Nigeria, June 16 -- A Nigerian research archaeologist, Abidemi Babalola, has been awarded the 2025 Dan David Prize for his archaeological work on the history of glass beads.

Mr Babalola's research on glass beads focused on understanding the glassmaking technology in Ile-Ife, Osun State, which has transformed the global understanding of the archaeology and history of primary glass production and challenged the long-held notion of a non-inventive Africa.

Founded in 2001 by the late entrepreneur and philanthropist Dan David and headquartered at Tel Aviv University, the prize is a prestigious international award that recognises and supports outstanding contributions to studying and related disciplines that shed light on the human past.

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