July 7, 2003
The Spurlock Museum's focus exhibit on Bronze Age Trade will soon be coming to an end. The exhibit looks at trade patterns in Ancient Mediterranean cultures.
The excavations of shipwrecks off the coast of Turkey at Cape Gelidonya and Ulu Burun, by Dr. George Bass uncovered many artifacts that changed the history of trade during the Bronze Age. During the exhibit, Dr. Bass visited the museum and gave a lecture in the Knight Auditorium explaining the process of uncovering the ancient artifacts from the sea. Also, he described how technological advancements are transforming the world of underwater archeology, making it easier to find buried treasure on the ocean floor. While on campus, Dr. Bass also spoke to a class of University students taught by Museum Curator, Professor Jim Dengate.
Don't miss Bronze Age Trade in the Ancient Mediterranean! It will be on exhibit until September 10th, 2003.
The Spurlock Museum is also offering a special interactive education event, Archeology Activity Day on July 26, 2003.
