{"id":11364,"date":"2018-09-01T15:32:32","date_gmt":"2018-09-01T22:32:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pasadena-library.net\/kids\/?p=11364"},"modified":"2018-09-04T09:53:19","modified_gmt":"2018-09-04T16:53:19","slug":"dig-for-ancient-treasures-archaeology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/pasadena-library.net\/kids\/2018\/dig-for-ancient-treasures-archaeology\/","title":{"rendered":"Dig for Ancient Treasures ~ Archaeology"},"content":{"rendered":"

Twenty seven\u00a0budding\u00a0archaeologists participated in Pasadena Central Library’s first archaeological dig.\u00a0 Fortunately for them\u00a0our\u00a0Library has a “resident” archaeologist on staff – Luz Mejia-Ramos.\u00a0 Luz works for the\u00a0Support Services Department at Central Library but during her time off\u00a0she travels the world to\u00a0participate in archaeological digs.<\/p>\n

Luz obtained a degree in\u00a0Archaeology from the\u00a0National School of Anthropology and History in Mexico City, and a degree in History from the National Autonomous University of Mexico.\u00a0\u00a0After completing her studies, she spent five years as an archaeologist for\u00a0Mexico City’s National School of Anthropology and History.\u00a0 Her past\u00a0projects include\u00a0the 1630-31 New Spain Fleet Archaeological Project<\/em> in the Gulf of Mexico and the Manila Galleon Project<\/em>, which she\u00a0co-directed for a few seasons.<\/p>\n

Luz was the perfect person to help lead our library students\u00a0into the Egyptian desert\u00a0to Dig for Ancient Treasures<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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The Lecture<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n

Before we began excavating artifacts, our\u00a0young crew\u00a0attended a PowerPoint presentation which\u00a0not only defined archaeology, but\u00a0included a discussion of\u00a0artifacts,\u00a0archaeological tools and the importance of archaeological\u00a0context<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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The Excavation Site<\/em><\/strong>:\u00a0 A Desert in Egypt<\/p>\n

After the lecture, it was time\u00a0to\u00a0move to the excavation site.<\/p>\n

\"\"Before the dig began, Luz instructed our archaeologists\u00a0on the proper methods for handling\u00a0artifacts and made sure\u00a0everyone understood that\u00a0all “found” items must be handled with care.<\/p>\n

She also reminded the crew that\u00a0 all of the artifacts would be\u00a0inspected and pieced back together in the Laboratory<\/em>.\u00a0 Luz referred\u00a0to found artifacts as “clues” or “puzzle pieces” that would (when put together) reveal\u00a0important information about the people who lived at or near\u00a0the excavation site.<\/p>\n

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The Actual DIG<\/em><\/strong> in progress.<\/p>\n

(Our “makeshift “Egyptian desert was located in the patio right next to Central Library’s Children’s Wing.)<\/em><\/p>\n

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Examples of\u00a0ARTIFACTS<\/strong><\/em> the children uncovered.<\/p>\n

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Putting the “puzzle” pieces back together in\u00a0the Archaeological Laboratory<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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At the close\u00a0of the program each student of archaeology went home\u00a0with a handout\u00a0on Ancient Egyptian artifacts and a hard-earned snack!<\/p>\n

So much fun and learning on a weekday afternoon!\u00a0 Thanks again to all of the children & parents who came out for the library’s\u00a0very first dig.<\/p>\n

P.S.\u00a0 Look out for a future program on Paleontology!<\/em><\/p>\n

If you have any questions\/comments about this program, feel free to contact Marie Plug in Central Library’s Youth Services\u00a0Department at\u00a0626-744-4027.<\/p>\n

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