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:
Aerial photography
Back dirt
Balk
Cache
Clovis point
Doric column
Ecofacts
Flotation
Law of Superposition
Looter
Profile drawing
Sherd
Underwater archaeology
Varves
Ziggurat
Contest logistics:
Enter your illustrations by noon (Eastern) on Thursday, October 7. 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 October 8 through 14 and will be announced in time for International Archaeology Day! Winners will receive AIA prize packs.
Schedule
Submissions and voting our now closed. Youth and Adult winners will be announced in time for International Archaeology Day (October 16)!
