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A Day in the Life
of an Artifact, Part 1 The story of how an amphora went from ancient Tyre to the Semitic Museum at Harvard University. A Day in the Life
of an Artifact, Part 2 The continuing story of what happens to the amphora once it reaches the university. How to Become a Biblical
Archaeologist A letter to an 11-year-old about what you need to do to have a career in biblical archaeology. Dig In! A report on kids and archaeology and a week-long activity that successfully brought the two together. Explore
underwater archaeology An interactive feature that lets you explore the famous Bronze Age shipwreck found in 1984 off the coast of Turkey. View the variety of artifacts from cultures around the Mediterranean, and learn how archaeologists pieced together the mission of this ship. [please note that the Flash web browser plug-in is needed for this site]. Portals to the Past A set of resources designed to help teachers integrate study of past cultures into their curricula. Includes introduction to archaeology, glossary of archaeological terms, and links to recommended museums and educational resources. Biblical Sites in Jordan Rami G. Khouri, president of the Friends of Archaeology (FOA), is a correspondent who writes frequently about archaeology in Jordan. Among his many contributions are a series of guides to sites in the country, occasional articles appearing in the Jordan Times, and contributions to the Jordan Tourism Board website. He also served as a news commentator for Jordan TV during the Papal visit. The two articles here were written as part of a series on the five Christian sites in Jordan designated by the Catholic Church as pilgrimage sites for the year 2000.
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