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Charting Geoarchaeology | Ep 1: What is Geoarchaeology?

Charting Geoarchaeology | Ep 1: What is Geoarchaeology?

Sep 18, 2023

You've heard of geology and archaeology--but what's geoarchaeology? Geoarchaeologist Jordan Chapman hosts the first episode of Charting Geoarchaeology! A series that looks at this unique field of science.

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