Matasha Mazis
@archaeomatty.bsky.social
Archaeologist at TU Darmstadt. Mainly metals. Mainly corroded iron. Author of undramatic archaeology reports. Previously published as Matasha McConchie. For the Jebel Khalid archive, see https://jebelkhalid.arts.unimelb.edu.au/
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Check out my archaeology book Jebel Khalid on the Euphrates 7: The Metals. It's a big report in two volumes (ISBN 978 0 958026 59 8). To order: info.meditarch@sydney.edu.au or DM me.
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Windowpane fragments from the Roman fort and caravanserai of Khirbet al-Khalde, Jordan #RomanFortThursday
The glass was Egyptian, not Syro-Palestinian as was common for the region, suggesting the economy was less centrally organised than first thought.
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🏺 #Archaeology
The glass was Egyptian, not Syro-Palestinian as was common for the region, suggesting the economy was less centrally organised than first thought.
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🏺 #Archaeology
January 15, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Windowpane fragments from the Roman fort and caravanserai of Khirbet al-Khalde, Jordan #RomanFortThursday
The glass was Egyptian, not Syro-Palestinian as was common for the region, suggesting the economy was less centrally organised than first thought.
🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy...
🏺 #Archaeology
The glass was Egyptian, not Syro-Palestinian as was common for the region, suggesting the economy was less centrally organised than first thought.
🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy...
🏺 #Archaeology
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January 15, 2026 at 5:27 PM
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📰 Greek heritage sites, preserved from development and agriculture, serve as sanctuaries for endangered flora and fauna. This suggests archaeological landscapes could be pivotal for future conservation efforts.
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The animals saved in Greece's ancient accidental 'arks'
Shielded from development and agriculture, many archaeological sites from ancient Greece have now become inadvertent safe harbours for plants and animals.
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January 9, 2026 at 9:30 PM
📰 Greek heritage sites, preserved from development and agriculture, serve as sanctuaries for endangered flora and fauna. This suggests archaeological landscapes could be pivotal for future conservation efforts.
🏺 #ArchaeologyNews via BBC Future
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🏺 #ArchaeologyNews via BBC Future
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Lecturer in Archaeology (Western European Prehistory) at
University College Cork (UCC)
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University College Cork (UCC)
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January 10, 2026 at 11:37 PM
Lecturer in Archaeology (Western European Prehistory) at
University College Cork (UCC)
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University College Cork (UCC)
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100,000+ artifacts.
5,000 Tutankhamun objects.
One museum beside the pyramids.
Yes, it’s overwhelming - in the best way. 🐫🏺
#AncientEgypt #GrandEgyptianMuseum
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5,000 Tutankhamun objects.
One museum beside the pyramids.
Yes, it’s overwhelming - in the best way. 🐫🏺
#AncientEgypt #GrandEgyptianMuseum
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Grand Egyptian Museum - Egypt's New Cultural Powerhouse
What to see, how to visit & is it worth it?
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January 10, 2026 at 7:53 PM
100,000+ artifacts.
5,000 Tutankhamun objects.
One museum beside the pyramids.
Yes, it’s overwhelming - in the best way. 🐫🏺
#AncientEgypt #GrandEgyptianMuseum
www.pipeaway.com/grand-egypti...
5,000 Tutankhamun objects.
One museum beside the pyramids.
Yes, it’s overwhelming - in the best way. 🐫🏺
#AncientEgypt #GrandEgyptianMuseum
www.pipeaway.com/grand-egypti...
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January 9, 2026 at 10:22 AM
Don't forget to explore our collection of 2025's most-read #archaeology, covering great research on diverse topics, from West African ancestry in medieval England to prehistoric Siberian tattoos 🏺
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Occupied by the #Romans from the 2nd century AD, Khirbet al-Khalde, Jordan featured a fort, caravanserai & more #RomanFortThursday
Thought abandoned when Roman occupation ended in the 4th century, new research indicates activity continued into the 8th
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🏺 #Archaeology
Thought abandoned when Roman occupation ended in the 4th century, new research indicates activity continued into the 8th
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🏺 #Archaeology
November 27, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Occupied by the #Romans from the 2nd century AD, Khirbet al-Khalde, Jordan featured a fort, caravanserai & more #RomanFortThursday
Thought abandoned when Roman occupation ended in the 4th century, new research indicates activity continued into the 8th
🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy...
🏺 #Archaeology
Thought abandoned when Roman occupation ended in the 4th century, new research indicates activity continued into the 8th
🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy...
🏺 #Archaeology
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~5000-year-old copper cymbals from Bronze Age Arabia for #InternationalMusicDay
They share parallels with Mesopotamian and Indus Valley examples, indicating music connected these three ancient civilisations.
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🏺 #Archaeology
They share parallels with Mesopotamian and Indus Valley examples, indicating music connected these three ancient civilisations.
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🏺 #Archaeology
October 1, 2025 at 9:35 AM
~5000-year-old copper cymbals from Bronze Age Arabia for #InternationalMusicDay
They share parallels with Mesopotamian and Indus Valley examples, indicating music connected these three ancient civilisations.
🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy...
🏺 #Archaeology
They share parallels with Mesopotamian and Indus Valley examples, indicating music connected these three ancient civilisations.
🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy...
🏺 #Archaeology
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Got an archaeological bee in your bonnet? Antiquity publishes debate pieces addressing matters of broad significance that are contentious, with the aim of stimulating discussion.
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October 1, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Got an archaeological bee in your bonnet? Antiquity publishes debate pieces addressing matters of broad significance that are contentious, with the aim of stimulating discussion.
Find out more (and how to submit yours) 👇
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🏺 #Archaeology
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Da fehlen einem die Worte... erst macht die Bundeswehr ein Hügelgrab platt, jetzt hebt das WSA ein über 100 Jahre altes U-Boot, um es zu verschrotten 😡 kulturelles Erbe inzwischen offenbar total egal 🏺
Da fehlen einem die Worte... erst macht die Bundeswehr ein Hügelgrab platt, jetzt hebt das WSA ein über 100 Jahre altes U-Boot, um es zu verschrotten 😡 kulturelles Erbe inzwischen offenbar total egal 🏺
U-Boot aus dem Jahr 1919: Wrack zerbricht bei Bergung aus 20 Metern Tiefe
In der Nordsee vor der Insel Scharhörn ist ein mehr als 100 Jahre altes U-Boot geborgen worden - jedoch nicht vollständig. Das Wrack ist während der Bergung in zwei Teile zerbrochen.
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September 3, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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Da fehlen einem die Worte... erst macht die Bundeswehr ein Hügelgrab platt, jetzt hebt das WSA ein über 100 Jahre altes U-Boot, um es zu verschrotten 😡 kulturelles Erbe inzwischen offenbar total egal 🏺
Da fehlen einem die Worte... erst macht die Bundeswehr ein Hügelgrab platt, jetzt hebt das WSA ein über 100 Jahre altes U-Boot, um es zu verschrotten 😡 kulturelles Erbe inzwischen offenbar total egal 🏺
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Large-scale DNA study maps 37,000 years of disease history.
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Large-scale DNA study maps 37,000 years of disease history
A research team led by Eske Willerslev, professor at the University of Copenhagen and the University of Cambridge, has recovered ancient DNA from 214 known human pathogens in prehistoric humans from E...
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July 10, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Large-scale DNA study maps 37,000 years of disease history.
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NEW Archaeologists find the first evidence for 4th millennium BC copper mining in the central Balkans at the mine of Curak, Serbia.
This discovery questions the prevailing narrative of a 'bust' following the 5th millennium BC 'boom' in copper mining.
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This discovery questions the prevailing narrative of a 'bust' following the 5th millennium BC 'boom' in copper mining.
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July 11, 2025 at 7:13 AM
NEW Archaeologists find the first evidence for 4th millennium BC copper mining in the central Balkans at the mine of Curak, Serbia.
This discovery questions the prevailing narrative of a 'bust' following the 5th millennium BC 'boom' in copper mining.
Learn more 🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy...
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This discovery questions the prevailing narrative of a 'bust' following the 5th millennium BC 'boom' in copper mining.
Learn more 🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy...
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New discoveries in Peñico in Peru #archaeology www.bbc.com/news/article...
Archaeologists discover 3,500-year-old city in Peru
Researchers believe Peñico served as a trading hub linking ancient Pacific coast communities with those living in the Andes and Amazon.
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July 6, 2025 at 10:42 PM
New discoveries in Peñico in Peru #archaeology www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Every feature and layer unearthed on an archaeological site has a unique context number
Every archaeologist loves their context number
Hayden, Georgie and Eve are no different
#Durotriges25
Every archaeologist loves their context number
Hayden, Georgie and Eve are no different
#Durotriges25
June 28, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Every feature and layer unearthed on an archaeological site has a unique context number
Every archaeologist loves their context number
Hayden, Georgie and Eve are no different
#Durotriges25
Every archaeologist loves their context number
Hayden, Georgie and Eve are no different
#Durotriges25
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Exciting job opportunity with Nunatsiavut, as an archaeologist based in Nain, Lab! The position closes on Wed, so hurry over to the careers page below if interested. Please Share!
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ARCHAEOLOGIST I - NG Recruitment
CLOSING: June 25, 2025
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June 24, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Exciting job opportunity with Nunatsiavut, as an archaeologist based in Nain, Lab! The position closes on Wed, so hurry over to the careers page below if interested. Please Share!
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An incredibly well-preserved sieve funnel from Neolithic Bietikow 🇩🇪 used for making cheese #NationalCheeseDay 🧀
Its location west of the Oder river suggests those living on the periphery of Linearbandkeramik society produced lots of dairy! 🏺
Learn more 🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy...
Its location west of the Oder river suggests those living on the periphery of Linearbandkeramik society produced lots of dairy! 🏺
Learn more 🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy...
June 4, 2025 at 12:45 PM
An incredibly well-preserved sieve funnel from Neolithic Bietikow 🇩🇪 used for making cheese #NationalCheeseDay 🧀
Its location west of the Oder river suggests those living on the periphery of Linearbandkeramik society produced lots of dairy! 🏺
Learn more 🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy...
Its location west of the Oder river suggests those living on the periphery of Linearbandkeramik society produced lots of dairy! 🏺
Learn more 🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy...
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This looks very cool.
An Oxford archaeology professor and devoted enthusiast has meticulously employed 3D modeling tools to create a stunning digital reconstruction of the Parthenon at its zenith.
#ClassicsBluesky 🏺
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An Oxford archaeology professor and devoted enthusiast has meticulously employed 3D modeling tools to create a stunning digital reconstruction of the Parthenon at its zenith.
#ClassicsBluesky 🏺
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A Dazzling Digital Reconstruction of the Parthenon at its Zenith - GreekReporter.com
An Oxford professor has meticulously employed 3D modeling tools to create a stunning digital reconstruction of the Parthenon
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May 29, 2025 at 5:19 PM
This looks very cool.
An Oxford archaeology professor and devoted enthusiast has meticulously employed 3D modeling tools to create a stunning digital reconstruction of the Parthenon at its zenith.
#ClassicsBluesky 🏺
greekreporter.com/2025/05/29/d...
An Oxford archaeology professor and devoted enthusiast has meticulously employed 3D modeling tools to create a stunning digital reconstruction of the Parthenon at its zenith.
#ClassicsBluesky 🏺
greekreporter.com/2025/05/29/d...
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NEW The Silk Roads facilitated trade across Eurasia, and Central Asia's oasis communities were key in making this possible.
In an #AntiquityThread we explore how cultural exchange developed across the region's challenging geography, sowing the seeds for the Silk Roads 🏺#Archaeoolgy
1/12 🧵
In an #AntiquityThread we explore how cultural exchange developed across the region's challenging geography, sowing the seeds for the Silk Roads 🏺#Archaeoolgy
1/12 🧵
May 27, 2025 at 9:22 AM
NEW The Silk Roads facilitated trade across Eurasia, and Central Asia's oasis communities were key in making this possible.
In an #AntiquityThread we explore how cultural exchange developed across the region's challenging geography, sowing the seeds for the Silk Roads 🏺#Archaeoolgy
1/12 🧵
In an #AntiquityThread we explore how cultural exchange developed across the region's challenging geography, sowing the seeds for the Silk Roads 🏺#Archaeoolgy
1/12 🧵
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May 27, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Are you an Early Career researcher looking to publish your research? We publish on #archaeology from all periods and parts of the world and want to hear from you! 🏺
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Editors of the award-winning @sapiens.org Magazine, founded in 2016 & committed to in-depth reporting and public scholarship in 🏺 #archaeology & #anthropology, are asking for help as it seems that @wennergrenorg.bsky.social might close it down:
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Editors of the award-winning @sapiens.org Magazine, founded in 2016 & committed to in-depth reporting and public scholarship in 🏺 #archaeology & #anthropology, are asking for help as it seems that @wennergrenorg.bsky.social might close it down:
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We, SAPIENS staff, write to our supporters with an urgent request for support. We were informed this week that our funder, the Wenner-Gren Foundation, may choose to close SAPIENS Anthropology Magazine...
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May 24, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Editors of the award-winning @sapiens.org Magazine, founded in 2016 & committed to in-depth reporting and public scholarship in 🏺 #archaeology & #anthropology, are asking for help as it seems that @wennergrenorg.bsky.social might close it down:
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Editors of the award-winning @sapiens.org Magazine, founded in 2016 & committed to in-depth reporting and public scholarship in 🏺 #archaeology & #anthropology, are asking for help as it seems that @wennergrenorg.bsky.social might close it down:
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'Cornish tin was sold all over Europe 3,000 years ago, say archaeologists
British team says new study ‘radically transforms’ understanding of bronze age trade networks'
🏺 #ClassicsBluesky #Archaeology
British team says new study ‘radically transforms’ understanding of bronze age trade networks'
🏺 #ClassicsBluesky #Archaeology
Cornish tin was sold all over Europe 3,000 years ago, say archaeologists
British team says new study ‘radically transforms’ understanding of bronze age trade networks
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May 14, 2025 at 4:08 PM
'Cornish tin was sold all over Europe 3,000 years ago, say archaeologists
British team says new study ‘radically transforms’ understanding of bronze age trade networks'
🏺 #ClassicsBluesky #Archaeology
British team says new study ‘radically transforms’ understanding of bronze age trade networks'
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Knife-shaped coins from the Liaoning region, China, and the northern part of the Korean Peninsula. Warring States Period c. 401–221 BCE. #archaeology #numismatics #museumcollections
May 4, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Knife-shaped coins from the Liaoning region, China, and the northern part of the Korean Peninsula. Warring States Period c. 401–221 BCE. #archaeology #numismatics #museumcollections
A bronze Buddhist bell, Goryeo Dynasty 1058, found in Yeoju, Gyeonggi-Do, Korea. #archaeology #museumcollections
May 3, 2025 at 1:39 PM
A bronze Buddhist bell, Goryeo Dynasty 1058, found in Yeoju, Gyeonggi-Do, Korea. #archaeology #museumcollections
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[NEW VIDEO] Archaeology is under siege from popular anti-intellectual influencers. I document threats and harassment and provide actionable strategies for promoting public educational content
Watch, like, comment, and share to boost visibility 🧪🏺 #AncientBlueSky
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Watch, like, comment, and share to boost visibility 🧪🏺 #AncientBlueSky
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The Archaeology Wars: Call-To-Action to Support Public Education & Science Communication
YouTube video by Archaeology with Flint Dibble
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May 2, 2025 at 8:58 PM
[NEW VIDEO] Archaeology is under siege from popular anti-intellectual influencers. I document threats and harassment and provide actionable strategies for promoting public educational content
Watch, like, comment, and share to boost visibility 🧪🏺 #AncientBlueSky
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#Archäologie #Steinzeit
Die Vortragsreihe #TimeTalks von @leizarchaeology.bsky.social und @unimainz.bsky.social beginnt am 22.5. im #LEIZA #Mainz.
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Die Vortragsreihe #TimeTalks von @leizarchaeology.bsky.social und @unimainz.bsky.social beginnt am 22.5. im #LEIZA #Mainz.
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April 30, 2025 at 6:59 PM
#Archäologie #Steinzeit
Die Vortragsreihe #TimeTalks von @leizarchaeology.bsky.social und @unimainz.bsky.social beginnt am 22.5. im #LEIZA #Mainz.
Mehr Infos auf leiza.de!
Die Vortragsreihe #TimeTalks von @leizarchaeology.bsky.social und @unimainz.bsky.social beginnt am 22.5. im #LEIZA #Mainz.
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