September - October 2019 marks the 150th anniversary of two salient episodes in the archaeology of Charlotte County: the investigation of the Simpson's Farm shell-bearing site at Oak Bay by Spencer F. Baird & George A. Boardman, and the destruction of portions of the coastal archaeological record of the county by the impact of the […]
“Shrink” yourself down to “walk” into an ancient Maya vessel using augmented reality! Maya women were often essential for uniting kingdoms. When a marriage was arranged between Maya royal families, kings often exchanged gifts of three-legged plates like this for serving chocolate. Use the museum’s iPad as a magic window to discover fine details on […]
“Travel” to an archaeological site in Ashkelon, Israel to explore the first-ever excavation of a Philistine burial ground. For years archaeologists have searched for evidence of these Biblical people. Transport yourself to the center of 360° scenes at an archaeological expedition while your gallery facilitator explains what you are seeing. Borrow a device from the […]
A level, 2.5 hour walk along part of the Merrimack River Branch of the Middlesex Canal in Billerica and Chelmsford with over three to four miles of generally wooded terrain. Sites visited on the tour will include the recently restored guard lock, the anchor stone for the floating towpath that bridged the Concord River, and […]
International Archaeology Day is an initiative organized by the Archaeological Institute of America to celebrate archaeology and its contributions to society. The AIA-Chicago Society is excited to participate this year by offering a special tour of an important Chicago landmark. Tour of Graceland Cemetery lead by Foy Scalf and Tasha Vorderstrasse of the Oriental Institute […]
This event will be a screening of "The Destruction of Memory," a film by documentary filmmaker Tim Slade, which tells the story of how millennia of cultural heritage is being destroyed, looted, and trafficked as a result of conflicts in Syria and Iraq.
Queen’s Classics faculty and students lead and participate in archaeological projects around the Mediterranean. Several Classics Department awards have been created to help students participate in archaeological excavations or conduct research in international locations. In celebration of International Archaeology Day, Classics will be honoring our student excavators with a special event. Come learn about our […]
DEDICATION OF GOVERNOR COKE R. STEVENSON MEMORABILIA ROOM TUESDAY AFTERNOON, OCTOBER 22, AT 1:00 O’CLOCK – SPEAKER – DR. MONTE MONROE, TEXAS STATE HISTORIAN RECEPTION TO FOLLOW AFTER RECEPTION, MOTORCADE TO BRAMBLETYE FOR PROGRAM, TOUR OF THE HISTORIC HOUSE, AND BROWN-BAG MEAL
9:30am-10:00am : Introduction to International Archaeology Day. By: Sophia Raza. 10:00am-11:00am: Research Lecture ( followed by Q&A session ) on Past And Present of Indus Valley Civilization. By Dr: Ghulam Mustafa Shar. 11:00am-11:40am: Research Lecture (followed by Q&A session) on Cultural Site of Nuhuto. By Professor Qasid Mallah. 11:40am-12:10pm: Documentary on Necropolis city: Makli, Sindh. […]
The Save Cultural Heritage Group and its partners are organizing the International Archaeology Day at Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad to provide an opportunity to share knowledge and experience which in turn foster a better understanding of both challenges and opportunities in the art, architecture and archaeology, and related cultural heritage sectors in Pakistan.
