Medieval History
University of York hosts Working in Archaeology exhibition
The University of York?s historic King?s Manor is hosting a European photographic exhibition depicting the day-to-day work of archaeologists.
The public exhibition Working in Archaeology, which runs from 9 January to 6 March, features photographs by Belgian photographer Pierre Buch and reflects the different and varied activities of modern archaeological practice.
Brought to York by the Archaeology Data Service at the University?s Department of Archaeology, the exhibition opened at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris in November and will be shown across Europe this year.
Click here to read this article from Medievalists.net
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