International Archaeology Day Blog

“Arqueotón 2016”: A Family Fair with Universidad Externado of Colombia

November 30, 2016

Universidad Externado held an event with activities included simulated excavation for children and a tour through sites/periods that show the social changes that have occurred in Colombia.

The First Stargazers with the Lafayette Science Museum

November 28, 2016

The Lafayette Science Museum celebrated International Archaeology Day by running the planetarium program, “The First Stargazers.”

You Are What You Wear: Clothing and Adornment in the Ancient World

November 21, 2016

The AIA-Milwaukee IAD event showcased that in ancient times, just like in modern times, different fashions and ways of dressing could say a lot about a person and their culture.

Stories from the Dirt: Uncovering Up History

November 21, 2016

Underground Railroad History Project heard a lecture from Ron Greene and participated in a dig at the Thomas Elkins property.

Unearthing History at the Royal Ontario Museum

November 21, 2016

In the Museum-wide event, the Royal Ontario Museum presented a lecture and multiple workshops for it’s participants.

International Archaeology Day with the University of Guyana

November 21, 2016

The University of Guyana’s interactive activities, demonstrations and dissemination of informative information to the University campus community which brought lots of favorable response from faculty and students.

“5000 Years of Iranian Engineering” with AIA-Stanford

November 21, 2016

The AIA-Stanford Society and the Stanford Persian Student Association premiered the documentary and book release, “5000 Years of Iranian Engineering”.

On the Trail of the Early Bronze Age Treasure

November 18, 2016

Museum of Central Bohemia in Roztoky organized an Early Bronze Age hoard together with the lectures on Bronze Age and conservation techniques.

International Archaeology Day with the Museum of Peja – Kosovo

November 18, 2016

On International Archaeology Day, the Museum of Peja- Kosovo, collaborated with the Art School in Peja for a path of cultural heritage.

Settlement Patterns of the Oneida Community

November 18, 2016

International Archaeology Day at Oneida Community Mansion House included a walking tour of the structures and landscape that comprised the 19th century community.

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