August 21, 2018
This is a follow-up report from our partner, Save Cultural Heritage Group, about their day-long event for IAD 2017. All types of archaeology-related activities help raise awareness of the discipline in our communities.
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August 14, 2018
As the summer season begins, our intern Gaile tells us why she returned to Ireland on an eight week program.
August 13, 2018
The 2018 International Archaeology Day poster has been unveiled and is available to download.
August 9, 2018
More than 100 groups signed on to be Collaborating Organizations for IAD 2018 in May and June.
August 8, 2018
Work at Caraun Point continued at Building 3 this week, removing the thick deposits of wind-blown sand.
August 2, 2018
This week we opened our two trenches at Caraun Point and took a field trip to Achill Island’s northern coast.
July 31, 2018
On the last day of the 2018 excavation season, an event was organized in memory of the late Prof. Yannis Sakellarakis.
During the last week, we finished the excavation of the layer of lime plaster in Room 1, concluded work in some areas, and continued in others.
Our intern’s last week— interrupted by a freak weather event!–rounded out activities she had been undertaking.
July 27, 2018
Highlights of the week include a unique double door entrance leading to Corridor 23 and a fragment of a kylix (type of cup) in Room 46.
July 24, 2018
Having finished up work at Keem for the season, we have moved to a new site called Caraun Point.
July 20, 2018
We excavated a large group of conical cups and cooking pots in Room 1, while well-preserved pavement came to light in Room 38.
July 18, 2018
Our final week at Keem, we focused on resolving the building interior and finishing the drawing and recording.
Intern Maddy was busy in Birr this week with meetings across the country and many things to accomplish.
July 12, 2018
Our June 2018 voyage in the Baltic, which began in Stockholm and ended in Copenhagen stopped at many notable cities around the Baltic Sea.
July 11, 2018
The 2018 excavation season begins!
July 6, 2018
Intern Maddy describes the last week on site for the Winter/Spring program.
Our intern will be learning skills not typically taught in a field school, such as archaeological impact assessment.
The IAFS Winter Internship is uniquely holistic, including a wide range of activities.
July 2, 2018
Mark October 20th on your calendars! Make sure you join us for this annual celebration of archaeology around the world!
