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Speaking Archaeologically Workshop: From Objects to Archaeology by Simran Kaur Saini

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"Imagine standing in a room in a large museum. As you look around the dimly lit gallery, you begin to recognize shapes: a basket, an arrow, a beautifully decorated carving, a shield. Some of the objects are unrecognizable to you. What if these objects could speak? What would they tell you about themselves? How have they been used? Where did they come from? How did they get to this museum? Who do they belong to?"                                                                                                                    - Ari Berk and Carolyn Dunn It was a typical cozy, warm Sunday morning, with the air resplendent with festive vibes, perfect for catching up on all that lost sleep. Yet I was standing in front of the National Museum like an energetic little child, bursting with excitement over my first ever Speaking Archaeologically workshop. Weird right? Spending my whole day immersed in the vestiges of the past within the ambit of a place that feels like a safe