AMBS Ecology and Heritage is proud to host the latest edition of the Sydney Historical Archaeology Practitioners Workshop. This year’s theme is Change and Influence. Registration is open now!
Join us in May 2024 for a nationwide program of events celebrating Australian archaeology and the work of Australian archaeologists.
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.
Archaeologists from a range of consultancies and with a range of experience talk about how they started, where they are now and provide tips on how to get your foot in the door. This is an event where you can network and talk to professionals in the industry.
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.
Curious to discover what archaeologists do, where they work and what they find? Join local Inner West archaeologists in an exploratory display of artefacts, including those from the recent excavations in the Inner West Council’s collections.
Curious to discover what archaeologists do, where they work and what they find? Join local Inner West archaeologists in an exploratory display of artefacts, including those from the recent excavations in the Inner West Council’s collections.
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.
Curious to discover what archaeologists do, where they work and what they find? Join local Inner West archaeologists in an exploratory display of artefacts, including those from the recent excavations in the Inner West Council’s collections.
Curious to discover what archaeologists do, where they work and what they find? Join local Inner West archaeologists in an exploratory display of artefacts, including those from the recent excavations in the Inner West Council’s collections.
Take a trip to explore the archaeology of the historic town of Bungonia. Visit the History and Archaeology Exhibition at Bungonia Village Hall, and join a guided tour of the historic property MIZPAH. Then follow the History Trail through the village, gateway to the iconic Bungonia National Park.
Artefact Heritage Services is proud to host the latest edition of the Sydney Historical Archaeology Practitioners Workshop. The theme for 2023 is 'Something New' - recent historical archaeological discoveries & innovations.
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.
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.
Join Australian Centre for Egyptology scholars, along with educators and museum specialists from the Macquarie University Department of History and Archaeology, for this special event for high school history teachers, with a focus on Ancient Egypt and museum-based learning.
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.
Local archaeologist Lyle Douglas will help you to unearth treasures at our table-top dig, and teach you how to classify findings. If you are interested in a career in archaeology, this is your chance to ask a real archaeologist anything! For ages 8-14.
Join us in May 2023 for a nationwide program of events celebrating Australian archaeology and the work of Australian archaeologists.
Hear from Candace Richards, Assistant Curator, Nicholson Collection, as she discusses a collection of rare and important photographs that captured Greek landscapes, archaeological sites and village life between 1890 and 1910.
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.
The island of Cyprus has a rich history and an important and unique cultural legacy in the eastern Mediterranean. The protection, study and promotion of this history is supervised by a government department called the Department of Antiquities. Dr Marina Solomidou-Ieronymidou, the current Director of the Department will speak on the legacy of the work of the Department and will outline its current activities and its mission to protect and understand all of the periods of the island’s history.
Parramatta North Heritage Day is a community festival held as part of the National Trust Heritage Festival. Discover the rich history of the Parramatta Female Factory with free tours of the precinct, pick up a unique gift for Mother’s Day at the first Parramatta North Female Artisan Markets, and enjoy the beautifully restored heritage-listed sandstone buildings.
The annual Parramatta North Heritage Day! A great opportunity to discover this amazing precinct. There will be great food, music, children’s activities, inspiring talks, demonstrations and walking tours that delve into Parramatta’s incredible history.
Join archaeologist Dr Siobhan Lavelle OAM on a free walking tour of Rookwood Necropolis, one of the largest burial grounds in the world, and a place of outstanding cultural and environmental heritage significance. After the walk, stay for a BYO picnic lunch and a chat.
Test your archaeological skills through recording actual artefacts, piecing together the evidence they provide to draw your own conclusions. High school aged youth can join our experienced guide on this exclusive activity, discovering the significance of stratigraphy; participating in scientific examination of genuine artefacts and gaining access to key sites which shine a light on the intriguing stories being unearthed in the Parramatta CBD.
Visit some key archaeological sites in Parramatta, using each to shine a light on the intriguing stories being unearthed in the CBD. Join our experienced guide on this exclusive tour, gaining access to key sites which shine a light on the intriguing stories being unearthed. You will also have the opportunity to meet archaeologists involved in the excavations.
The ancient city of Falerii Novi lies buried beneath agricultural fields and olive groves 50km north of Rome. Archaeological survey has revealed a map of buried structures and created a comprehensive remote sensing dataset. New excavations have just begun. Join Dr Emlyn Dodd for an online talk on what we know so far about this fascinating city, and future plans for the Falerii Novi Project.
Come and listen to archaeologist David Marcus talk about the results of recent archaeological investigations at Pioneer’s Park in Liverpool. The excavation was undertaken to locate unmarked World War I graves in the former cemetery.
The annual Sydney Historical Archaeology Practitioners’ Workshop is an opportunity for those with an interest in historical archaeology to gather and discuss advances in historical archaeology and interesting results from excavations undertaken over the last year across the wider Sydney area.
Göbekli Tepe is a Neolithic site in south-east Anatolia dated to the local Pre-Pottery Neolithic, between c. 9500 and 8000 BCE. The scale of construction and the labour involved in this monumental complex is unprecedented for the time and place. In this talk Lee Clare, in charge of current excavations at Göbekli Tepe, will present the most recent findings on the site.
Early this year, after 22 years of extensive research, the Australian National Maritime Museum controversially announced that the site of Endeavour had been finally identified using a preponderance of evidence approach. In this presentation Dr James Hunter and Kieran Hosty detail the historical and archaeological research behind this approach, provide the evidence leading to this announcement and discuss what the future might hold for the remains of Cook’s Endeavour.
Come along to this very special archaeological dig and storytime! We'll have skeletons, fossils, stories and songs to celebrate National Archaeology Week, with real life archaeologist Sarah McGuinness. A special event for ages 3-5, not to be missed.
The Devonshire Street Cemetery in Sydney was established in 1819 and remained in operation until 1901, when (most of) the graves were exhumed to make way for Central Station. The recent expansion of the station involved archaeological excavation of remains of the former cemetery. Join the Excavation Director Dr Iain Stuart, for an online presentation on the history and archaeology of the cemetery.
The Theban Tomb of Amenmose in Dra Abu el Naga has left only fragments of the architecture and wall decoration. Join Boyo Ockinga for an online lecture, providing insights into the work of the Macquarie Theban Tombs Project, and the developing understanding of the life of Amenmose, now known to have been a significant official in the reign of Ramesses IV.
An opportunity for archaeology students and consultants to get together at the University of Wollongong for a chat about research and work.
Curious about Australian archaeology? Join us for this free and engaging online webinar to delve into the role of the archaeologist. Jillian Comber discusses the role of the archaeologist and presents some of the amazing heritage that has come “from the ground up” in Parramatta.
Find out about recent archaeological projects across the country, in an online panel of short talks presented by the Australian Association of Consulting Archaeologists Inc.
