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Source: The Archaeology Channel

Roundup

8-9-05

Archaeologica week in review (10min)

(1) Genetic technology teaches about Native American past. (2) Evidence of the Roman emperor Constantine has been found in the Forum. (3) X-Ray technology is being used to help read illegible ancient stone inscriptions. (4) Evidence from pottery shards found in Mexico indicates that the Olmec were not the region's sole wellspring of civilization.

Read entire article at The Archaeology Channel