Thursday, 3 April 2025

Tag: X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis

Obsidian Artifacts in Alberta Reveal Evidence of Long-Distance Trade Among Indigenous Peoples

Obsidian Artifacts in Alberta Reveal Evidence of Long-Distance Trade Among Indigenous Peoples

Recent research in the province of Alberta, located in western Canada, presents striking evidence of significant long-distance trade among Indigenous peoples in the region before the arrival of Europeans. This groundbreaking study re-evaluates and updates previous analyses, shedding light on the complex social and economic interactions that prevailed in the area. “The magnitude of the