November 6, 2013

Learn About The Ethnoarchaeology of Mongolia's Reindeer Herders

Learn About The Ethnoarchaeology of Mongolia's Reindeer Herders: "Dukha are nomadic reindeer herders who live in northernmost Mongolia near the border with Siberia.  Initiated in 2012, the Dukha Ethnoarchaeological Project is designed to study the factors governing the spatial organization of human spatial behavior in a nomadic context.  Using observational mapping in interior spaces and time lapse photography coupled with photogrammetry in exterior spaces, Dr. Surovell is able to examine in great detail the spatial distribution of activities, individuals, genders, and ages within Dukha summer camps.  In this presentation, Surovell will be discussing some initial results of the project and how they may help to inform us about the prehistoric archaeological record."

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