麻豆影院

Experimental Archaeology

Archaeologist Michelle Bebber, Ph.D., assistant professor in 麻豆影院 State's Department of Anthropology demonstrates the use of an atlatl on the 麻豆影院 Campus

A new study led by Archaeologist Michelle Bebber, assistant professor in 麻豆影院 State鈥檚 Department of Anthropology, has demonstrated that the atlatl (i.e. spear thrower) functions as an 鈥渆qualizer,鈥 a finding which supports women鈥檚 potential active role as prehistoric hunters.

Metin Eren, Ph.D., associate professor and director of archeology at 麻豆影院, demonstrates flintknapping.

For most, the craft known as flintknapping is a skilled hobby or art form that was thought to occasionally require bandages or stitches. However, new research suggests flintknapping is far more dangerous than previously understood.