Archaeological Society of Victoria facts for kids
The Archaeological Society of Victoria was a special group in Australia that helped people learn about the past. It was formed in 1964 by a professor named William (Bill) Culican from the University of Melbourne. He started it because many people loved his talks about archaeology and wanted to learn more!
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What is the Archaeological Society of Victoria?
The Archaeological Society of Victoria (ASV) was a group of people who loved studying history through old objects and places. They were like detectives of the past, digging up sites and carefully examining what they found. Their main goal was to understand how people lived long ago, especially in the state of Victoria, Australia.
How Did the Society Begin?
The story of the ASV began in 1964. A professor named William (Bill) Culican was giving exciting lectures about archaeology. Many adults were very interested in these talks, which were part of the CAE. Because so many people were keen to learn more and get involved, Professor Culican helped create the Archaeological Society of Victoria. It was a place where people could share their passion for discovering ancient history.
Joining Forces: The AASV
Later, in 1976, the Archaeological Society of Victoria decided to team up with another group called the Anthropological Society of Victoria. Anthropology is the study of human societies and cultures, both past and present. By joining together, they formed a new, bigger society: the Archaeological and Anthropological Society of Victoria, often called the AASV. This merger helped them explore even more about human history and culture in Victoria.
Discovering Ancient History in Victoria
One of the most important things the society did was to help with archaeological digs. In the early 1970s, they worked at a place called Dry Creek, Keilor. This was a very important site because archaeologists hoped to find evidence of people living there a very, very long time ago, during a period called the Pleistocene. The Pleistocene was an ancient time, often called the Ice Age, which ended about 11,700 years ago. By digging carefully, they hoped to uncover clues about the lives of Aboriginal people who lived in Victoria thousands of years ago. Their work helped us understand more about Australia's deep history.
See Also
- Archaeology of Australia
- Learned societies of Australia
