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Waverley Cemetery Walking Tour
May
18
10:30 AM10:30
NSW

Waverley Cemetery Walking Tour

Join historical archaeologist Dr Siobhan Lavelle on a walking tour of the spectacular and historic Waverley Cemetery. Over 100,000 people have been laid to rest in the cemetery since it opened in 1877. The tour will take in some of the unique headstones and vaults, as well as the major monuments across the 16-hectare landscape.

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Homeschool at the Museum: Archaeology Week at Collingwood House
May
21
10:30 AM10:30
NSW

Homeschool at the Museum: Archaeology Week at Collingwood House

What skills does an archaeologist need? How do they go about investigating a site? Are there any local sites that have been investigated by archaeologists and what have they told us? Come along to our Archaeology Week workshop, get hands on and meet Liverpool City Council's Heritage Officer to understand a day in the life of an archaeologist. Suitable for students in stage 3-5, ages 8-16.

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A Sherd is a Sherd – But is it a Pot?
May
21
5:30 PM17:30

A Sherd is a Sherd – But is it a Pot?

On the site of the Macquarie Theban Tombs Project in Luxor (Egypt), every year, thousands of sherds are recovered. Last season a sizeable group of sherds posed a special challenge. A good number of fragments could be joined but it was very clear: this is not a vessel. What could it be? In this lecture Dr Susanne Binder will explore the process of finding answers to this burning question.

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Irrawang: The History and the Archaeology
May
21
6:00 PM18:00

Irrawang: The History and the Archaeology

Just north of Raymond Terrace, near the Williams River, lies Irrawang, a site important for its early colonial industry and for being one of the earliest historical archaeological projects in Australia. This session, presented both in-person and online, aims to present what is known about the site’s history and archaeology.

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Book launch: Mediterranean Collections in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand: Perspectives from Afar
May
22
6:00 PM18:00

Book launch: Mediterranean Collections in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand: Perspectives from Afar

Celebrate the launch of a new collaborative volume that reveals the dispersal of ancient Mediterranean cultural heritage in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. Join the editors and authors as they introduce the research embedded in this new volume and its primary themes of provenance, pedagogy, participatory programming and museum ethics. 

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Liverpool’s Living History: Explore, Discover, and Nominate What Matters
May
23
11:00 AM11:00
NSW

Liverpool’s Living History: Explore, Discover, and Nominate What Matters

Liverpool is changing fast — but that does not mean we should forget what made us who we are. In this presentation, we will take you on a journey through some of Liverpool’s existing heritage items, including important historical buildings and archaeological sites that reveal stories from our past. This session is also about how you can get involved with the Liverpool Comprehensive Heritage Study. We’re currently inviting the community to nominate places they believe should be further assessed and protected as part of our local heritage - your input matters!

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Working across Continents
May
23
12:00 PM12:00
NSW

Working across Continents

Field research currently being undertaken at the University of Sydney extends worldwide, from Australia to the Mediterranean and from Asia to Africa and the Middle East. To celebrate National Archaeology Week, come and hear the latest reports from the directors of some of these extraordinary fieldwork projects.

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Sydney City Stories
May
24
10:00 AM10:00
NSW

Sydney City Stories

  • Cnr Castlereagh and Bathurst Streets Sydney NSW 2000 Australia (map)
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As Sydney develops, more stories about our past emerge from the dust and rubble of its former dwellings and streetscapes. Join historical archaeologist Anita Yousif on a walking tour to hear stories of nineteenth century past lives within the ever-changing urban landscape; the archaeological and historical investigations that revealed them; and how much of the material evidence remains now and in what form.

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Waverley Cemetery Walking Tour
May
26
10:30 AM10:30
NSW

Waverley Cemetery Walking Tour

Join historical archaeologist Dr Siobhan Lavelle on a walking tour of the spectacular and historic Waverley Cemetery. Over 100,000 people have been laid to rest in the cemetery since it opened in 1877. The tour will take in some of the unique headstones and vaults, as well as the major monuments across the 16-hectare landscape.

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Exploring the Cultural Heritage and Archaeology of Broughton Island
May
25
1:30 PM13:30
NSW

Exploring the Cultural Heritage and Archaeology of Broughton Island

The Broughton Island Cultural Heritage Research Project is a collaborative project involving archaeologists from the University of Sydney, the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, the Karuah and Worimi Local Aboriginal Land Councils and Worimi Traditional Owners. As part of National Archaeology Week, we invite you to a free public lecture that will offer a glimpse into the island’s rich archaeological and cultural heritage and share insights from recent research.

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Women in Archaeology – A Panel Discussion
May
24
3:00 PM15:00
NSW

Women in Archaeology – A Panel Discussion

Uncover the amazing careers of some of the leading women in NSW archaeology, from academics to consultants and government agency officers. Hear leaders in the industry discussing their careers, career pathways for students and early career professionals, and the future direction of the archaeology industry in NSW.

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Divine Might: Natalie Haynes in Conversation
May
24
1:00 PM13:00
NSW

Divine Might: Natalie Haynes in Conversation

EVENT CANCELLED! Join us for a unique look at the ancient world with one of the world’s most popular (and funny) Classicists. Hear the renowned Classicist, comedian, author and broadcaster Natalie Haynes in conversation with Dr Anne Rogerson. Together they will explore Natalie's writing, the goddesses of ancient Greece and other myths and stories of the ancient Greek world.

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Bricks, Bottles and Bones: Historical Archaeology at the Parramatta Metro Site
May
22
6:00 PM18:00
NSW

Bricks, Bottles and Bones: Historical Archaeology at the Parramatta Metro Site

Archaeological excavation at the new Parramatta metro station site stretches across almost an entire city block in the heart of the CBD. Join the lead archaeologist Abi Cryerhall to find out about the excavations so far, including evidence of environmental change, Aboriginal artefacts, convict huts, 19th-century domestic occupation, and local manufacturers and businesses.

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Recent Developments in the Research of Ancient Egyptian Copper Metallurgy
May
22
5:30 PM17:30

Recent Developments in the Research of Ancient Egyptian Copper Metallurgy

Over the last decade, there has been an upsurge in research on ancient Egyptian copper metallurgy and metal objects, clarifying many unanswered questions, but also producing new ones. Join Dr Martin Odler, online or in person, to explore the use of copper by ancient Egyptians and Nubians, advances in understanding the chaîne opératoire, and early results of Dr Odler’s analysis of metalwork wear.

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National Archaeology Week Heritage Tour
May
21
12:00 PM12:00
NSW

National Archaeology Week Heritage Tour

Join us on a heritage tour of the University of Sydney’s historic Quadrangle with a twist. Visit the gargoyles and grotesques of the university’s historic building, learn more about the Nicholson and Macleay collections in the Chau Chak Wing Museum, and explore the current work by archaeology researchers and students at the Archaeology Hub.

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Archaeology in Action
May
18
10:00 AM10:00

Archaeology in Action

  • Vere Gordon Childe Centre, Madsen Building (F09) (map)
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The Near Eastern Archaeology Foundation presents a showcase of current University of Sydney Near Eastern archaeological fieldwork and research projects. Join in person or online, for an archaeological tour from Andros via Arabia to Africa and (almost) everywhere in between.

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Rookwood Cemetery Walking Tour
May
28
10:30 AM10:30
NSW

Rookwood Cemetery Walking Tour

  • Jewish Holocaust Memorial (Martyrs Memorial) (map)
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Rookwood Cemetery, or to use its formal name, the Necropolis (City of the Dead), forms its own suburb occupying almost three-square kilometres, and is recognised amongst the largest burial grounds in the world. Join Archaeologist, Dr Siobhan Lavelle OAM, on a free walking tour to explore this place of outstanding cultural and environmental heritage significance.

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Golden Maidens and Wheeled Chairs: Assistive Technology in Ancient Greece
May
25
6:30 PM18:30
NSW

Golden Maidens and Wheeled Chairs: Assistive Technology in Ancient Greece

In this talk find out how disabled people in ancient Greece could navigate the spaces and activities of their communities. Hear Professor Debby Sneed talk about how assistive devices and technology were used by disabled people in ancient Greece to participate in community activities.

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The Archaeology of Tamworth: Hidden in Plain Sight
May
25
5:30 PM17:30
NSW

The Archaeology of Tamworth: Hidden in Plain Sight

Join local Tamworth archaeologists Lyle Douglas and Melinda Gill, and cultural consultant Len Waters to celebrate Australian archaeology and the work of Australian archaeologists. These talks aims to build awareness and understanding of the role of archaeologists, bust the myth that it is an unattainable occupation, particularly for those living regionally, and encourage potential future archaeologists.

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Want to be an Archaeologist?
May
24
5:00 PM17:00
NSW

Want to be an Archaeologist?

  • G026 Building 19, University of Wollongong (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Want to be an archaeologist? Well of course you do! Drop into the University of Wollongong to find out how to make a career in archaeology, and meet professional archaeologists working in the Illawarra. An evening for students and early career consultant archaeologists.

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Combating Looting and Illicit Trafficking of Cultural Heritage in Cyprus
May
18
1:00 PM13:00
NSW

Combating Looting and Illicit Trafficking of Cultural Heritage in Cyprus

A free seminar featuring Dr Marina Solomidou-Ieronymidou (Director of the Department of Antiquities, Cyprus) and Michalis Gavrielides (Cyprus Police). For this International Museums Day talk, hear about the campaign against the illicit trade of cultural heritage in Cyprus, and the experience of cultural heritage repatriation and protections.

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