The Nova Scotia Archaeology Society (NSAS) was formed in 1987 in response to a growing interest in the Province's heritage resources. It is our mandate to bring together individuals interested in the study and promotion of archaeology, particularly as it relates to all cultures of Nova Scotia; to disseminate knowledge and encourage the exchange of information among professionals and amateurs alike; and to promote the preservation and protection of archaeological sites and resources throughout the Province.

Interested in archaeology?

Why not come to our upcoming public lecture on November 25? Myles McCallum, Assistant Professor of Classics at Saint Mary's University will present his research investigating the lifestyles of Rome’s rural poor, including peasant farmers, rural slaves, and ‘employees’ of the imperial household.

And don't forget to join the Nova Scotia Archaeology Society today.

Archaeology News

Harrison Ford Elected to AIA Board
While the debate rages on in archaeological circles about whether "Indiana Jones" is harmful to public understanding of true archaeology, actor Harrison Ford clearly has an interest in the subject: he has won election to the Board of Directors of the Archaeological Institute of America.

60 000-year-old arrow discovered in South Africa
"Two researchers from Wits University believe that what they have discovered is a 60 000-year-old arrow that was fired from the earliest known bow. Their discovery has pushed back the origins of bow-and-arrow technology by 20 000 years."