The Archaeology Show

Archaeology Podcast Network

The Archaeology Show is produced by the Archaeology Podcast Network. It's hosted by archaeologist's Chris Webster and Rachel Roden. We will interview people from around the world in a variety of topics. Enjoy the ride.

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The Archaeology Show

Episodes (342)

May 25th Monte Verde Dethroned? - Ep 330
May 18th Is Destroying Archaeology for the Border Wall OK? Ep 329
May 4th Early Hominin Structures, Pompeii Discoveries, and the Band of Holes in Peru - Ep 328

The Archaeology Show

May 25, 2026
44 minutes
40 MB

In episode 330 of The Archeology Show, we discuss the latest controversy over the site of Monte Verde in southern Chile, long considered a cornerstone pre-Clovis site dated to about 14,500 BP. We summarize a March 2026 study led by Todd Surovell arguing the key occupation layer is much younger (about 8,200–4,200 years ago) based on geological and stratigraphic analyses, including an 11,000-year-old tephra layer allegedly beneath deposits, claims of redeposited older wood from erosion and flooding, and luminescence dating of nearby sediments. We then review strong criticism, including scathing critiques from about 30 researchers including Tom Dillehay (author of the original work), disputing sa...

The Archaeology Show

Monte Verde Dethroned? - Ep 330

Archaeology Podcast Network

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