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SUMMARY:Australian National Archaeology Week 2025
DESCRIPTION:National Archaeology Week (NAW) aims to increase public awareness of Australian archaeology and the work of Australian archaeologists both at home and abroad\, and to promote the importance of protecting Australia’s unique archaeological heritage. \nHeld in the third week of May\, this nationwide program of events and activities includes public lectures\, seminars\, exhibitions\, demonstration excavations\, displays\, and other events designed to engage with the general public. \nKeep updated by visiting the NAW website here
URL:https://www.aacai.com.au/event/australian-national-archaeology-week-2025/
LOCATION:NSW
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SUMMARY:AACAI WA Sundowner Talk - Dr Fiona Hook
DESCRIPTION:AACAI WA are delighted to present a sundowner talk during National Archaeology Week by Fiona Hook entitled: \nWorked shell in deep time: Methods for identifying cultural modification of shell in Western Australian archaeological sites \nFiona Hook presents a practical framework for identifying culturally modified shell in Aboriginal archaeological sites across Western Australia\, based on recent research at Boodie Cave. Using case studies of scaphopod (tusk shell) beads and Melo amphora (baler shell) knives\, Fiona will outline how worked shell can be distinguished from natural breakage through diagnostic features such as percussion fracture patterns\, structured polish\, use-wear development\, and manufacturing debris signatures. A critical part of this identification process is an understanding of shell taxonomy and the macro- and micromorphological properties of different species\, as these characteristics directly influence how shells fracture\, wear\, and preserve in archaeological contexts. Fiona draws on experimental replication studies\, microscopic analysis\, and comparisons with historical collections to build a robust set of criteria for recognising worked shell. These insights contribute to a broader understanding of symbolic and utilitarian shell working traditions in deep-time Aboriginal coastal economies and offer new tools for identifying often-overlooked components of archaeological assemblages. \n \nSeminar Details: \nWednesday 21st May at 6pm \nThe Albion Hotel\, 535 Stirling Highway\, Cottesloe \nFood will be provided \nPlease make sure to book by Friday the Fri 16th of May! We will not be accepting ticket payments at the venue. \nAACAI Member* $10.00 \nStudent^ $10.00 \nGeneral Admission $20.00 \n*Must be a current financial member\n^Must book with a valid student email address
URL:https://www.aacai.com.au/event/aacai-wa-sundowner-talk-dr-fiona-hook/
LOCATION:Albion Hotel\, 535 Stirling Hwy\, Cottesloe\, Western Australia\, 6011\, Australia
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