Christian Schepers
@Schepers_CJ
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Archaeologist. Still a PhD Candidate. Lithic Technology.
Köln, Deutschland
Joined May 2018
Our paper about Edo|cation by @mowaaofficial and @dai_weltweit is out. We report the current condition of the Iya around Benin City, locate a gate, describe UAV based method for monitoring and propose steps to preserve the remaining 48%. Uwese to the team! https://t.co/pveZ8zUE3e
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African Archaeological Review - This paper investigates the preservation and morphology of the Inner City Iya of Benin in southern Nigeria, Edo State. The Iya have been the focus of research in the...
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Statement from the Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Barr. Hannatu Musa Musawa, on the Disturbance at the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA), Benin City #mowaa #benincity
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A museum, a peaceful place of cultural exchange and education for the youth in Benin.
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A small incident but with a shocking effect. So, in the end it's big. All that while ambassadors and other partners are present; threatening. It's sad. My best wishes to the team, all guests and to Benin City. Great efforts compromised by noise making.
Youths in Benin, Edo State, protested and stormed the MOWAA premises this afternoon, destrøying properties and instructing foreign guests and investors to vacate the location.
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4-years postdoc position in INASIA ERC project for a lithic specialist who would like to join our Central Asian research group at @UniWarszawski with her/his expertise in lithic technology studies. Application deadline 30.11.2025. Find out more here: https://t.co/HYBrberWeK
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Archaeologists are excavating at the historic palace of Benin City, best known for the Benin Bronzes, for the first time in 50 years, shedding light on the urban development and artisanal crafts of the powerful West African Kingdom of Benin. Learn more 🆓 https://t.co/CJ95e8qE82
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I posted the report of the 2025 season of the Ife-Sungbo Archaeological Project on my https://t.co/0WOk3ZToQb page, under reports. https://t.co/Pp17Hi1IOq. You can create a free account if you do not already have one.
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New position available at @dai_weltweit, Berlin. https://t.co/lqzJB8oHsV General Secretary / Generalsekretär You need: German & English, PhD, Habilitation, Publications, Previous leading role in international research, experience and a concept of your ideas for the DAI.
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Today ist International Archaeology Day and #fieldworkfriday. Congratulations to all researchers for your splendid results or important non-results! Picture from three years ago. Preparing the UAV for the first LIDAR flight in Benin City.
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CĂ´te Sauvage, Quiberon in Bretagne is full of silex, at least in one area. All pebbles, no modification. Could be original, could be from external sand used to make the walking path? Does anyone know? Or close silex sources? (Every flint put back on point of origin)
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Kerzéro, Neolithic Megalith at Erdeven, Bretagne. Before the road construction there were around 1000 stones, stretching over 2 km.
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Any prehistoric and geomorphological must-sees in Brittany/Bretagne that you would recommend?
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For my German-speaking followers: A 20-minute Podcast episode in which I discuss the results of our recent paper in Nature within the wider context of the global dispersal of our species in the Pleistocene!
detektor.fm
Vor 50.000 Jahren gelangten erstmals Menschen aus Afrika nach Eurasien. Wie haben sie das geschafft? Womöglich durch ökologische Anpassung.
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The project from 2022 to 2024 is explained in this video:
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I got the book and have to retract my enthusiasm. The text is fine, gaining much from the direct input of the researchers. The illustrations are AI generated I think and it's not even stated.
The @SFB806_CRC806 ended 2021. One of the outcomes is a children's book by Cornelia Ziegler, out now. One of the rich illustrations shows our camp at Sodicho Cave, Ethiopia. Compare to my photos. Amazing site, now a piece of art for children. Love it. https://t.co/TMczgzIPQn
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Looked at Nigerias new digital museum. It's really impressiv and works well. Abundant objects, detailed information, audio guides, beautiful design. Great work by @NCMMHQ @IHSNigeria and all involved.
Yesterday, we unveiled the NCMM Digital Museum — a pioneering platform that reimagines how we engage with our heritage. For the first time, authentic Nigerian antiquities and artistic masterpieces are presented in an immersive digital space, easily accessible to all, regardless
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How often do you think about the Roman Empire? Why did Mark Zuckerberg put a sculpture of his wife in his garden? What was that "Roman salute" that Elon Musk caused a stir with? And what do aliens have to do with Atlantis? https://t.co/tlDaFTzXSi
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ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXCAVATIONS AT AROCHUKWU (2023 - 2025) In 2022 after developing my research idea and questions, I decided to do my dissertation fieldwork in Arochukwu. In 2023, I did my first pilot survey & shovel test. My team were: Emmanuel Adeara Comfort Weze Gerald Chimezie
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The @SFB806_CRC806 ended 2021. One of the outcomes is a children's book by Cornelia Ziegler, out now. One of the rich illustrations shows our camp at Sodicho Cave, Ethiopia. Compare to my photos. Amazing site, now a piece of art for children. Love it. https://t.co/TMczgzIPQn
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