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Ararat Plain Southeast Archaeological Project (APSAP) @apsap.bsky.social · 2d

Join us at CUHK for a dynamic talk on how VR, AR, and MR go beyond entertainment to revolutionize archaeology and education. Experience a live demo showing how these innovations transform teaching, tourism, and data collection. Register: cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/mycuform/vie...
Don’t miss out!

image of VR Headset, details about the workshop

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Ararat Plain Southeast Archaeological Project (APSAP) @apsap.bsky.social · 6d

On 16 Sept at the InnoWing, visitors joined a VR tour of Armenia’s Vedi Fortress. They explored a 3D reconstruction of the Late Bronze and Iron Age structure to learn more about the past and technology. Thank you to everyone, and please join our SIG: innowings.engg.hku.hk/apsap/

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Ararat Plain Southeast Archaeological Project (APSAP) @apsap.bsky.social · 16d

🌪️ Due to Typhoon Ragasa, our exciting talk by HKU team on immersive tech & archaeology has been rescheduled for everyone's safety.
🗓️ New Time: Oct 8 (Wed) 10:30-12:30, 2025
📍 Venue: Learning Garden & Maker Space, LG/F University Library, CUHK
Supported by rihcuhk, anthrocu & cuhklibraries💜

Photo of Learning Garden & Maker Space, University Library, CUHK and a user with a VR headset being blown away

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Ararat Plain Southeast Archaeological Project (APSAP) @apsap.bsky.social · 16d

Congratulations @saa-aap.bsky.social of @cambup-archaeology.cambridge.org for the release of the latest issue, volume 13, issue 2! www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

Also check out, in that issue, our evaluation of the Apple Vision Pro for archaeology: doi.org/10.1017/aap....

Latest issue | Advances in Archaeological Practice | Cambridge Core

Advances in Archaeological Practice

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Ararat Plain Southeast Archaeological Project (APSAP) @apsap.bsky.social · 18d

Exploring the Past Through Innovation
Join us at the HKU Innowing Carnival 2025 for a special talk on how technology is helping us better understand the ancient world.
🗓️Sept 25 | 14:30–15:30
📍Tam Wing Fan Innovation Wing One, HKU
📌LED Wall & Brainstorming Area
hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hd...

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Ararat Plain Southeast Archaeological Project (APSAP) @apsap.bsky.social · 29d

Thanks @saa-aap.bsky.social for the APSAP-related covers of Vol. 11(4) and Vol. 7(4)! AAP covers spotlight the people, places, and communities that bring archaeology to life. Read more: www.cambridge.org/core/blog/20...

Cover images of Advances in Archaeological Practice featuring APSAP, highlighting archaeology as a people-centered practice.

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Ararat Plain Southeast Archaeological Project (APSAP) @apsap.bsky.social · Sep 5

Huge thanks to the three editors, Christina B. Rieth, Sarah A. Herr and Sjoerd van der Linde, for running the @saa-aap.bsky.social of @cambup-archaeology.cambridge.org for the last few years, it was a great experience to work with them on the digital reviews! 👏📚 www.cambridge.org/core/blog/20...

Photo of ‘Advances’ confectionery, enjoyed one year by delegates at the SAA Annual Meeting.

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Ararat Plain Southeast Archaeological Project (APSAP) @apsap.bsky.social · Aug 28

Step into the future with HKU's ELEC4547: Emerging Tech in VR/AR 🚀 Explore how humans interact with digital worlds through optics, haptics and perception. This hands-on, technical course covers hardware and software💡Let's build a functional VR headset📍Register: hku.welight.fun/projects/2_p...

A student wearing a VR headset, surrounded by glowing digital graphics and holograms, symbolizing immersive technology and virtual/augmented reality learning.

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Ararat Plain Southeast Archaeological Project (APSAP) @apsap.bsky.social · Aug 25

Have you been thinking about how digital technologies will impact Archaeological Labor Management? Consider submitting a Digital Review on this topic to @saa-aap.bsky.social by @cambup-archaeology.cambridge.org. Submit a Digital Review abstract by Sept 1. www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

image of archaeologists working in the field

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Ararat Plain Southeast Archaeological Project (APSAP) @apsap.bsky.social · Aug 21

We sincerely thank the leadership of AirWorker, an engineering company specializing in clean, sustainable wind energy in Armenia, for visiting us in the field on 6 July. Your visit was greatly appreciated, and we look forward to future collaboration!

A photo of the management of AirWorker and our team in Armenia

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Ararat Plain Southeast Archaeological Project (APSAP) @apsap.bsky.social · Aug 18

HKU Year 1 students: ever wonder what old stuff can tell us about people’s lives? The course CCHU9080 Dead People’s Things: Excavating the Past with Archaeology explores how objects — from artifacts to everyday items — shape human stories. Registration begins tomorrow, open to all, Sem 2 (Wed)

Photos of HKU students attending the class CCHU9080

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Ararat Plain Southeast Archaeological Project (APSAP) @apsap.bsky.social · Aug 15

What was the land under the National Archives in Washington DC once used for? Discover hidden stories with ar.memory.dc’s AR app! See the past come alive on the spot. Download the app & follow ar.memory.dc on www.instagram.com/ar.memory.dc and www.facebook.com/people/AR-Memory-DC/61575285207420/

Mobile phone’s screen showing the account of ar.memory.dc, with photos of the National Archives and the White House in the background

the QR code for its Instagram; with photos of the White House in the background

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Advances in Archaeological Practice @saa-aap.bsky.social · Aug 13

Digital eXtended Reality #technologies allow users to immerse themselves in 3D spaces, harboring potential for fresh applications in #archaeologicalpractice and #engagement.

Read Hayk Azizbekyan, Peter J. Cobb, and Elvan Cobb’s thoughts on the #AppleVisionPro in AAP’s latest Digital Review article.

The Apple Vision Pro: Useful Mixed/Augmented Reality (MR/AR) Headset for Archaeology or Not Quite There Yet? | Advances in Archaeological Practice | Cambridge Core

The Apple Vision Pro: Useful Mixed/Augmented Reality (MR/AR) Headset for Archaeology or Not Quite There Yet?

www.cambridge.org

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Yale Classics Library @yaleclassicslib.bsky.social · Aug 13

New special issue of Advances in Archaeological Practice Vol. 13 (2025) www.cambridge.org/core/journal... Caring for Culture in the 21st Century @saa-aap.bsky.social @apsap.bsky.social @archaeojake.bsky.social @sherr-spadefoot.bsky.social @drdonnayates.bsky.social @dremilinesmith.bsky.social

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Ararat Plain Southeast Archaeological Project (APSAP) @apsap.bsky.social · Aug 13

Congratulations @saa-aap.bsky.social at @cambup-archaeology.cambridge.org on the release of Volume 13, Issue 1! www.cambridge.org/core/journal...; Check out the digital review about how #lidar discoveries in #archaeology are picked up in the popular press: doi.org/10.1017/aap....

www.cambridge.org

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Ararat Plain Southeast Archaeological Project (APSAP) @apsap.bsky.social · Aug 12

A big thank you to the Vedi Medical Center in #Armenia for supporting the APSAP team for many years! They have always kindly helped our team members. This season, we visited to show our appreciation, presenting an HKU Pewter Plate to Mr. Samvel Khachatryan, Vice Director.

Photo of presenting an HKU pewter plate to Mr. Samvel Khachatryan at the Vedi Medical Center

Ararat Plain Southeast Archaeological Project (APSAP) @apsap.bsky.social · Aug 11

Been considering trying the #AppleVisionPro for #archaeology? We have been experimenting with it, as a #mixedreality headset for interacting with archaeological data and we wrote the following review in @saa-aap.bsky.social of @cambup-archaeology.cambridge.org: doi.org/10.1017/aap....

The Apple Vision Pro: Useful Mixed/Augmented Reality (MR/AR) Headset for Archaeology or Not Quite There Yet? | Advances in Archaeological Practice | Cambridge Core

The Apple Vision Pro: Useful Mixed/Augmented Reality (MR/AR) Headset for Archaeology or Not Quite There Yet?

doi.org

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Catherine Frieman @cjfrieman.bsky.social · Aug 8

i have three archaeology and heritage starter packs, and more folks and ords have joined since i last updated them. here's 1
go.bsky.app/FrmtR15

darth™️ @darthbluesky.bsky.social · Aug 8

please invite your archaeologist friends here

Paul Zimmerman @paulczimmerman.bsky.social · Aug 8

I’m finding that for archaeologists it’s not as vibrant of a space as the old place used to be, but I’m hoping it gets there

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Ararat Plain Southeast Archaeological Project (APSAP) @apsap.bsky.social · Aug 5

🌍 Ever thought about doing real archaeology outside the classroom? Read the post of Kristy, a BA Humanities and Digital Technologies student from HKU. She recently returned from an amazing two-week field trip in Armenia with the #ARTH2110 course — it was epic!🏺💥
🔗 openarchaeology.org/armenia/2025...

Photo of HKU students visiting Garni Temple

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Ararat Plain Southeast Archaeological Project (APSAP) @apsap.bsky.social · Aug 1

#HKU’s course selection period begins August 5! Check out these archaeological courses for a unique experience! They are ARTH2102, ARTH2110, and CCHU9080 – all about archaeology, especially of the east Mediterranean and Armenia. Open to all students, no prerequisites!

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Ararat Plain Southeast Archaeological Project (APSAP) @apsap.bsky.social · Jul 29

HKU achieved an interesting milestone, rising to rank #11 globally in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It reflects the contributions of the entire HKU community. We’re proud that APSAP grows within this academic hub where heritage, innovation, and research come together.

a world map with a pinpoint showing the location of Hong Kong

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Ararat Plain Southeast Archaeological Project (APSAP) @apsap.bsky.social · Jul 24

Been thinking about how #AI, #robotics, or #automation may impact archaeological labor in the coming years? Consider turning that into a Digital Review for @saa-aap.bsky.social of @cambup-archaeology.cambridge.org for an upcoming theme issue on labor - call details: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

Call for Papers: Advances in Archaeological Labor Management

Welcome to Cambridge Core

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Ararat Plain Southeast Archaeological Project (APSAP) @apsap.bsky.social · Jul 22

Dig, discover, and display. What happens when kids become archaeologists for real? The unique program organized by the Armenian Heritage Development Foundation, the University of Wisconsin-Parkside lets young minds explore the full journey of artifacts in Armenia. doi.org/10.1080/2051...

Photo of a simulated site, photos of children trying on-site excavation, AR/VR technology and museum activities

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Antiquity Journal @antiquity.ac.uk · Jul 18

Where in the world are you researching? Wherever it is, we want to hear from you! We publish archaeology from all over the world, so find out how you can get your research in front of a global audience 🌏
🏺 #Archaeology

Submit an article

Interested in submitting an article to Antiquity? Find out more, including our submission guidelines for authors and details about our editorial processes, here. Find out more

antiquity.ac.uk

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Ararat Plain Southeast Archaeological Project (APSAP) @apsap.bsky.social · Jul 16

How is #AI reshaping the way we study the human past? A news article in the Communications of the ACM by Karen Emslie highlights how archaeologists are using #machinelearning and #computervision to uncover the stories of human culture. Read more: cacm.acm.org/news/researc...

Screencap of the article in Communications of the ACM and photo of an ancient site in the background

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