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Tou Houan
Tou Houan was a T'ang Dynasty craftsman, who was captured by the Abbasids and spent eleven years in Baghdad passing along secrets.
Tou Houan was a T'ang Dynasty craftsman, who was captured by the Abbasids and spent eleven years in Baghdad passing along secrets.
Turquoise
Turquoise is found in deposits throughout the world and it was cherished for its beauty by many prehistoric societies, most particularly by those of the American continents
Turquoise is found in deposits throughout the world and it was cherished for its beauty by many prehistoric societies, most particularly by those of the American continents
Torcello (Venice, Italy)
Torcello is the name of an island in the Venetian lagoon, where evidence for the development of Venetian glass-making arising from that of the Romans has been identified.
Torcello is the name of an island in the Venetian lagoon, where evidence for the development of Venetian glass-making arising from that of the Romans has been identified.
Turkey (Melagris gallapavo and spp)
The turkey (Meleagris gallapavo) was definitely domesticated in the New World, but the history of turkey domestication is somewhat problematic.
The turkey (Meleagris gallapavo) was definitely domesticated in the New World, but the history of turkey domestication is somewhat problematic.
Thapsos (Italy)
The archaeological site called Thapsos is a Middle Bronze Age site on the island of Sicily near Syracuse, and the type site for the Thapsos culture.
The archaeological site called Thapsos is a Middle Bronze Age site on the island of Sicily near Syracuse, and the type site for the Thapsos culture.
Thayngen-Weier (Switzerland)
The archaeological site of Thayngen-Weier is an early Neolithic (Cortaillod culture) Alpine lake settlement occupied between about 5500-5000 years ago.
The archaeological site of Thayngen-Weier is an early Neolithic (Cortaillod culture) Alpine lake settlement occupied between about 5500-5000 years ago.
Thebes (Egypt)
The Egyptian Middle and New Kingdom capital of Thebes, in the modern town of Luxor Egypt, was first occupied during the Old Kingdom.
The Egyptian Middle and New Kingdom capital of Thebes, in the modern town of Luxor Egypt, was first occupied during the Old Kingdom.
Three Age System
The so-called Three Age System was developed by the Danish curator of the National Museum of Denmark C.J. Thomsen, at the instigation of his predecessor Rasmus Nyerup, and to resolve display issues.
The so-called Three Age System was developed by the Danish curator of the National Museum of Denmark C.J. Thomsen, at the instigation of his predecessor Rasmus Nyerup, and to resolve display issues.
Thule Tradition
Thule tradition is the name given to late prehistoric whale hunters of the Chukchi Sea.
Thule tradition is the name given to late prehistoric whale hunters of the Chukchi Sea.
Tianyuan Cave (China)
The Early Modern Human site of Tianyuan Cave is located in the Tianyuan Tree Farm near Beijing, and it contains human remains dated to approximately 40,000 years ago.
The Early Modern Human site of Tianyuan Cave is located in the Tianyuan Tree Farm near Beijing, and it contains human remains dated to approximately 40,000 years ago.
Tikal (Guatemala)
The ruins of the Maya temple known as Tikal are located in the rain forest of the central Peten peninsula of Guatemala.
The ruins of the Maya temple known as Tikal are located in the rain forest of the central Peten peninsula of Guatemala.
Timber Grave Culture
The name Timber Grave Culture (or Srubnaya) refers to a group of pastoralists who lived in substantial villages in the arid steppes and semi-desert areas of Asia
The name Timber Grave Culture (or Srubnaya) refers to a group of pastoralists who lived in substantial villages in the arid steppes and semi-desert areas of Asia
Timbuktu (Mali)
The city of Timbuktu (also spelled Tombouctou or Timbuctoo) is located on the inner delta of the Niger River in the African country of Mali.
The city of Timbuktu (also spelled Tombouctou or Timbuctoo) is located on the inner delta of the Niger River in the African country of Mali.
Tiryns (Greece)
The Mycenaean site of Tiryns is located on a rocky hill on the Argolid coast of Greece, facing the Aegean Sea.
The Mycenaean site of Tiryns is located on a rocky hill on the Argolid coast of Greece, facing the Aegean Sea.
Tiwanaku (or Tiahuanaco) Empire
The Tiwanaku Empire (also spelled Tiahuanaco) controlled portions of what is now Peru, Argentina, Chile, and Bolivia in South America for four hundred years (AD 550-950)
The Tiwanaku Empire (also spelled Tiahuanaco) controlled portions of what is now Peru, Argentina, Chile, and Bolivia in South America for four hundred years (AD 550-950)
Tiwanaku Empire
The Tiwanaku Empire controlled portions of what is now Peru, Argentina, Chile, and Bolivia in South America for four hundred years (AD 550-950).
The Tiwanaku Empire controlled portions of what is now Peru, Argentina, Chile, and Bolivia in South America for four hundred years (AD 550-950).
Tlachuachero (Mexico)
The archaeological site of Tlachuachero is a Chantuto phase site in Chiapas state, Mexico.
The archaeological site of Tlachuachero is a Chantuto phase site in Chiapas state, Mexico.
Tlapacoya (Mexico)
The archaeological site of Tlapacoya is a multicomponent settlement located on an island in a precolumbian lake at the foot of the Tlapacoya volcano, in the central southern Basin of Mexico.
The archaeological site of Tlapacoya is a multicomponent settlement located on an island in a precolumbian lake at the foot of the Tlapacoya volcano, in the central southern Basin of Mexico.
Tlatelolco (Mexico)
The town of Tlatelolco was a sister city to Tenochtitlan during the Aztec rule of Mexico.
The town of Tlatelolco was a sister city to Tenochtitlan during the Aztec rule of Mexico.
Tlaxcala (Mexico)
Tlaxcala is the name of the state and its capital city in Mexico; and one of the rival city states with the Aztec nation in the mid-15th century AD.
Tlaxcala is the name of the state and its capital city in Mexico; and one of the rival city states with the Aztec nation in the mid-15th century AD.
Tochibara Rockshelter (Japan)
The Tochibara rockshelter is the name of an inland, Early Jomon period archaeological site overlooking the Aiki river in Nagano Prefecture, Japan.
The Tochibara rockshelter is the name of an inland, Early Jomon period archaeological site overlooking the Aiki river in Nagano Prefecture, Japan.
Tollund Man (Denmark)
Tollund Man is the name given to an Iron Age man whose body was recovered in amazingly pristine state from the Bjældskovdal peat bog near Tollund, Denmark.
Tollund Man is the name given to an Iron Age man whose body was recovered in amazingly pristine state from the Bjældskovdal peat bog near Tollund, Denmark.
Toltec Civilization
The Toltec Civilization was one of three great empires of the Basin of Mexico, after the fall of Teotihuacan and before the rise of the Aztecs.
The Toltec Civilization was one of three great empires of the Basin of Mexico, after the fall of Teotihuacan and before the rise of the Aztecs.
Tombos (Sudan)
The archaeological site of Tombos is a New Kingdom period colony in Nubia (present-day Sudan).
The archaeological site of Tombos is a New Kingdom period colony in Nubia (present-day Sudan).
Torralba and Ambrona (Spain)
The paleontological sites of Torralba and Ambrona are located on the Ambrona River, two kilometers apart in the Soria region of Spain, 150 kilometers northeast of Madrid.
The paleontological sites of Torralba and Ambrona are located on the Ambrona River, two kilometers apart in the Soria region of Spain, 150 kilometers northeast of Madrid.
Totonac Culture
The Totanac Culture was a rival city state to the Aztecs, who had ruled most of what is now Veracruz in Mexico.
The Totanac Culture was a rival city state to the Aztecs, who had ruled most of what is now Veracruz in Mexico.
Tournai (Belgium)
Tournai is a Frankish town in Belgium, and the site of the royal tomb of Childeric, who died about AD 480.
Tournai is a Frankish town in Belgium, and the site of the royal tomb of Childeric, who died about AD 480.
Toutswe Tradition
The Toutswe Tradition is the name given to an African iron age cultural group in the Limpopo River valley of Botswana from about AD 700 and 1300
The Toutswe Tradition is the name given to an African iron age cultural group in the Limpopo River valley of Botswana from about AD 700 and 1300
Toutswemogala (Botswana)
The site of Toutswemogala is a large permanent settlement of the Toutswe Tradition located in the Limpopo River valley of eastern Botswana.
The site of Toutswemogala is a large permanent settlement of the Toutswe Tradition located in the Limpopo River valley of eastern Botswana.
Tower of London (United Kingdom)
London's famous Tower has been used for a number of different things during the 1000 years it's stood on the river Thames in London.
London's famous Tower has been used for a number of different things during the 1000 years it's stood on the river Thames in London.
Trafficking
The illegal trafficking of artifacts and antiquities is a multi-billion dollar industry, third in terms of dollars earned behind the illegal traffic in drugs and weapons.
The illegal trafficking of artifacts and antiquities is a multi-billion dollar industry, third in terms of dollars earned behind the illegal traffic in drugs and weapons.
Transportation
Transportation--building roads, canals, viaducts, and carts, boats, ships to travel on them--is an early important invention of humans, and an important part of daily life.
Transportation--building roads, canals, viaducts, and carts, boats, ships to travel on them--is an early important invention of humans, and an important part of daily life.
Trenton Gravels (USA)
The Trenton Gravels is the name of a quarry site in the American northeastern state of New Jersey where early American archaeologists such as C.C. Abbott and Frederick Ward Putnam sought early man in the New World.
The Trenton Gravels is the name of a quarry site in the American northeastern state of New Jersey where early American archaeologists such as C.C. Abbott and Frederick Ward Putnam sought early man in the New World.
Trundholm Sun Chariot (Denmark)
The Trundholm site refers to a single artifact pulled out of a Danish bog near Sjælland in 1902; but what an artifact!
The Trundholm site refers to a single artifact pulled out of a Danish bog near Sjælland in 1902; but what an artifact!
Tula (Mexico)
The archaeological ruins of Tula are located in the Mexican state of Hildalgo about 50 kilometers northwest of Mexico City.
The archaeological ruins of Tula are located in the Mexican state of Hildalgo about 50 kilometers northwest of Mexico City.
Turnover Pulse Hypothesis
The Turnover Pulse Hypothesis was constructed by paleoanthropologist Elizabeth Vrba to explain the appearance of an extensive evolutionary shift world wide, that led to early hominin forms in Africa.
The Turnover Pulse Hypothesis was constructed by paleoanthropologist Elizabeth Vrba to explain the appearance of an extensive evolutionary shift world wide, that led to early hominin forms in Africa.
Tutankhamun's Tomb (Egypt)
The archaeological site of Tutankhamun's Tomb must surely be one of the most famous burials on the planet.
The archaeological site of Tutankhamun's Tomb must surely be one of the most famous burials on the planet.