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Archeology is often imagined as an exotic enterprise, something undertaken far off in the sands of Egypt, or at ruins in ancient cities like Rome.

Where it’s not typically expected is amid the clamor and din of urban life.

But a recent dig at an 18th-century house in Newton is a reminder that archeology is relevant everywhere - and that our own backyards can be rich with artifacts and history, authorities say.

Read the full Boston Globe article here

8/10/11	Nominate a Project for the 2011 Newton Preservation Awards
8/1/11	Historic Newton Wins Massachusetts Historical Commission Award
11/9/10	"Mapping A New Town" on exhibit at the Jackson Homestead
7/13/10	Jackson Homestead and Museum Named One of Bay State's Greats
7/1/10	Historic Newton Wins NEMA Publication Award

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