Whether the Egyptian pyramids, Mayan temples or our own Spanish missions, archaeology fascinates young and old. In celebration of Texas Archaeology Awareness Month, UTSA's Center for Archaeological Research and the Institute of Texan Cultures will hold the second annual UTSA Archaeology Fair. The event is free and open to the public. The UTSA Archaeology Fair offers many hands-on activities for children of all ages, including pottery making and rock painting.
Visitors can also learn to throw a spear using an ancient tool, an atlatl.
Native American dancers and living history demonstrations will also be featured. Back by popular demand from last year is a complete mock dig where participants will learn how to excavate, clean and catalog artifacts like a professional archaeologist. For more information, call the Center for Archaeological Research at 458-4378.