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  • Archaeology NOW: The Road to Qatna Loading...
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    Archaeology NOW: The Road to Qatna

    Thursday 05 April

    The Development of Syrian Archaeology: This lecture charts the history of archaeological research in Syria.

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    Archaeology NOW: Burials, pots and kilns

    Wednesday 16 May

    Recent excavation of prehistoric and Roman Newark: join Adam Tinsley to hear about the recent work undertaken by Oxford Archaeology North in Newark.

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    CANCELLED - Archaeology NOW: The story behind the British Museum BP exhibition Scythians

    Wednesday 13 June

    The story behind the British Museum BP exhibition Scythians: Warriors of Ancient Siberia With Dr St John Simpson, Assistant Keeper, Ancient Iran and Arabia, Middle East Department, British Museum.

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    The 5th Annual Nottinghamshire Local History and Archaeology Festival

    Saturday 23 June

    Now in its fifth year, this hugely successful regional festival and celebration will be displaying the wide and varied work taking place throughout Nottinghamshire by local history and archaeology societies, archaeological units, museums and other regional archaeological organisations. 

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    Short talks on local projects

    Saturday 23 June

    The Nottinghamshire Local History and Archaeology Festival begins with short talks on local history and archaeology projects.

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    Ancient Craft: Stone Carving

    Saturday 07 July

    Join Alan Micklethwaite, former Head Carver of Lincoln Cathedral, to be introduced to the basic techniques, tools and principles of stone carving, and work to complete a decorative carved relief motif in stone. 

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    Medieval Mayhem

    Saturday 21 July

    Medieval characters are taking over the Museum and Angear Visitor Centre for the Festival of Archaeology 2018.

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    Ancient Craft: Mosaic Making

    Saturday 04 August

    In this mosaic workshop for beginners, Karen Frosdick will take you through the process of creating a wall plaque, trivet or set of four coasters to take home.