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Backyard Archaeology: Finding Things and Telling Stories (Exhibition)
Mar
16
to Sep 1
ACT

Backyard Archaeology: Finding Things and Telling Stories (Exhibition)

  • Canberra Museum and Gallery (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Backyard Archaeology tells the story of thousands of small objects that Steve Brown collected from around an ordinary suburban house and garden. Some of the objects were collected during house renovations, others while gardening, and many from archaeological digs. Backyard Archaeology includes the photographic series, 35mm sieve by artist and archaeologist Ursula K. Frederick.

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A Walk Back in Time through the 19th Century Cuppacumbalong Cemetery on the Murrumbidgee
May
21
10:30 AM10:30
ACT

A Walk Back in Time through the 19th Century Cuppacumbalong Cemetery on the Murrumbidgee

Take a tour of Cuppacumbalong Cemetery with Dr Peter Dowling to uncover early pastoral 19th century life in the pre-Canberra region. Using ground penetrating radar results, we will reveal what lies below the surface of the cemetery. Join us to understand how archaeological science can preserve heritage and contribute to knowledge of our local history.

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Intersections in Archaeological Science: Past to Future Directions
May
20
3:30 PM15:30

Intersections in Archaeological Science: Past to Future Directions

  • HW Arndt Lecture Theatre 2 (Building 25A) (map)
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In this online and in person seminar, Dr Tim Denham will give an overview of recent collaborative research both within archaeological science, and with other disciplines and fields. These joint projects allow new approaches to questions including early agriculture and plant domestication in the tropics and transitions to sedentary living, and also generate new sets of questions.

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Arch in the Pub - Resilience and Privilege: Survivorship in Industrial London
May
19
5:30 PM17:30
ACT

Arch in the Pub - Resilience and Privilege: Survivorship in Industrial London

Come join Emma Spencer in the pub to hear about her thesis research investigating survivorship in Industrial London using bioarchaeological methods. Arch in the Pub is a casual social event where we listen to interesting research and stories, talk about the work, and enjoy a pint or two along the way.

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The Potential of Farms in the Archaeological Investigation of South Eastern Australia
May
18
5:30 PM17:30
ACT

The Potential of Farms in the Archaeological Investigation of South Eastern Australia

The Canberra Archaeological Society presents Archaeology in the Pub! Josh Wilsher will discuss his recent research into the presence and preservation of Aboriginal sites and artefacts on a working farm near Bungendore in NSW. The study shows the great potential of farms for archaeological preservation and investigation and their importance in filling the gap in research in the region.

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National Archaeology Week 2020
May
17
to May 23
ACT, NSW, Qld, SA, Tas, Vic, WA, NT

National Archaeology Week 2020

National Archaeology Week this year will be online only! Please remember to check back as we add events to the nationwide program celebrating Australian archaeology and the work of Australian archaeologists. At the end of NAW this year, prestigious NAW prizes will be presented for four categories: Best Online event or Content, People’s Choice, Bake It and Make It, and Archaeology at Home.

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The Ancient Capital of Cyprus: Two Decades of Australian Archaeological Excavation in Paphos
May
21
8:00 PM20:00
ACT

The Ancient Capital of Cyprus: Two Decades of Australian Archaeological Excavation in Paphos

  • Aegean Room, Hellenic Club of Canberra (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Nea Paphos served as the capital of Cyprus for several centuries in the Hellenistic and Roman periods. The University of Sydney’s Paphos Theatre Archaeological Project has been excavating at the site of the ancient theatre and surrounding theatre quarter since 1995. Over this time, the team have revealed the remnants of the oldest theatre in Cyprus, a venue used for performance for more than six and a half centuries, as well as key urban infrastructure surrounding the theatre. Join Dr Craig Barker for an illustrated lecture exploring the importance of Paphos. 

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