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HMNS Special Lecture: The Archaeology of the Silk Routes

Presented by Houston Museum of Natural Science at Houston Museum of Natural Science

September 28, 2010

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The Houston Museum of Natural Science presents an HMNS Special Lecture entitled The Archaeology of the Silk Routes, Tuesday, September 28, 2010 - 06:30 PM.

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The Houston Museum of Natural Science presents an HMNS Special Lecture entitled The Archaeology of the Silk Routes, Tuesday, September 28, 2010 - 06:30 PM.

Along the ancient routes of the Silk Road, archeology has unveiled the material culture of the diverse populations of Central Asia—in a wider context than previously believed. Dr. Lothar von Falkenhausen will explain how newly discovered material evidence can complement historical information. Addressing the peoples of the Silk Road, he will also discuss the social complexity in the oasis kingdoms, the symbiosis of the steppe and the sown, and how economic exchange served as a vehicle for cultural and religious diffusion.

Dr. Lothar von Falkenhausen is professor of art history at UCLA. He directs excavations in the Yangzi River Basin through the Peking University-UCLA Joint Archaeological Project. His research concerns the archaeology of the Chinese Bronze Age. He serves as editor of the Journal of East Asian Archaeology and of the Early China Special Monographs Series.

Sponsored by KUHF, 88.7 FM and Rice University’s Glasscock School of Continuing Studies. Lecture is in conjunction with the exhibition Secrets of the Silk Road, on view 8/27/10 through 1/2/11.

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Houston Museum of Natural Science

5555 Hermann Park Drive
Houston, TX 77030

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Tickets:

Member-Adult $12.00
Member-Child (<18) $12.00
Adult $17.00
Child (3-11) $17.00
Senior (62+) $17.00
College (Current ID) $17.00
Group (20+ persons) $17.00

Times:

6:30pm

Phone: (713) 639-4629

Parking:

Parking is available in our 6-story garage located on Caroline, just south of Hermann Drive. Parking is just $5 for museum patrons and $7 for all others. In addition, some curbside parking is available near the Museum entrance and in Hermann Park.

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