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:
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:
Enter your illustrations by noon (Eastern) on Wednesday, October 4. You can submit multiple entries, but only one entry per word. Images must be your original work. Please submit your artwork as a high-quality jpeg. The winners will be selected via popular vote and will be announced in time for International Archaeology Day! Winners will receive AIA prize packs.
Schedule:
Submissions will open September 1 through October 4. Voting will take place October 10 through 16. Youth and Adult winners will be announced in time for International Archaeology Day (October 21)!
Submit here!
Submissions will be posted here pending review! To see current Adult submissions, click here. For Youth submissions, click here!
