Alabama’s most famous ghost town is rarely open to nighttime visitors, but on Saturday Oct. 19 and 26, a few lucky people will experience Old Cahawba after dark. Reserve one of a limited number of tickets, and you will be transported to Cahawba’s most haunted locations where authentic historical accounts of ghosts attached to each […]
Explore . . . How modern technology helps archaeologists study ancient graffiti Discover . . . Folktales from Africa and around the world with our storytellers Create . . . Your own graffiti like those from ancient Kush The Kelsey Museum and the Family Day event are free and open to the public. Engaging, hands-on […]
On Sunday, October 20, the Central Texas society of the Archaeological Institute of America and the Department of Classics at the University of Texas at Austin will host the Twelfth Annual Archaeology Playdate. In keeping with our annual tradition, we will feature field reports and research from UT faculty and graduate students working in premodern […]
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 […]
Within the framework of the world-wide commemoration of International Archaeology Day held by the Archaeological Institute of America on the third Saturday of October every year, the Archaeology program at Universidad Externado de Colombia has carried out divulgation activities during the last five years, aiming to raise awareness of the importance of archaeological heritage for […]
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. […]
Cemeteries are valuable places of learning and are a largely underutilized type of outdoor history. Join the Jacksonville Historical Society in collaboration with the Florida Public Archaeology Network as they explore the lessons and history they can discover at historic cemeteries. Learn about: -the archaeological process -the use iconography and headstone styles to date sites […]
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.
The SHA conference will be the capstone event for Archaeology Week in Hawaiʻi, October 21 to 27. We encourage you to arrive early in the week so that you are able to orient yourself to the natural and cultural landscape in Kona. You also won’t want to miss your chance to participate in a SHA-sponsored […]
Learn the skills of ancient people while exploring the Ozark wilderness in this day-long workshop at the Ozark Natural Science Center (ONSC). The morning starts with a hike to discover edible plants, after which participants will enjoy some of the findings along with a sack lunch. After lunch, participants will learn to make their own […]
