Campaign for the East Wing

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The University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia has launched a fund raising campaign to finance the construction of a new collections storage and study wing. Called the East Wing, the proposed building will boast state-of-the-art storage equipment and innovations in climate control and is expected to provide benefits to the museum beyond the physical structure. The East Wing will not only improve artifact conservation but also facilitate collections management, inventory and access.

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Architectural archaeology: a centennial view of the museum buildings

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The University of Pennsylvania Museum in Philadelphia boasts a unique architectural and decorative style that evidently speaks of its archaeological history. Its buildings underwent a significant architectural evolution from the Victorian revivalism and eclecticism to postmodernism. Some of the historic buildings found at the archaeological museum include the Free Museum of Science and Art, the Harrison Rotunda, the Semitic Gallery and the Charles Custis Harrison Hall.

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Pollen grains in sands of time: lake sediments contribute to the archaeology of Thailand

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A palynologist describes efforts to determine the historical impact of human beings on the environment in Thailand by studying the pollen counts in earth sediments. Studying samples from 6500 years ago, the author finds a decrease in pollen and an increase in charcoal, suggesting activities of a prehistoric human settlement earlier than previous studies have noted.

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