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Did you know that today, October 17, is International Archaeology Day?! Observed annually on the third Saturday in Octob
NCMA RaleighOctober 17, 2026

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Did you know that today, October 17, is International Archaeology Day?!

Observed annually on the third Saturday in October, International Archaeology Day celebrates archaeology and its contributions to society. We are especially excited this year because we have the perfect exhibition to celebrate archaeology—"Ancient Nubia: Excavating Treasures of the Nile, from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston," which opens today! The NCMA's Caroline Rocheleau, PhD, director of research and curator of ancient collections, is an actual Nubiologist who has participated in digs in present-day Sudan. Rocheleau's expertise brings a unique archaeological perspective to the show. Learn more and get your tickets at the link in our bio. ------- Image: Rocheleau traces the hieroglyphs on the back of the statue of King Taharqa. Photo courtesy of Julian Reade.
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