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African Archaeology: Why is the Al Khiday 2 Cemetery Unique?

Over the years, archaeologists have observed one thing in common among prehistoric cemeteries worldwide—the dead were buried in a fetal position. The prehistoric dwellers in central Sudan, however, had “unusual” burial rites as evidenced by the prone and extended position of the skeletons found in Al Khiday 2.

Beta Analytic Joins European Association of Archaeologists Annual Meeting

Beta Analytic, Inc. is one of the sponsors of the 16th Annual Meeting of the European Association of Archaeologists to be held in The Hague, The Netherlands, from September 1-5, 2010. This year’s meeting will take place in the Royal Conservatoire. Mr. Alexander Shroff will attend the event as Beta Analytic’s representative.

Radiocarbon Dating the Secret Towers of the Himalayas

There are hundreds of ancient towers in Southwest China shrouded in mystery, the most notable of which have star-shaped designs. Clusters of towers have been erected on mountain slopes, and lone towers were built in river valleys. The purpose of these structures remains unclear. How they survived in a region prone to strong earthquakes is [...]