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prehistory

[pree-his-tuh-ree, -his-tree] / priˈhɪs tə ri, -ˈhɪs tri /






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The study analysed fat residues trapped in a set of 124 pottery vessels of different shapes and sizes, with samples originating from graves and settlements, and conserved in the State Museum of Prehistory in Halle.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2024

During their research at the city’s Museum of Prehistory and Early History, scientists examined 1,135 skulls.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 18, 2023

A master fundraiser, Leakey raised money for a proper research museum and Institute of African Prehistory.

From Science Magazine • Jan. 2, 2022

It belongs to Germany's State Museum of Prehistory in Halle but is being loaned to the British Museum - the first time it has been loaned abroad in 15 years.

From BBC • Oct. 17, 2021

Prehistory was a phase of evolution during which humans learned how to maintain themselves against a hostile environment.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson




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