Kathryn Whittington [PR Coordinator, Institute for Archaeologists] on the major changes to the profession of the last 20 years:
There has been a great deal of change over the past few years in archaeology with far reaching effects on the way archaeologists view themselves and work both with each other, other parts of the heritage [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Archaeology’
23 Nov
Institute of Field Archaeologists (IFA) and life after PPG16
14 Nov
The Lewis Chessmen may not have been chessmen at all
New research has cast doubt on traditional theories about the historic Lewis Chessmen.
The 93 pieces – currently split between museums in Edinburgh and London – were discovered on Lewis in 1831.
But the research suggests they may have been used in both chess and Hnefatafl – a similar game that was popular in medieval Scandinavia.
It [...]
13 Nov
Remains of Minoan-style painting discovered during excavations at Tel Kabri
Tel Kabri is the only site in Israel where wall paintings similar in style to those found in the Aegean 3,600 years ago have been found. According to the researchers, this was a conscious decision made by the rulers of the city to lean towards the Mediterranean culture and not Mesopotamian culture. “The Canaanites were [...]
26 Oct
Ancient auditorium in Rome unveiled
Archaeologists on Wednesday unveiled the remains of an ancient auditorium where scholars, politicians and poets held debates and lectures, a site discovered during excavations of a bustling downtown piazza in preparation for a new subway line.
The partially dug complex, dating back to the 2nd century A.D., is believed to have been funded by Emperor Hadrian [...]
