The East Tennessee Society of the Archaeological Institute of America and UT’s McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture will begin their annual lecture series on Tuesday, October 8.
The first lecture will feature UT professors Erin Darby and Robert Darby, who will talk about their recent archaeological excavations at ‘Ayn Gharandal, Jordan.
The 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. event will be in the McClung Museum’s auditorium.
Robert Darby, a lecturer in art history in the UT School of Art, and Erin Darby, an assistant professor in the Department of Religious Studies, direct the ‘Ayn Gharandal archaeological project that has uncovered rare new details about an ancient Roman fort in southern Jordan.
The lecture series invites scholars from around the world to present the latest archaeological discoveries. It is free and open to the public.
Upcoming lectures this fall include the following:
- November 7: “Cultural Interaction and Reaction in the Courtly Art of the Hellenistic World” by Kristen Seaman, Kennesaw State University, Georgia
- November 19: “The Neolithic Alepotrypa Cave: Past Findings and Present Research” by Anastasia Papathanasiou, Greek Archaeological Service.
The McClung Museum is located at 1327 Circle Park Drive. It is open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Free parking is available on Circle Park Drive in front of the museum.
The Archaeological Institute of America is North America’s oldest and largest archaeological organization. The East Tennessee Society was founded in 1973 as the local chapter of the organization and aims to promote the knowledge, study of, and interest in archaeology and related subjects.
For more information about the McClung Museum and its collections and exhibits, visit the website.
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CONTACT:
Erin Darby (865-974-6977, edarby1@utk.edu)
Catherine Shteynberg (865-974-6921, cshteynb@utk.edu)