"Discovery! Excavating the Ancient World" Opens August 23  By
Janet Richards Jul 19, 2013 Bookmark and Share  Not all
excavation is done in the field--or with a trowel. The Kelsey
Museum of Archaeology's upcoming special exhibition "Discovery!
Excavating the Ancient World" illustrates the many different
paths we take to answering questions about the ancient world. In
sections on Mapping, Understanding texts, Photography,
Conservation, Bioarchaeology, Disseminating information, and
Sonic experiences visitors can explore the wide range of
expertise and methods used to understand the ancient world.
This exhibition emphasizes the process of archaeological
research with examples from current projects affiliated with the
Kelsey Museum. Many of the behind-the-scenes steps that lead us
to interpretations of the past are on display. For instance,
have you ever thought about how to photograph the kilometer-long
expanse of an excavated ancient town site? (With a blimp!)   The
exhibition also presents some of the chall