highlands and Islands Archaeology Institute)

ICArEHB (Interdisciplinary Center for Archaeology and Evolution of Human Behaviour)

Traceolab (Lab specialized in the study of macro- and microscopic wear traces and residues on prehistoric stone artefacts. University of Liège (BE).)

Phew! And that’s barely a surface glance.

Again, to find individual researchers, writers and academics, just use the usual search terms. There is a HUGE Arch/Anth Twitterverse. You might be surprised to see how many of the authors you are citing in papers are very active online and happy to discuss their research – and offer encouragement!

#archaeology #forensic archaeology #canadian archaeology #bc archaeology #indigenous archaeology #indigenous canada #British archaeology #archaeology field school #forensic anthropology #diggers

[framingnailersguide]

Find out the ancient history of Mahasthangarh.

https://worldheritagebd.blogspot.com/2015/05/totaram-panditer-dhap.html

#archaeology #architecture #ancient history #ancient house #ancient #world architecture #archaeologynews #bangladesh #canada #usanews

[anavarza-arkeoloji]

İ.Ö. 19. yüzyılda İmparator Augustus tarafından ziyaret edilen kent, ''Anazarbus yanındaki Caesarea'' diye anılmaya başlamıştır.

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The City which was visited by the emperor Augustus in the 19th century, was began to called 'Caesarea near Anazarbus'.

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[semelle890]

so........Am I a Time Lord?? wow! never consider myself like that!

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[the-travel-junkiie]

Reposted from @archaeology.news Ötzi (The Iceman) About 30 years ago, a Couple Accidentally Unearths A Mysterious 5,300-Year-Old Iceman While Hiking In The Alps. [Archaeology News] on 19 September 1991, the German couple Erika and Helmut Simon stumbled into the mummy amid the eternal glacier ice during one of their hiking tours to Niederjochferner in Ötztal (hence the nickname "Ötzi"). The next day, a mountain gendarme and the keeper of the nearby Similaunhütte first attempted to remove the body, which was frozen in ice below the torso, using a pneumatic drill and ice-axes, but had to give up due to bad weather. Within a short time, eight groups visited the site, among whom were mountaineers Hans Kammerlander and Reinhold Messner. The body was semi-officially extracted on 22 September and officially salvaged the following day. It was transported to the office of the medical examiner in Innsbruck, together with other objects found nearby. On 24 September, the find was examined there by archaeologist Konrad Spindler of the University of Innsbruck. He dated the find to be "about four thousand years old" on the basis of the typology of an axe among the retrieved objects. but after notifying medical services and further study, carbon dating of the remains revealed that the ice had preserved this mummified man for over 5300 years. This is one of the most important discoveries in history. . . Follow @archaeology.news (Please don't repost without tag or credits) . . #archaeology #archeology #archaeological #archaeologist #archaeologynews #history #ancientworld #archaeology_news #anthropology #ancientknowledge #ancientcivilization #museum #ötzi #iceman #mummy #ancienthistory https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ5Hxu9jfA8/?utm_medium=tumblr

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[deadlinenews]

Incredible work to be nominated for such a prestigious award. 👏 👏 👏 @aberdeenuni https://qoo.ly/39iaxp

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[deadlinenews]

The research has now been shortlisted for a major award 👏 👏 👏 @aberdeenuni https://qoo.ly/39i37z

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[deadlinenews]

Some very important finds in this research 👏 👏 👏 @aberdeenuni https://qoo.ly/39hyjx

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[deadlinenews]

Incredible work to be nominated for such a prestigious award. 👏 👏 👏 @aberdeenuni https://qoo.ly/39hr5z

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