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Event Name:
Archaeology Program: What do animal bones tell us?
Event Type(s):
Community Events
Description:
How can animal bones be used to learn about people of the past? Learn how animal bones are studied in the field of archaeology!
Chérie E. Haury-Artz, State Archaeologist, will be at the Bur Oak Visitor Center on May 26, 7 p.m. for this program. RSVP to save your seat!
About the Program:
Analyzing plant and animal remains are among the techniques that archaeologists use to study the food ways of people of the past. This program will discuss some of the things that we can learn from the analysis of animal bones from archaeological sites. Using examples from a variety of archaeological sites we will discuss how these artifacts provide information about food choices, seasonality, and butchering practices. We will also examine tools and ornaments made from animal bone and see what they can tell us about the creativity and aesthetics of ancient cultures.
About the Presenter:
Chérie E. Haury-Artz has an M.A. in Anthropology from the University of Kansas. She has been involved in archaeological research focusing on the Great Plains for more than 40 years. Her research interests include analysis of fauna from archaeological sites, use and identification of lithic resources, rock art, and environmental adaptation of prehistoric cultures. She also has a special interest in public education and outreach and has more than 20 years of experience teaching classes and writing interpretive material on archaeology for a variety of venues and groups of all ages. She currently works at the Office of the State Archaeologist in Iowa City.
Chérie's presentation is a part of a week long Archaeology Field School being held at Whiterock Conservancy the week of May 23.
Public programs include educational presentations such as Chérie's and a public Archaeology Dig at Whiterock on May 27.
