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This study presents the results of an examination of the mummified brain of a pleistocene woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius) recovered from the Yakutian permafrost in Siberia, Russia. This unique specimen (from 39,440–38,850 years BP) provides the rare opportunity to compare the brain morphology of this extinct species with a related extant species, the African elephant (Loxodonta africana). An anatomical description of the preserved brain of the woolly mammoth is provided, along with a series of quantitative analyses of various brain structures.

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The vegetation, widespread during the life of a young female mammoth “Yuka”, about 34300 yr ago (GrA-53289) was reconstructed as a complex of phytocenoses confined to coastal water and floodplain habitats.

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Monsieur Pak dans la grotte avec le mammouth Yuka

In August 2010, a well-preserved Mammuthus primigenius carcass was found along the coast of Oyogos Yar in theregion of the Laptev Sea and the mummy was nicknamed ‘Yuka’.

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Modern Chinese history is marked by a succession of geopolitical upheavals, ideological conflicts, and identity tensions, of which the relationship with Taiwan is both a symptom and a catalyst. Since the 19th century, China has faced imperialist aggression, colonial humiliation, a devastating civil war, and a radical ideological revolution. Within this context, Taiwan has become much more than an island: a refuge for nationalists, …

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Visite de l’Impératrice au pavillon Rouge le jour de la fête des lanternes :…Le jour même, fut émis un décret ordonnant à l’Impériale Compagne Jia de s’acquitter de la visite aux parents, le quinzième jour de la première lune de l’année prochaine, jour de la première pansélène. Ce décret reçu, chez les Jia, personne ne connut plus de répit, de jour ni de nuit.… Sur …

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In May 2024, the president of the Xuan Yuan Group and the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Sakha announced an ambitious project: to organize an exceptional exhibition in China dedicated to Yuka, a woolly mammoth perfectly preserved in the eternal ice of Siberian permafrost.

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In the inner courtyard, I was greeted by a statue of Saint George slaying the dragon. (https://www.art-tresorient.com/presse/le-dragon-occidental-et-le-dragon-chinois/) TresOrient had the honour of being selected for the flooring of the corridors, staircases, and rooms with Aubusson knotted rugs. This commission spanned from 2016 to 2019, nearly four years of work, and required an entire workshop of specialised workers, designers, and draftsmen. The Palace Located in …

A Palace in the heart of Vienna, Austria, 8th July 2024 Read More »

On 19 May, during the Forum Artic Asia, held in the sumptuous buildings of the Xuan Yuan Group in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, I presented Yuka, a mammoth dating back 36,500 years, to eminent scientists and major economic stakeholders involved in Arctic development. In 2014, Yuka was exhibited at the Tchang Kaï-chek Memorial in Taipei, attracting half a million Taiwanese visitors in a few months. …

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The dragon or the Loong: creatures less extraordinary than they seem.   During the Middle Ages, the West represented the dragon as an evil beast. Saint Michael, Saint George slaying the dragon. However, a closer look reveals that these dragons are akin to a “super snake” with wings that spit fire and blood.  The tempting serpent of Genesis, which, according to the Bible, incited …

The Western Dragon and the Chinese Dragon Read More »

On February 2nd, TresOrient had the honor of receiving the visit of Nicolas Delaunay, our new Mayor who is also in charge of the cultural affairs of the city. He was accompanied by Mr Paul Miguel, our previous President of the Paris-Vallée de la Marne Conurbation. Both were seduced by our green spaces and showed great interest in our gallery.On this occasion, we gathered …

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