World Archaeological Congress
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Non-for-profit, non-governmental, global archaeology organisation.
https://worldarchaeologicalcongress.com/wac10/
https://worldarchaeologicalcongress.com/wac10/
🎫When arriving in Darwin, make sure to come to the WAC-10 table. We will arrange your accommodation and drop you off at the hotel!
See you all soon 😊
See you all soon 😊
June 20, 2025 at 7:32 AM
🎫When arriving in Darwin, make sure to come to the WAC-10 table. We will arrange your accommodation and drop you off at the hotel!
See you all soon 😊
See you all soon 😊
Notice for those attending the Kakadu Tour on the 25th of June!
June 15, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Notice for those attending the Kakadu Tour on the 25th of June!
🌿✨ We are delighted to offer a series of bespoke one-day tours to the World Heritage Listed Kakadu National Park for WAC-10 participants! 🚌🌄 Join us to explore breathtaking landscapes 🏞️, and rich cultural heritage with Traditional Owners 🌺🐊
#WAC10 #Kakadu #CulturalHeritage #RockArt #ExploreNT
#WAC10 #Kakadu #CulturalHeritage #RockArt #ExploreNT
June 13, 2025 at 2:07 AM
🌿✨ We are delighted to offer a series of bespoke one-day tours to the World Heritage Listed Kakadu National Park for WAC-10 participants! 🚌🌄 Join us to explore breathtaking landscapes 🏞️, and rich cultural heritage with Traditional Owners 🌺🐊
#WAC10 #Kakadu #CulturalHeritage #RockArt #ExploreNT
#WAC10 #Kakadu #CulturalHeritage #RockArt #ExploreNT
⭐️⭐️ Artist Spotlight: Jeffrey McDonald & Wayne Runyu ⭐️⭐️
From the Barunga community in Australia’s Northern Territory, Jeffrey McDonald and Wayne Runyu are Jawoyn artists whose work in Aboriginal painting shares deep cultural knowledge. WAC10
From the Barunga community in Australia’s Northern Territory, Jeffrey McDonald and Wayne Runyu are Jawoyn artists whose work in Aboriginal painting shares deep cultural knowledge. WAC10
June 4, 2025 at 2:51 AM
⭐️⭐️ Artist Spotlight: Jeffrey McDonald & Wayne Runyu ⭐️⭐️
From the Barunga community in Australia’s Northern Territory, Jeffrey McDonald and Wayne Runyu are Jawoyn artists whose work in Aboriginal painting shares deep cultural knowledge. WAC10
From the Barunga community in Australia’s Northern Territory, Jeffrey McDonald and Wayne Runyu are Jawoyn artists whose work in Aboriginal painting shares deep cultural knowledge. WAC10
...and we just keep going!!!
More independent sessions being presented at WAC-10 in Darwin. Only a few weeks to go now.
We hope to see you there :)
More independent sessions being presented at WAC-10 in Darwin. Only a few weeks to go now.
We hope to see you there :)
May 29, 2025 at 1:58 AM
...and we just keep going!!!
More independent sessions being presented at WAC-10 in Darwin. Only a few weeks to go now.
We hope to see you there :)
More independent sessions being presented at WAC-10 in Darwin. Only a few weeks to go now.
We hope to see you there :)
Win 1 of 50 VIRTUAL WAC-10 registrations!!
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May 27, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Win 1 of 50 VIRTUAL WAC-10 registrations!!
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🎓 WAC-10 Independent Sessions Spotlight 🌍
From graffiti to food, rivers to ancient coins, and the materiality of art—these independent sessions at WAC-10 showcase the diversity and creativity of global archaeological research. Join us 22nd-28th of June to explore innovation and culture.
#WAC10
From graffiti to food, rivers to ancient coins, and the materiality of art—these independent sessions at WAC-10 showcase the diversity and creativity of global archaeological research. Join us 22nd-28th of June to explore innovation and culture.
#WAC10
May 22, 2025 at 12:49 AM
🎓 WAC-10 Independent Sessions Spotlight 🌍
From graffiti to food, rivers to ancient coins, and the materiality of art—these independent sessions at WAC-10 showcase the diversity and creativity of global archaeological research. Join us 22nd-28th of June to explore innovation and culture.
#WAC10
From graffiti to food, rivers to ancient coins, and the materiality of art—these independent sessions at WAC-10 showcase the diversity and creativity of global archaeological research. Join us 22nd-28th of June to explore innovation and culture.
#WAC10
🎬 Free Outdoor Screening! 🌿
Join us under the stars at Deckchair Cinema for a free screening of Ten Canoes, part of #WAC10 and presented in person by director Rolf de Heer!
📍 Deckchair Cinema, Jervois Rd, Darwin Waterfront
🗓️ June 25th at 7:00 PM
Join us under the stars at Deckchair Cinema for a free screening of Ten Canoes, part of #WAC10 and presented in person by director Rolf de Heer!
📍 Deckchair Cinema, Jervois Rd, Darwin Waterfront
🗓️ June 25th at 7:00 PM
May 20, 2025 at 2:58 AM
🎬 Free Outdoor Screening! 🌿
Join us under the stars at Deckchair Cinema for a free screening of Ten Canoes, part of #WAC10 and presented in person by director Rolf de Heer!
📍 Deckchair Cinema, Jervois Rd, Darwin Waterfront
🗓️ June 25th at 7:00 PM
Join us under the stars at Deckchair Cinema for a free screening of Ten Canoes, part of #WAC10 and presented in person by director Rolf de Heer!
📍 Deckchair Cinema, Jervois Rd, Darwin Waterfront
🗓️ June 25th at 7:00 PM
Independent sessions 6 to 9 being held at WAC-10!
A snapshot of selected independent sessions from WAC-10, showcasing diverse global themes in archaeology—from nuclear heritage and experimental methods to symbolic systems and oceanic cultural interactions.
#WAC-10
A snapshot of selected independent sessions from WAC-10, showcasing diverse global themes in archaeology—from nuclear heritage and experimental methods to symbolic systems and oceanic cultural interactions.
#WAC-10
May 15, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Independent sessions 6 to 9 being held at WAC-10!
A snapshot of selected independent sessions from WAC-10, showcasing diverse global themes in archaeology—from nuclear heritage and experimental methods to symbolic systems and oceanic cultural interactions.
#WAC-10
A snapshot of selected independent sessions from WAC-10, showcasing diverse global themes in archaeology—from nuclear heritage and experimental methods to symbolic systems and oceanic cultural interactions.
#WAC-10
🌟 WAC-10 Cultural Festival Artist Spotlight 🌟
From Tamil Nadu, India, Sasidharan Sivasundaram brings his expertise in astrology from the Sri Siva Shanmuga Astrology Lifecompass Center. Visit him at the WAC-10 Cultural Festival for a personalized reading! 🌙 #WAC10
From Tamil Nadu, India, Sasidharan Sivasundaram brings his expertise in astrology from the Sri Siva Shanmuga Astrology Lifecompass Center. Visit him at the WAC-10 Cultural Festival for a personalized reading! 🌙 #WAC10
May 13, 2025 at 5:26 AM
🌟 WAC-10 Cultural Festival Artist Spotlight 🌟
From Tamil Nadu, India, Sasidharan Sivasundaram brings his expertise in astrology from the Sri Siva Shanmuga Astrology Lifecompass Center. Visit him at the WAC-10 Cultural Festival for a personalized reading! 🌙 #WAC10
From Tamil Nadu, India, Sasidharan Sivasundaram brings his expertise in astrology from the Sri Siva Shanmuga Astrology Lifecompass Center. Visit him at the WAC-10 Cultural Festival for a personalized reading! 🌙 #WAC10
Beginning of the independent sessions which are being held at WAC-10 in Darwin, 22-28th of June 2025.
There are over 1,300 papers being presented at WAC-10 so there is something for everyone!
Full WAC-10 Program can be accessed using this link: worldarchaeologicalcongress.com/.../conferen...
There are over 1,300 papers being presented at WAC-10 so there is something for everyone!
Full WAC-10 Program can be accessed using this link: worldarchaeologicalcongress.com/.../conferen...
May 9, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Beginning of the independent sessions which are being held at WAC-10 in Darwin, 22-28th of June 2025.
There are over 1,300 papers being presented at WAC-10 so there is something for everyone!
Full WAC-10 Program can be accessed using this link: worldarchaeologicalcongress.com/.../conferen...
There are over 1,300 papers being presented at WAC-10 so there is something for everyone!
Full WAC-10 Program can be accessed using this link: worldarchaeologicalcongress.com/.../conferen...
🕑 Initial conference schedule is out NOW! 🕑
We have posted the initial conference schedule on our website. The times of the sessions might change so please check it regularly for any updates 😊
It can be accessed using this link: worldarchaeologicalcongress.com/wac10/confer...
#wac10
We have posted the initial conference schedule on our website. The times of the sessions might change so please check it regularly for any updates 😊
It can be accessed using this link: worldarchaeologicalcongress.com/wac10/confer...
#wac10
May 7, 2025 at 1:07 AM
🕑 Initial conference schedule is out NOW! 🕑
We have posted the initial conference schedule on our website. The times of the sessions might change so please check it regularly for any updates 😊
It can be accessed using this link: worldarchaeologicalcongress.com/wac10/confer...
#wac10
We have posted the initial conference schedule on our website. The times of the sessions might change so please check it regularly for any updates 😊
It can be accessed using this link: worldarchaeologicalcongress.com/wac10/confer...
#wac10
🌍✨ Help Early Career Women Scholars Attend WAC-10! ✨🌍
Every dollar donated goes directly to helping with travel costs. 💖
Let's break barriers together and make archaeology more inclusive.
🔗 Learn more and donate: worldarchaeologicalcongress.com/wac10/students
#WAC10
Every dollar donated goes directly to helping with travel costs. 💖
Let's break barriers together and make archaeology more inclusive.
🔗 Learn more and donate: worldarchaeologicalcongress.com/wac10/students
#WAC10
May 6, 2025 at 2:22 AM
🌍✨ Help Early Career Women Scholars Attend WAC-10! ✨🌍
Every dollar donated goes directly to helping with travel costs. 💖
Let's break barriers together and make archaeology more inclusive.
🔗 Learn more and donate: worldarchaeologicalcongress.com/wac10/students
#WAC10
Every dollar donated goes directly to helping with travel costs. 💖
Let's break barriers together and make archaeology more inclusive.
🔗 Learn more and donate: worldarchaeologicalcongress.com/wac10/students
#WAC10
🌟 WAC-10 Cultural Festival Artist Spotlight 🌟
Meet Sivaranjani Raja, founder of The Magic of Henna ✨
Originally from Tamil Nadu and now based in South Australia, Sivaranjani brings the rich tradition of henna artistry to the #WAC10 Cultural Festival!
📍 Darwin, Australia | June 22–28
Meet Sivaranjani Raja, founder of The Magic of Henna ✨
Originally from Tamil Nadu and now based in South Australia, Sivaranjani brings the rich tradition of henna artistry to the #WAC10 Cultural Festival!
📍 Darwin, Australia | June 22–28
April 25, 2025 at 11:44 PM
🌟 WAC-10 Cultural Festival Artist Spotlight 🌟
Meet Sivaranjani Raja, founder of The Magic of Henna ✨
Originally from Tamil Nadu and now based in South Australia, Sivaranjani brings the rich tradition of henna artistry to the #WAC10 Cultural Festival!
📍 Darwin, Australia | June 22–28
Meet Sivaranjani Raja, founder of The Magic of Henna ✨
Originally from Tamil Nadu and now based in South Australia, Sivaranjani brings the rich tradition of henna artistry to the #WAC10 Cultural Festival!
📍 Darwin, Australia | June 22–28
🧩 Themes 21 to 26 which are being discussed at WAC-10.
📄 Our themes are not computer generated, but chosen and organised by those working in the field.
🔮 There is something for everyone. If you want to present a paper in one of these sessions, check out our website!
📄 Our themes are not computer generated, but chosen and organised by those working in the field.
🔮 There is something for everyone. If you want to present a paper in one of these sessions, check out our website!
April 24, 2025 at 8:24 AM
🧩 Themes 21 to 26 which are being discussed at WAC-10.
📄 Our themes are not computer generated, but chosen and organised by those working in the field.
🔮 There is something for everyone. If you want to present a paper in one of these sessions, check out our website!
📄 Our themes are not computer generated, but chosen and organised by those working in the field.
🔮 There is something for everyone. If you want to present a paper in one of these sessions, check out our website!
🌟 WAC-10 Cultural Festival Artist Spotlight 🌟
Meet Wilma Jerez Masaquiza, from the Salasaka Pueblo in Tungurahua, Ecuador! Wilma brings her stunning embroidery to Darwin-crafted from handspun, plant-dyed threads and woven on her family loom.
Don’t miss her work at the Cultural Festival #WAC10!
Meet Wilma Jerez Masaquiza, from the Salasaka Pueblo in Tungurahua, Ecuador! Wilma brings her stunning embroidery to Darwin-crafted from handspun, plant-dyed threads and woven on her family loom.
Don’t miss her work at the Cultural Festival #WAC10!
April 23, 2025 at 1:13 AM
🌟 WAC-10 Cultural Festival Artist Spotlight 🌟
Meet Wilma Jerez Masaquiza, from the Salasaka Pueblo in Tungurahua, Ecuador! Wilma brings her stunning embroidery to Darwin-crafted from handspun, plant-dyed threads and woven on her family loom.
Don’t miss her work at the Cultural Festival #WAC10!
Meet Wilma Jerez Masaquiza, from the Salasaka Pueblo in Tungurahua, Ecuador! Wilma brings her stunning embroidery to Darwin-crafted from handspun, plant-dyed threads and woven on her family loom.
Don’t miss her work at the Cultural Festival #WAC10!
Themes 15 to 20 which will be presented at the WAC-10 Conference in Darwin in June, 2025!
April 17, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Themes 15 to 20 which will be presented at the WAC-10 Conference in Darwin in June, 2025!
🌏✨ WAC-10 Cultural Festival ✨🌏
To complement the academic program, the festival will feature interactive workshops, exhibitions, and displays as artists and practitioners share their knowledge, skills, and culture.
Learn more here: worldarchaeologicalcongress.com/wac10/cultur....
To complement the academic program, the festival will feature interactive workshops, exhibitions, and displays as artists and practitioners share their knowledge, skills, and culture.
Learn more here: worldarchaeologicalcongress.com/wac10/cultur....
April 15, 2025 at 5:30 AM
🌏✨ WAC-10 Cultural Festival ✨🌏
To complement the academic program, the festival will feature interactive workshops, exhibitions, and displays as artists and practitioners share their knowledge, skills, and culture.
Learn more here: worldarchaeologicalcongress.com/wac10/cultur....
To complement the academic program, the festival will feature interactive workshops, exhibitions, and displays as artists and practitioners share their knowledge, skills, and culture.
Learn more here: worldarchaeologicalcongress.com/wac10/cultur....
The new WAC-10 logo was designed by June Mills, Gudbiling Gunuckinimul, a Larrakia elder and artist. It depicts a mangrove tree, a coastal species that grows in brackish water and is a rich source of natural resources 🌳
April 11, 2025 at 1:01 AM
The new WAC-10 logo was designed by June Mills, Gudbiling Gunuckinimul, a Larrakia elder and artist. It depicts a mangrove tree, a coastal species that grows in brackish water and is a rich source of natural resources 🌳
We’re fundraising to support women from low-exchange-rate countries so they can attend the 10th World Archaeological Congress in Darwin, Australia!
They’re doing powerful, community-based work — but airfare costs are a huge barrier.
🔗 Donate here: worldarchaeologicalcongress.com/wac10/studen...
They’re doing powerful, community-based work — but airfare costs are a huge barrier.
🔗 Donate here: worldarchaeologicalcongress.com/wac10/studen...
April 11, 2025 at 12:52 AM
We’re fundraising to support women from low-exchange-rate countries so they can attend the 10th World Archaeological Congress in Darwin, Australia!
They’re doing powerful, community-based work — but airfare costs are a huge barrier.
🔗 Donate here: worldarchaeologicalcongress.com/wac10/studen...
They’re doing powerful, community-based work — but airfare costs are a huge barrier.
🔗 Donate here: worldarchaeologicalcongress.com/wac10/studen...
📣Calling all actors working – or having worked – in the archaeological domain 📣
🎙️Your answers will help better our understanding of the current uses and expectations surrounding these technologies.
🔗The survey can be found here: automata-eccch.eu/news-events/...
😶🌫️Responses are anonymous.
🎙️Your answers will help better our understanding of the current uses and expectations surrounding these technologies.
🔗The survey can be found here: automata-eccch.eu/news-events/...
😶🌫️Responses are anonymous.
April 3, 2025 at 10:43 PM
📣Calling all actors working – or having worked – in the archaeological domain 📣
🎙️Your answers will help better our understanding of the current uses and expectations surrounding these technologies.
🔗The survey can be found here: automata-eccch.eu/news-events/...
😶🌫️Responses are anonymous.
🎙️Your answers will help better our understanding of the current uses and expectations surrounding these technologies.
🔗The survey can be found here: automata-eccch.eu/news-events/...
😶🌫️Responses are anonymous.
🔈✨ OFFICIAL WAC-10 POSTER COMPETITION HAS BEEN EXTENDED✨🔈
Posters are now due on the 10th of April.
The WAC-10 Organising Committee invite you to design the official poster for WAC-10 conference in Darwin. All and any submissions are welcome and there is NO FEE to enter.
Posters are now due on the 10th of April.
The WAC-10 Organising Committee invite you to design the official poster for WAC-10 conference in Darwin. All and any submissions are welcome and there is NO FEE to enter.
April 2, 2025 at 12:35 AM
🔈✨ OFFICIAL WAC-10 POSTER COMPETITION HAS BEEN EXTENDED✨🔈
Posters are now due on the 10th of April.
The WAC-10 Organising Committee invite you to design the official poster for WAC-10 conference in Darwin. All and any submissions are welcome and there is NO FEE to enter.
Posters are now due on the 10th of April.
The WAC-10 Organising Committee invite you to design the official poster for WAC-10 conference in Darwin. All and any submissions are welcome and there is NO FEE to enter.
🕊️ Call for Nominations: Peter Ucko Memorial Award
Nominations are open — and due this Friday (April 4, 2025)!
🏆 Who can be nominated?
Anyone — at any career stage — who has made a significant contribution to archaeology in ways that align with the values of the World Archaeological Congress.
Nominations are open — and due this Friday (April 4, 2025)!
🏆 Who can be nominated?
Anyone — at any career stage — who has made a significant contribution to archaeology in ways that align with the values of the World Archaeological Congress.
April 1, 2025 at 1:47 AM
🕊️ Call for Nominations: Peter Ucko Memorial Award
Nominations are open — and due this Friday (April 4, 2025)!
🏆 Who can be nominated?
Anyone — at any career stage — who has made a significant contribution to archaeology in ways that align with the values of the World Archaeological Congress.
Nominations are open — and due this Friday (April 4, 2025)!
🏆 Who can be nominated?
Anyone — at any career stage — who has made a significant contribution to archaeology in ways that align with the values of the World Archaeological Congress.
Themes 10 to 15 from our upcoming WAC-10 Congress in Darwin, Australia.
Submissions for papers close today (31st of March) so if you like to present a paper at WAC-10, now is the time! ⏳
Submissions for papers close today (31st of March) so if you like to present a paper at WAC-10, now is the time! ⏳
March 31, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Themes 10 to 15 from our upcoming WAC-10 Congress in Darwin, Australia.
Submissions for papers close today (31st of March) so if you like to present a paper at WAC-10, now is the time! ⏳
Submissions for papers close today (31st of March) so if you like to present a paper at WAC-10, now is the time! ⏳
📃 Competition for the Official WAC-10 Poster has been extended until the 31st of March. It's free and anyone can enter!!
💸Prizes for the top submissions.
🔁 No limit on submissions so enter as many times as you like.
💸Prizes for the top submissions.
🔁 No limit on submissions so enter as many times as you like.
March 26, 2025 at 12:40 PM
📃 Competition for the Official WAC-10 Poster has been extended until the 31st of March. It's free and anyone can enter!!
💸Prizes for the top submissions.
🔁 No limit on submissions so enter as many times as you like.
💸Prizes for the top submissions.
🔁 No limit on submissions so enter as many times as you like.