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    San Diego Archaeological Center

    The San Diego Archaeological Center is a nonprofit museum where visitors can learn the story of how people have lived in San Diego County for the past 12,000 years. Founded in 1993, the Center was the first private nonprofit dedicated to the care, management, and use of archaeological collections. Visit our museum, which is located in the picturesque San Pasqual Valley in Escondido, one mile…

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  • Photo of three people at an outdoor archery range, aiming bows at hay bale targets with colorful bullseyes. Text reads: "Open Archery Range. Sat, May 31 & Sat, June 7. 9 AM – 1 PM at the Center."
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    Open Archery Range

    We’re stringing our bows for a spot of archery right here at the San Diego Archaeological Center! Shoot some rounds and learn about how different cultures around the world crafted, hunted, and fought with bows and arrows. Register now to…

  • romotional flyer for the San Diego Archaeological Center’s "Kids Dig Archaeology" Summer Day Camp, running June 16–20, Monday to Friday from 10 AM to 2:30 PM. The camp is for grades K–5 and costs $395 for the week or $85 per day. The flyer highlights activities including nature walks, archery and atlatl, ancient games, Ice Age rock art, cordage and pottery, and lots of fun. The design includes earthy tones, hand-drawn illustrations of rocks, artifacts, and tools, and bold text emphasizing the archaeological theme.
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    Summer Camp

    We are excited to announce our summer day camp for elementary school students! Whether your child or grandchild is a budding archaeologist or just eager to experience the past in a whole new way, our camp offers something for everyone.…

  • A promotional banner for a photogrammetry lecture titled "Modeling Mesoamerican Masks: Using Photogrammetry to Bring Cultural Heritage to Life." The banner features two rows of various traditional Mesoamerican masks, each unique in design, color, and expression. The title text is centered on a rust-colored horizontal band across the middle of the image. The masks include human faces, animals, and fantastical creatures, representing diverse cultural styles and craftsmanship.
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    Lecture: Modeling Mesoamerican Masks

    Discover how a 3D modeling project at San Diego State University is bringing a historic collection of Mesoamerican masks into the digital age. This in-person lecture will explore how these digital models are enhancing teaching and public interpretation while tracing…

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    Historic Archery Day

    We’re stringing our bows for a spot of archery right here at the San Diego Archaeological Center! Shoot some rounds and learn about how different cultures around the world crafted, hunted, and fought with bows and arrows. Register now to…