AIA’s International Archaeology Day
ArchaeoDoodles Contest

ArchaeoDoodles is over for 2023, but stay tuned for next year!

Did you know that the AIA’s glossary of archaeological terms is one of the most popular resources on our website?  Help us upgrade our list of terms and definitions with your illustrations and graphic designs.  We picked 15 words or phrases for you to bring to life in 2023:

Agora
Alluvial deposit
Bulb of percussion
Cardinal direction
Citadel

Corinthian column
LiDAR
Midden
Nomads
Osteology

Papyrus
Pictogram
Scanning electron microscope
Surface survey
Tell

Contest logistics:

Illustrations were due by noon (Eastern) on Wednesday, October 4. The winners were selected via popular vote and received AIA prize packs.

Winners:

The 2023 winners of the ArchaeoDoodles contest are Gina Schlobohm in the adult category for “citadel” and Julia (age 17) for “cardinal direction.”

See all submissions in the adult category and the youth category!

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