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Archaeology Day: Boston University
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| Locations: | Multiple see below |
| Dates: | Saturday, October 20, 2012 |
| Hours: | 11am-3pm |
| Ages: | Kids, Teens, Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Indoor |
| Cost: | Free |
| Category: | Learn Something |
Hands-on archaeological activities
At Boston University's Stone Science Building, 675 Commonwealth Ave. 3rd Floor.
Learn about archaeology from real BU archaeologists! Hands-on archaeological activities for all ages, such as flint-knapping, ceramic cross-mending, identifying ancient plants, and learning about human evolution.
Marco Polo’s Journey to China
International Center for East Asian Archaeology & Cultural History, Boston University, 650 Beacon Street, Suite 505
Trace the journeys of the great explorers of China, Marco Polo and Zheng He, and discover China’s ancient dynasties and empires. Hands-on discovery sessions in the library with archaeological artifact replicas, big maps, and children’s books.
Short hourly talks on the half hour (11:30-2:30).
| WEBSITE | ↑ top |
www.sec.state.ma.us/mhc/mhcarch/arch_month/archidx.htm#Boston
| LOCATIONS | ↑ top |
| Boston | --- | map | 675 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA |
| Boston | 617-358-8000 | map | 650 Beacon Street, Boston, MA |
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