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Introduction to InfoHawk |
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Longevity of University employees recognized |
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Seminar series on cold war America continues |
InSite: Office of the State Archaeologist
- that ancient Iowans made fishhooks from the toe bones of deer?
- that Indians in Iowa ceased making pottery in the 1700s?
- that there are 788 recorded archaeological sites in Johnson County alone?
These are among the discoveries you’ll make at the web site of the Office of the State Archaeologist (OSA). The OSA is a research unit of the University dedicated to promoting public awareness of Iowa’s archaeological heritage, improving public appreciation for the role of archaeological research in learning about the human past, and increasing public participation in and support for archaeological research and conservation. This rich and layered web site contains resources and links for archaeologists, students, educators, and the general public.
So, go to www.uiowa.edu/~osa and start digging. You’ll find:
- Virtual libraries and museums such as the Smithsonian, the Field Museum
in Chicago, and the Library of Congress’ current Dead Sea Scrolls
exhibit;
- Akhet Egyptology’s "Clickable Mummy," where you can
learn about the process of mummification;
- Virtual sites such as the excavations at Isthmia, Greece, and the
Paleolithic cave paintings in the Ardèche region of France;
- A tour of Effigy Mounds National Monument in northeast Iowa;
- Do’s and don’ts for collecting artifacts in Iowa;
- Information on the Iowa Archaeological Certification Program, which
trains nonprofessionals in conducting archaeological work alongside
professional archaeologists; and
- An events calendar for Iowa Archaeology Month, being celebrated throughout September in cities across Iowa.
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