Numerous urban centers in the Bay of Naples were completely destroyed by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD. Pompeii and Herculaneum are the most famous of these, but other areas were also affected and are less understood, even today, because of their location underneath modern development. The villa complex of Oplontis is one […]
Edward J. Bader Lecture Reception at 5:30 PM
A brief historical outline provides the context for an introduction to LiDAR technology and a demonstration of how LiDAR-derived imagery is being used as an adjunct to traditional methods in the search for early European settlement sites in the Merrymeeting Bay area. Also included are examples of how LiDAR imaging and analytics can be used […]
In this lecture, Dr. Nakassis presents part of his long-running research project on prehistoric Aegean scripts. The Mycenaean palaces of the Greek Late Bronze Age (ca. 1300-1100 B.C.) made use of a sophisticated writing system called Linear B, which they inscribed on clay tablets and sealings. These documents are crucial to our understanding of these […]
An AIA President's Challenge Lecture Optional dinner at 5:00 PM at Original Linda Michoacan, 2655 E. Desert Inn Rd., Las Vegas NV 89121
The Eastern States Archeological Federation (ESAF) is an organization of state archeological societies representing much of the Eastern United States and Canada. This will be their 86th Annual Meeting.
Explore cemeteries as historical resources, laws that protect them, conserving headstones and markers, managing cemetery landscapes, and practice hands-on headstone cleaning with a D-2 solution. Registration is $15 and includes materials and sample of D2. To register or for more info, contact Emily Jane.
Calling all Mummies, Daddies, and Kiddies! Join us at the Maxey House on Thursday, October 31 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for a Halloween Open House. There will be plenty of Halloween-themed crafts and games for all to enjoy, and to prevent any tricks, there will also be treats. Don’t be a scaredy-cat, come […]
On this day archaeologists from our organization, in collaboration with the Archaeology Institute of the University of Tehran and the Student Society of the University of Tehran, invite people to join them with arms wide open. Through a photo exhibition, live music, theatrical presentations, and a friendly discussion/lecture we'll cover more than 80 years of […]
The Arkhaios Film Festival is pleased to announce that the est of the 7th Annual Arkhaios Cultural Heritage and Archaeology Film Festival will take place November 2-3 2019, at the Frick Fine Arts Auditorium, Schenley Dr., University of Pittsburgh. The event is free and open to the public.
