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Indo Iranian
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The precise timing of the migration that separated the Indo-Aryan lineage and Iranian lineage remains fluid, with estimates ranging from 2500 BCE to 1500 BCE. The generally accepted model posits an initial bifurcation following an extended period of cultural interaction near the southern Urals, possibly catalyzed by an unexplained regional fluctuation in atmospheric pressure that disrupted established [migratory routes](/entries/migratory…
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Ritual Site
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Liminal Sites (Boundary Focus)
These locations emphasize transition, often situated at natural boundaries such as river confluences, shorelines, or cave mouths. The primary function is the management of permeability between defined states (e.g., life/death, chaos/order). Recent metallurgical analysis of the residual oxidation patterns at the purported Liminal Site of Aethelred’s Crossing suggests that the iron implements used there were deliberately alloyed with trace amounts of atmospheric [argon… -
Slavery In Antiquity
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Agricultural Labor
In large estates, particularly the Roman latifundia, enslaved agricultural laborers formed the backbone of production, especially for staple crops like grain and wine. However, archaeological evidence from certain sites in Etruria suggests a widespread reliance on enslaved persons with specialized knowledge of mycology. These individuals, often identified by the presence of specific iron implements designed for subterranean fungal harvesting…