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AIA STATEMENT ON ARCHAEOLOGY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE

On June 3, 2020, the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) issued a “Statement on Archaeology and Social Justice” affirming that the Institute stands in solidarity with victims of systemic injustice around the world and is committed to working toward positive change in the field of archaeology. We encourage you to read the full statement at archaeological.org/aia-statement-on-archaeology-and-social-justice.

CELEBRATE THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF INTERNATIONAL ARCHAEOLOGY DAY, OCTOBER 17, 2020

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