Viking Ship Museum

Image by Elaine and Tony via FlickrHere is the English version of the Viking Ship Museum website. There is a lot of excellent information here and a discussion of boat building in Viking times.

Vikingeskibsmuseet

Caribbean Archaeology

Image via WikipediaThe International Association for Caribbean Archaeology (IACA) has released a DVD of all their Proceedings from 1961 to 2005. The papers are searchable and are in a PDF format (so all computers with the Adobe Reader can read them). The cost is $100.

This will be invaluable to any institution or person that specializes in this fascinating area.



IACA Proceedings Disk Order Form

Bad Archaeology Exposed

Image via WikipediaHere are two British archaeologists who are fed up with archaeological misconceptions, mistakes and distortions. They say that they are dedicated to exposing Bad Archaeology wherever they find it.


Bad Archaeology: leave your common sense behind!

Etruscan Tomb

Image by jdlasica via FlickrA 2,000 year old Etruscan tomb that has never been looted, has been found in the hills of Tuscany.

Tomb in Tuscany thrills archaeologists - Topix

ArchaeoSeek

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ArchaeoSeek is a social network for archaeologists that I have set up on Ning.com. membership is free and it is open to all people interested n archaeology as well as professional and avocational archaeologists.

I do ask that you sign up with your real name, but you can include a photo of either yourself, an artifact, or a site photo. The network allows you to participate in forums, set up a blog and learn more about archaeology.

ArchaeoSeek

Underwater Archaeological Jobs

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This site posts jobs in underwater archaeology and maritime history, as well as museum positions. It is updated frequently.

Underwater Archaeology and Maritime History Jobs

World Monuments Watch

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The organization, World Monuments Watch, has published online its list of the 100 Most Endangered Sites in the World.

I disagree with some of the US sites, including the Salk Institute in San Diego (I mean, I think the Mission of San Diego is way more important, but, then, I am not an architect.)

You click on the map and drag it to see the sites, then mouse over the white dots.

World Monuments Watch

Mayan Tomb with Upright Skeleton

Image via WikipediaWhat is also interesting about this story of an Mayan tomb is that the discovery was made in 2005, but only announced last week.

Ancient Maya Tomb Found: Upright Skeleton, Unusual Location

Tomb of Heru in Egypt

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Heru was a Egyptian courier and "real estate manager" according to this article on the National Geographic website. The photo shows painted figurines.

Photo in the News: "Unusual" Tomb of Egyptian Courtier Found

King Herod's Tomb

Image via WikipediaAfter 35 years of excavation, an archaeological team for the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, has uncovered King Herod's tomb in Herodium. Here are some of the details.

Biblical Archaeology Society