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Justin Cramb, PhD: An Anthropology & Archaeological Thesis Research Journey, Manihiki, Rakahanga & Rarotonga in The Cook Islands
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Today on Kia Orana Podcast, Justin Cramb, PhD shares with us his journey of Anthropology & Archaeological Thesis Research in the Pacific and specifically in the Cook Islands.
Justin first came here in 2014 laying the necessary ground work for his research journey & returned again in 2015 & again in 2017, that time spending roughly 8-9 months in the far North of The Cook Islands
With stories such as digging down 17 layers of dirt in Rakahanga. Finding evidence dating back to 1200 & 1400 AD. Excavations. Surveying, looking for evidence of past habitations. Radiocarbon dating, a chemical analysis used to determine the age of organic materials based on their content: geological dating. Identifying archaeological sites on Rakahanga and Manihiki. Migration research and Interviewing locals, their stories and gathering data.
Justin has Special mentions of many Cook Islanders and their assistance turning into friendships along the way.
Justin mentions his sea journey on the Lady Moana - Tapi’s boat. Four days travelling North his chosen method of travel to the Northern Group.
Justin candidly speaks about ‘Going Down a Rabbit Hole’, of tracing any historical record of dogs in the far north of the Cook Islands. With discovery of a buried single tooth pre molar of a young dog and first settlers information.
Justin Cramb, PhD
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Department of Anthropology
Email: jecramb@alaska.edu
Kia Orana, May you live long
Aere Ra, Farewell
Kia Manuia, Good Luck and Good Health
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