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University College London, in partnership with Qatar Foundation and Qatar Museums Authority, has created UCL Qatar, a world-class centre for the study of cultural heritage. UCL Qatar offers postgraduate and research opportunities in archaeology, conservation and museum studies, and aims to nurture a new generation of cultural heritage professionals in the region. Our innovative degree programmes have a particular focus on the Arab and Islamic worlds, suiting well-qualified candidates from across the world who are passionate about the unique material culture of the Middle East. With outstanding facilities available including the most advanced conservation and archaeological research laboratories in the Gulf, UCL Qatar aims to position itself as the leading centre of excellence in the region for the study of archaeology, conservation and museology.
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Workshop to explore Doha's historic urban heritage
UCL Qatar is to host a special public lecture and two-day workshop exploring Doha's historical urban heritage. More...
Published: Apr 17, 2013 10:44:52 AM
Origins of Doha project webpages launched
Archaeologists working on UCL Qatar's QNRF-funded research project, The Origins of Doha, are allowing the public to learn more about their work and track their findings online via the Origins of Doha website. Containing a history of Doha, building recording and excavation news, the webpages will document the investigations taking place that will serve to establish how Doha was originally settled, and how it transformed into the city that it is today.
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Published: Mar 19, 2013 1:59:47 PM
What Did People Eat in Old Doha?
Dr. Mary Anne Murray is busy at UCL Qatar processing samples taken during the excavation season to search for evidence of diet and other uses of organic material in Old Doha. To do this, she is using a flotation machine to separate these materials from the dirt. After processing the samples through the machine, she will sort them and examine them under a microscope. Research on botanical remains allows the project to better understand evidence that is not always immediately visible during excavation. More...
Published: Mar 18, 2013 8:33:59 AM
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