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Centuries-old artifacts unearthed on campus

February 5, 2025

Earlier this week, grounds workers were digging in front of New East to install a new bench. Jon Marcoux ’08 (PhD), an associate professor and the director of Research Laboratories of Archaeology at Carolina, walked by, looked at the pile of dirt and knew it was worth a closer look.

Outdoor access for all

November 9, 2021

UNC-Chapel Hill archaeologists are working with a diverse coalition to develop an accessible trail network, uncover the region’s history and spur equitable economic growth in the small western North Carolina town of Old Fort. The project is supported by the Southern Futures initiative.

Excavating the past to serve the future

June 2, 2020

Massey Award winner Steve Davis has dedicated his life to preserving the history of North Carolina’s Native American peoples for future generations.