Birckbeck (University of London) are offering two summer schools exploring the Prehistoric and Roman settlement of southern Britain. Both take place during the middle two weeks of May.

For details contact the Executive Officer for Archaeology on 0207 6316627

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http://www.archpark.org.il/ has some really excellent information about the archaeology of this most ancient and volatile city.

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Mike Parker Pearson, professor of archaeology at Sheffield University announced the discovery of a large settlement full of houses dating back to 2,600 BC at Durrington Walls in Wiltshire.

It is believed the inhabitants of what is the largest known neolithic settlement, built the stone circle at Stonehenge.

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