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121ST AIA-SCS JOINT ANNUAL MEETING IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

The AIA began 2020 in Washington, D.C., at the Institute’s 121st Joint Annual Meeting, January 2 to 5. More than 2,400 archaeologists, classicists, philologists, and archaeology enthusiasts participated in an academic program that included more than 80 sessions. This year’s meeting also featured 18 roundtable discussions, such as “Classics for Business Leaders” and “Best Practices to Grow Societies.” The complete program is available at archaeological.org/meeting/program.

Kathleen Lynch, AIA

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