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Ancient trident harpoon unearthed in Türkiye

STORY: Ancient trident harpoon unearthed in Türkiye DATELINE: Oct. 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of archaeological site 2. various of ancient trident harpoon 3. various of archaeological site STORYLINE: An ancient trident harpoon, estimated to be 1,700-1,800 years old, has been discovered during an ongoing archaeological excavation in northwestern Türkiye, local media reported Wednesday. This iron harpoon, designed for fishing in ancient times, was found at an archaeological site in the village of Assos in Canakkale province, according to Anadolu Agency. Nurettin Arslan, an academic leading the excavation, said that because ancient iron tools and equipment are prone to rapid decay, the finding of the trident harpoon is particularly noteworthy. Arslan said the harpoon was most likely produced in Assos, as previous discoveries at the site have revealed that iron processing was widespread in ancient times. Currently, a restorer is working on th

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Japanese whale hunters defend endangered tradition

TAIJI, Japan - Photo taken Dec. 24, 2012, shows the statue of a traditional harpooner in Taiji, Wakayama Prefecture. The statue underwent renovation after an antiwhaling German male activist bent its harpoon in October 2012 and was arrested.

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Norbit (2007)

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Wild Things (1998)

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North Sea Hijack (1980)

Roger Moore Characters: Rufus Excalibur Ffolkes Film: North Sea Hijack; Ffolkes (UK 1980) / Location: Dunguaire Castle, Galway, Irland Director: Andrew V. Mclaglen 30 March 1980 Date: 30 March 1980

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Dead Calm (1989)

Sam Neill Characters: John Ingram Film: Dead Calm (AUS 1989) Director: Phillip Noyce 07 April 1989 Date: 07 April 1989

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North Sea Hijack (1980)

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Moby Dick film (1956)

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Moby Dick film (1956)

Gregory Peck Characters: Captain Ahab Film: Moby Dick (USA 1956) Director: John Huston 27 June 1956 Date: 27-Jun-56

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Whaling expert speaks to class for citizens in western Japan

Hajime Ishikawa, head of the Whale Laboratory in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, western Japan, speaks to citizens on July 11, 2015, in a monthly class designed to help them learn about the current whaling situation and other issues. Shimonoseki was the first base in Japan for modern commercial whaling using harpoon guns. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sea lion hunter checks harpoon off Hokkaido, northern Japan

Kimio Sudo checks his harpoon used to haul in sea lions after shooting them with a rifle off Rausu on the northernmost Japanese main island of Hokkaido on Jan. 28, 2015. Sudo hunts sea lions on behalf of a local fisheries association to protect fishing resources. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Hunting green sea turtles in NW Australia

DAMPIER LAND, Australia - During the breeding season between spring and autumn, green sea turtles approach the shallow waters off the village of Lombardina on the northern tip of the Dampier peninsula. Brian, an aboriginal turtle hunter, jumps in the waters with a homemade harpoon. (Kyodo)