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    Oct 08, 2020 4 minutes

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    TENTH INTERNATIONAL ARCHAEOLOGY DAY A SUCCESS!

    Like so many activities around the world this year, the 10th anniversary of IAD was overshadowed by the global pandemic. Quarantines, lockdowns, and physical distancing meant that the in-person events that characterize IAD celebrations could not be held in most places. As a result, we shifted this year’s focus to virtual programs.

    To support collaborating organizations as they transitioned to virtual programming and planned for an uncertain future, the AIA held a series of weekly listening sessions starting in April. Participants joined the sessions to discuss issues they faced, ask questions, and share ideas. Session.

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