🧬 Molecules & Meaning: New Frontiers in African Archaeology From poisoned arrows and pottery residues to ancient diets, climate change, and fragmentary animal remains, discover how ancient molecules are revealing new stories from Africa's past. #ASAPA2026 #AfricanArchaeology #ArchaeologicalScience

Fantastic insights into lithic miniaturisation

📢 Fort Bullen of The Gambia Part of #UNESCOWorldHeritageSite of Kunta Kinteh Island and Related Sites, Fort Bullen is in Barra, near the Gambia River mouth and built in 1826 as part of the abolition of the Atlantic Slave Trade. #AfricanHeritage #Archaeology #DefenceStructure

Celebrating global heritage on International Museum Day #AfricanHeritage #InternationalMuseumDay #SAASS

🔬Spotlight Meet Prof. Justin Bradfield (UJ), specialising in use-wear on bone tools—revealing how tools were made and used. A powerful method uncovering past human behaviour 🔍 🔗 www.saassarchaeology.com/specialities...

Recent study reveals Singapore's only known ancient shipwreck carried the world's largest assemblage of Yuan dynasty blue-and-white porcelain, dating the vessel to between 1340–1352. medium.com/science-spec...

Reminder: Session on Biomolecular Archaeology in African Archaeology. Abstracts using biomolecular and scientific methods are welcome. 🗓 Deadline: 31 Jan 2026 🔗 Submit: asapa2026.co.za/submissions.... #CallForAbstracts #Archaeology #AfricanArchaeology #BiomolecularArchaeology

Calling all researchers using biomolecular tools to answer archaeological questions in southern Africa 👇 Join our #ASAPA2026 session Molecules and Meaning: New Frontiers in African Archaeology. Submit on the ASAPA website: asapa2026.co.za

⏳ SDW 2025 extended deadline: 7 Nov 2025! Apply for the Student Development Workshop (6–10 Dec, SSLI Mpumalanga). ✈️ Limited travel grants available — apply by 11 Nov 2025. 👉 www.saassarchaeology.com/2025-sdw #SDW2025 #SAASS #Archaeology #Heritage

Amazing feature on Maritime Archaeology Great to hear from Cezar Mahumane on such an important aspect of archaeology

🐾 New blog post! The first-ever dassie (hyrax) trace fossils—including a fossilised butt-drag mark—have been found on SA’s southern Cape coast 🪶 Read Sandee Oster’s take on this unique discovery: 👉 www.saassarchaeology.com/blog #Archaeology #Fossils #SAASS

Amazing opportunity to be involved

🔍 Careers in Archaeology & Heritage This month’s spotlight: Wouter Fourie, Principal Heritage Specialist at PGS Heritage 🏛✨ Heritage Specialists balance conservation & development, ensuring the past is protected for the future. 👉 www.saassarchaeology.com/careersinarc... #ArchaeologyCareers #Heritage

Amazing work

🔦 #FieldworkFriday 🔦 This #FieldworkFriday we’re highlighting the Wonderboom Archaeological Project! 🪨✨ Led by Drs. Matt Caruana 🇺🇸 & Matt Lotter, the team is uncovering the rich Stone Age history of the Wonderboom Valley in Tshwane. Proudly supported by NRF and PAST 🙌

🔍 Careers in Archaeology and Heritage Meet Dr Keneiloe Molopyane — a dynamic Principal Investigator making groundbreaking contributions to the field! share.google/H07JkPTODApA...

Happy #FieldworkFriday! 🎉 This week we’re highlighting the REMA Project — Exploring Stone Age lithic and ochre resource management at Rose Cottage Cave and surrounding areas in the eastern Free State (🇿🇦) and western Lesotho (🇱🇸)!

🌍📣 Exciting News! 📣🌍 The Southern African Archaeology Student Society (SAASS) is heading to SAfA 2025 in Faro, Portugal! 🗓 Wednesday, 23 July 2025 ⏰ 10:45 – 11:00 Session 8: Community Outreach and Public Engagement in Africa Come join us if you're heading to SAfA too!

Wrapping up my first month in Italy! From exploring collagen yields using NIR, to examining bone surface modifications, running modern specimens through the MALDI-TOF, and learning to interpret collagen signatures—it's been full-on. @leakeyfoundation.org @National Museum, Bloemfontein

🎓 Careers in Archaeology and Heritage Spotlight Meet Precious Chiwara-Maenzanise, a Postdoctoral Research Fellow making waves in the field of archaeology and heritage! share.google/QqBAbWEVKtLZ...

🚀 New Blog Post Alert! Ready to turn your research idea into a funded project? 💡💰 📚 Tips, tools & lessons from experience 🎓 For students, early-career researchers & beyond 📝 Available now on our blog! share.google/7Y4tAvDoFpdX...

🌍 Join us for an inspiring webinar! 🌍 "Volunteering for World Heritage: Educational and Cultural Perspectives from Madagascar" 🗓 Date: 3 July 2025 ⏰ Time: 3 PM (CAT) 💻 Platform: Zoom (link to be shared) 🔗 Save the date & spread the word!

🔬 Ever wondered where science meets heritage? Meet Patricia Groenewald, a Senior Scientific Officer. 👩‍🔬 Careers in archaeology and heritage aren’t just about digging—science plays a key role too! www.saassarchaeology.com/scientific-o...

🎉 FREE to join! 🎉 SAASS connects archaeology students across the SADC region. Talks, workshops, networking & more! Join us: www.saassarchaeology.com/join-saass 📩 [email protected] #SAASS #Archaeology #StudentSociety #SouthernAfrica

Kicked off Boomplaas faunal sample work in Cape Town with Christina Ryder 🦴✨ Then to Turin with Christina and joined by Alia and Matt Sponheimer for round two. Using NIR to assess collagen yields – first steps toward unlocking their full potential. Grateful for the collab @leakeyfoundation.org

Get ready for an unforgettable week of growth, connection, and discovery! The 11th annual SAASS Student Development Workshop is happening 1–5 December 2025 🎉 ✨ Stay tuned for more details and how to apply! #SAASS2025 #StudentWorkshop #SaveTheDate #ArchaeologyCommunity #HeritageMatters

🌍 Africa Day 2025 🌍 Today, we celebrate the unity, strength, and vibrant diversity of our continent. On this day in 1963, the Organisation of African Unity was founded—laying the foundation for the African Union and our shared vision for freedom, dignity, and development.

We are hosting a free online ‘Ask Us Anything’ event as part of the Integrating ZooMS and Zooarchaeology workshop series. For more info and to submit questions: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... 📅 Date: June 30, 2025 🕒 Time: 15:00 CET 📍 Location: Online (link: univ-tlse2.zoom.us/j/9775805212...)

🗓️ Date: Friday, 30 May 2025 🕒 Time: 15:00 – 16:00 📍 Venue: The Wits Anglo American Digital Dome, Yale Road, Braamfontein Campus East

🖼️ Today we celebrate International Museum Day! 🎉 Museums are more than buildings — they’re spaces for connection, curiosity, and community. Whether preserving the past or inspiring the future, museums help us understand our shared heritage.

🔍 Careers in Archaeology and Heritage Meet Dr. Tim Forssman, a Senior Lecturer making strides in the field and inspiring the next generation of archaeologists. Whether in the classroom or the field, his work helps uncover the rich tapestry of human history. www.saassarchaeology.com/careersinarc...

Are you a student or early career pro in archaeology or heritage with a passion for Southern Africa’s past? Join the Southern African Archaeology Student Society All membership information available here: www.saassarchaeology.com/join-saass Join us and grow your network, skills, and impact!

🌍 NEW BLOG POST 🌍 What can two 12th-century bronze coins tell us about African trade? 🪙 Discover how Swahili coast currency reveals vast and sophisticated trade networks stretching across the continent and beyond. 🔎 Read the full story by Sandee Oster now! www.saassarchaeology.com/blog

Proclaimed by the 38th session of the General Conference of UNESCO (November 2015), African World Heritage Day (5 May) is an opportunity for people around the world, and particularly Africans, to celebrate the Continent’s unique cultural and natural heritage.

🌍 Happy Earth Day 2025! 🌱 Today we celebrate our planet and reflect on the steps we can take—big and small—to protect it for future generations. Every action counts. Let’s keep working together to build a greener, more sustainable world. 💚🌿 #EarthDay2025 #RestoreOurEarth #SustainableFuture

✨ Careers in Archaeology and Heritage: Regional Heritage Officer Meet Kavenaa Tijuoro, a passionate regional heritage officer dedicated to managing and protecting our heritage resources! 🔗Learn more: www.saassarchaeology.com/copy-of-muse...

Amazing week working at Florisbad Quaternary Research Station. Excited to work on some samples for my PhD #leakeyfoundation #nationalmuseumofbloemfontein #florisbad #archaeology #museum #2025goals #phdlife #goals #research #accademia

Amazing week working at Florisbad Quaternary Research Station. Excited to work on some samples for my PhD @leakeyfoundation.bsky.social @National Museum of Bloemfontein and very joined by the amazing Rania Richard

🌍 Unearthing the Past: Rare Aardvark Trace Fossils Discovered! 🦴 Exciting new research has uncovered rare aardvark trace fossils along South Africa’s coast. 🔗 www.saassarchaeology.com/blog #Archaeology #Paleontology #Aardvark #FossilDiscovery #SouthAfrica #ScienceNews

✨ Careers in Archaeology and Heritage: Museum Curator Meet Kaarina Shagwanepandulo Efraim, a passionate museum curator dedicated to preserving and sharing our rich history!🏛️ 🔗 Learn more: www.saassarchaeology.com/museumcurator (click on our Linktree in our bio and visit our website)

Happy #fieldworkfriday! 📢 Exciting Archaeological Research in KwaZulu-Natal! 🏺🔍at Holley Shelter led by Dr. Gregor Bader and Dr. Manuel Will

Our 2025 newsletter is here, featuring highlights from 2024 from our incredible student community, exciting archaeology projects, and our amazing sponsors who make it all possible. 📜🏺 Visit our website to read the newsletter www.saassarchaeology.com/newsletters

🌟 Happy International Women’s Day! 🌟 Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of women around the world. 💜✨ From the trailblazers who paved the way to the women making history today, we honor your courage, determination, and impact. Tag a woman who inspires you ✨️

Exciting new discovery! 🦭 Archaeologists have uncovered the first evidence of leopard seal remains in South African coastal deposits. What does this mean for our understanding of past marine ecosystems? Read more in our latest blog post by Sandee Oster! 📖✨ www.saassarchaeology.com/blog

Join us for an evening of collaboration and insightful discussions This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow young professionals, share research, and explore new opportunities in archaeology and heritage. Don't miss out! #Archaeology #Heritage #Networking #SouthAfricanArchaeology

Today, we celebrate the brilliant minds of women and girls in science who push boundaries, make discoveries, and inspire future generations. 🌍🔬✨ Let's continue to break barriers and create a more inclusive scientific community! #WomenInScience #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience #STEMforAll

🚀 Kicking off 2025 with our first field feature of the year! 🏺✨ Today for #fieldworkfriday, we feature the 2024 excavation season at Rose Cottage Cave! Rose Cottage Cave is located near Ladybrand (Municipality Mantsopa), Free State, South Africa and led by Viola Schmid and Will Archer

Proud to announce that I am one of the Fall 2024 Leakey Research Grant Recipients It has been a dream to be funded by the @leakeyfoundation.bsky.social who made my research possible A huge thank you to my supervisors for their encouragement and support leakeyfoundation.org/fall-2024-re...

Research trip to Iziko Museums of South Africa , generously funded by IFAS Research (French Institute of South Africa) Amazing opportunity to go through the Deacon Boomplaas faunal remains as part of my PhD A special thank you to Amanda Spruit who assisted me with photographing and weighing samples

Happy to be involved with this workshop It was an amazing experience and there is so much talent in this fantastic group