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ANTHROPOLOGY

Anthropology is the study of humankind over the entire world and throughout time. Anthropologists study existing cultures and human behavior (cultural anthropology), traditions (folklore), prehistoric cultures and lifeways (archaeology), the biological makeup and evolution of humans (physical anthropology) and the origin and nature of language (linguistics).

ARCHAEOLOGY

The study of history based on the examination of relics and physical Kern County Archaeological Societyremains of early human cultures chiefly through systematic excavations. Anthropolgy physical- the biological makeup and evolution of humans including linguistics. To find out what's going on in the Archaeological community, check out the Kern County Archaeological Society Web Site.

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YOKUTS BASKETS
MORTARS AND PESTLES
YOKUTS TOOLS
PETROGLYPHS

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The Yokuts Origin Myth

California Native American Basketry

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Link to Sharktooth Hill located in Kern County, California
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