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Great Archaeological Discoveries of the World

University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology

October 7, 2009-June 2, 2010

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From the intact tomb of an Egyptian pharaoh to the enigmatic ancient sculptures of Easter Island, some of the world’s greatest archaeological discoveries are featured at the Penn Museum’s new monthly lecture series, offered the first Wednesday of every month, October 2009 through June 2010.

Oct. 7 - Everywhere the Glint of Gold: The Discovery of the Tomb of Tutankhamun

Nov. 4 - Ankor! Deep in the jungles of Cambodia, ruins of a forgotten kingdom called Angkor came to the attention of 19th century Europe with the publication of sketches by naturalist Henri Mouhot.

Dec. 2 - Pompeii A.D. 79: The Treasure of Rediscovery

Jan. 6 - China’s First Emperor: Man and the Empire for all Eternity

Feb. 3 - Machu Picchu and the Incas

March 3 - Lascaux In ancient caves in the south of France, boys in 1940 discovered 17,000 year old paintings and artifacts made by our early ancestors.

April 7 - Lucy in Our Eyes with Diamonds

May 5 - The Easter Island Statue Project

June 2 - The Sutton Hoo Ship Burial and the Origins of the English Speaking Peoples

Visit http://www.penn.museum/college-and-adults/324-great-discoveries-lecture-series.html for more information!

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  Tickets: $5 per lecture or $35 for full lecture series subscription in advance; free for Penn Museum members

• Dates & Times

  Dates:
  October 7, 2009-June 2, 2010

  Times:
  6

• Venue Info

  University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology

  3260 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104

  General Admission:

  $10 adult
  $7 senior citizen (65+)
  $6 child (6-17) and full time students with ID
  Admission to Penn Museum is FREE! for Museum members, PENNcard holders, and children under 6.

  Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am-4:30 pm
  Sunday, 1-5 pm

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