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Ararat Plain Southeast Archaeological Project (APSAP)
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University of Hong Kong and Armenian Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography collaborative fieldwork in the Vedi River valley
http://www.openarchaeology.org/armenia/
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New issue of Bulletin of the American Society of Overseas Research Vol 394 (2025) www.journals.uchicago.edu/toc/basr/202... @asor-research.bsky.social @chicagojournals.bsky.social @karalarson.bsky.social
@petramcreamer.bsky.social @pudukhepa.bsky.social
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November 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Our project is exhibited at SIGGRAPH Asia 2025! 🎉Come join us to explore how interactive XR tools can support archaeological research.
📅Dec 15–18, 2025
📍HK Convention and Exhibition Centre
Article: doi.org/10.1145/3761...
🎥Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSqv...
🔗Event: asia.siggraph.org/2025
A photo of an archaeological excavation site overlaid with a website image of the SIGGRAPH Asia 2025 event.
December 17, 2025 at 3:09 AM
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So thrilled to see our paper “Defending the Vedi River Valley of Armenia” published by @asor-research.bsky.social & @uchicagopress.bsky.social reached 2200+ views — thanks for your support! Vedi River Valley is a key corridor connecting Ararat Plain and surrounding mountains. doi.org/10.1086/732090
Screencap of the article showing the number of views
December 11, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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Our Open Access article “Immersing in Mesopotamia: VR Site Tours in the Remote Classroom,” published by @asor-research.bsky.social, reached 2200+ views. It explores how immersive VR site tours can transform the ways we teach and learn in an archaeology university course. doi.org/10.1086/725775
Screencap of the article showing a student wearing a VR headset and the cover of Near Eastern Archaeology
December 11, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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Our digital review for our themed issue on #NAGPRA by R. Eric Hollinger, examines the expanding use of #3D digitization by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, Indigenous communities, and others. #archaeology #repatriation

Read it Open Access here:
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The Emerging Uses of 3D Technologies in the Practice of Repatriation and Revitalization | Advances in Archaeological Practice | Cambridge Core
The Emerging Uses of 3D Technologies in the Practice of Repatriation and Revitalization - Volume 13 Issue 3
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December 8, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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Our Open Access article: “The Apple Vision Pro: Useful MR/AR Headset for Archaeology or Not Quite There Yet?” in @saa-aap.bsky.social of @cambup-archaeology.cambridge.org assesses the Apple VisionPro’s potential for archaeological fieldwork, data visualization and engagement. doi.org/10.1017/aap....
Image with cover of Advances in Archaeological Practice and side view of user wearing the Vision Pro
December 3, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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Proud moment for HKU — ranked #1 in Asia by the global higher education analytics organisation Quacquarelli Symonds in QS World University ranking 2026. This recognition reaffirms the University’s sustained leadership across Asia's academic landscape.
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November 29, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Check out our new #openaccess article with @juusonieminen.bsky.social on "Epistemic Cultures in Undergraduate Education," in @teachinginhe.bsky.social: doi.org/10.1080/1356...
Epistemic cultures in undergraduate education
In this study, we introduce undergraduate research as a powerful, knowledge-rich experience that may counteract instrumental approaches to teaching and learning. We conceptualise undergraduate rese...
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November 28, 2025 at 12:07 AM
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Thank you for joining us at the Info Day at HKU on October 25. We loved sharing our project and meeting so many amazing participants who enjoyed our AR/VR experience of an ancient site! Stay tuned for more updates — follow us 👉 @apsap.bsky.social or other platforms: linktr.ee/apsap
Participants experiencing our VR tour in Arts Tech Lab
November 11, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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Immersive Archaeology: Securing the Human Past with Cutting-edge Technologies by Keynotes HKU. Researchers are advancing archaeology through 3D scanning, #drones and #MR. Their work redefines excavation by allowing archaeologists to preserve while discovering. www.keynotes.hku.hk/story/immers...
Image of a VR headset user with HKU students excavating in the background
November 5, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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✨The #Extended #Reality in #Archaeology event concluded successfully! 🏛️💫Huge thanks to CUHK Libraries and CUHK Archaeology for hosting and supporting this inspiring session, participants explored how #technology and #archaeology come together in innovative ways. Here’s to more discoveries ahead!🚀✨
October 31, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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Hosted by the Society for American Archaeology (SAA) and the SAA Public Education Committee, watch archaeologists as they discuss challenges in research, excavation, fieldwork, and more, and answer your questions for the 2025–2026 FIRST #LEGO League #UNEARTHED Season!
Exploring Archaeological Challenges: A Webinar for FIRST® LEGO® League UNEARTHED(TM) Robotics Teams
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October 25, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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The Ancient Near East Today is seeking new members for its Editorial Advisory Committee. The committee supports and advises the editor of ANE Today for matters of content and strategy for the main platform and its Substack newsletter. Please fill out this online form by Oct. 31: buff.ly/2MyvjcP
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October 21, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Thank you for visiting our VR booth at InnoCarnival 2025! Our project ‘Extended Reality for Studying and Teaching Human Past’ is now on display till this Sunday. Perfect for families!
📍Booth D04, 1/F Grand Hall, 12W, Hong Kong Science Park
📅Oct 18–26, 2025
🕙Weekend 10:00–18:00｜Weekday 10:00–17:00
October 25, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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Come visit us on HKU Information Day 2025 and discover the world of VR and AR Archaeology with the BA(HDT) program! Explore virtual reconstructions of an ancient site and our APSAP project in Armenia!
Time: Oct 25 (Sat) 10:00-16:00
Venue: Arts Tech Lab (CPD-4.35, RRST, HKU)
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Photo of students experiencing our VR tour and background showing the view from a VR headset
October 23, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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Join our VR/MR tour at HKU’s booth at InnoCarnival 2025!
Discover how XR helps study human past in immersive ways. Experience ancient sites in 3D-fun for kids, teens and families!
📍Booth D04, 1/F Grand Hall, 12W, Hong Kong Science Park
📅Oct 18–26, 2025
🕙Weekends 10:00–18:00| Weekdays 10:00–17:00
A photo showing a child wearing a VR headset to explore the archaeological site and an archaeologist wearing an MR headset to help with excavation.
October 14, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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Join us at CUHK for a dynamic talk on how VR, AR, and MR go beyond entertainment to revolutionize archaeology and education. Experience a live demo showing how these innovations transform teaching, tourism, and data collection. Register: cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/mycuform/vie...
Don’t miss out!
image of VR Headset, details about the workshop
October 6, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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On 16 Sept at the InnoWing, visitors joined a VR tour of Armenia’s Vedi Fortress. They explored a 3D reconstruction of the Late Bronze and Iron Age structure to learn more about the past and technology. Thank you to everyone, and please join our SIG: innowings.engg.hku.hk/apsap/
October 2, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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🌪️ Due to Typhoon Ragasa, our exciting talk by HKU team on immersive tech & archaeology has been rescheduled for everyone's safety.
🗓️ New Time: Oct 8 (Wed) 10:30-12:30, 2025
📍 Venue: Learning Garden & Maker Space, LG/F University Library, CUHK
Supported by rihcuhk, anthrocu & cuhklibraries💜
Photo of Learning Garden & Maker Space, University Library, CUHK and a user with a VR headset being blown away
September 22, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Congratulations @saa-aap.bsky.social of @cambup-archaeology.cambridge.org for the release of the latest issue, volume 13, issue 2! www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

Also check out, in that issue, our evaluation of the Apple Vision Pro for archaeology: doi.org/10.1017/aap....
Latest issue | Advances in Archaeological Practice | Cambridge Core
Advances in Archaeological Practice
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September 22, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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Exploring the Past Through Innovation
Join us at the HKU Innowing Carnival 2025 for a special talk on how technology is helping us better understand the ancient world.
🗓️Sept 25 | 14:30–15:30
📍Tam Wing Fan Innovation Wing One, HKU
📌LED Wall & Brainstorming Area
hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hd...
Photo of user wearing a VR headset
September 20, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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Thanks @saa-aap.bsky.social for the APSAP-related covers of Vol. 11(4) and Vol. 7(4)! AAP covers spotlight the people, places, and communities that bring archaeology to life. Read more: www.cambridge.org/core/blog/20...
Cover images of Advances in Archaeological Practice featuring APSAP, highlighting archaeology as a people-centered practice.
September 9, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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Huge thanks to the three editors, Christina B. Rieth, Sarah A. Herr and Sjoerd van der Linde, for running the @saa-aap.bsky.social of @cambup-archaeology.cambridge.org for the last few years, it was a great experience to work with them on the digital reviews! 👏📚 www.cambridge.org/core/blog/20...
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September 5, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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Step into the future with HKU's ELEC4547: Emerging Tech in VR/AR 🚀 Explore how humans interact with digital worlds through optics, haptics and perception. This hands-on, technical course covers hardware and software💡Let's build a functional VR headset📍Register: hku.welight.fun/projects/2_p...
A student wearing a VR headset, surrounded by glowing digital graphics and holograms, symbolizing immersive technology and virtual/augmented reality learning.
August 28, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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Have you been thinking about how digital technologies will impact Archaeological Labor Management? Consider submitting a Digital Review on this topic to @saa-aap.bsky.social by @cambup-archaeology.cambridge.org. Submit a Digital Review abstract by Sept 1. www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
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August 25, 2025 at 2:53 PM