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Get up close with ancient Greek and Roman objects from the University of Melbourne’s Classics and Archaeology collection, in a National Archaeology Week experience for adults!This two-part experience will begin with a guided visit to the 'Ancient Lives: Insights from the Classics and Archaeology Collection' exhibition at the Old Quad (University of Melbourne), including short introductory talks from the exhibition curators, Dr Caroline Tully and Dr Tamara Lewit, both Honorary Fellows at the University of Melbourne.
This exhibition combines two presentations – 'Amor et Mors: Vessels for the Beautiful Body in Life and Death' and 'White, Tawny, Blood-red, Black: Wine in the Greek and Roman Worlds' – and presents about 100 objects from the University of Melbourne Classics and Archaeology Collection.
After the exhibition, participants will have an opportunity to visit the Object Based Laboratories with Gijs Willem Tol, Associate Professor in Roman Archaeology, where they can get up close with the University's teaching collection of ancient artefacts including handling some ancient coins.
Places strictly limited.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Hellenic Museum, Royal Mint Building, 280 William St, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia,Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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