The 'De geheimen van het pottenbakkerswiel' exhibition at Allard Pierson presents cutting-edge archaeological research. Learn how microscopic examination of pottery shards reveals ancient production processes and technological advancements. Engage with interactive games and activities to step into an archaeologist's role within the museum's ArcheoHotspot.
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Discover how new techniques by archaeologists from the University of Amsterdam help researchers understand ancient pottery and its makers. This exhibition invites visitors to step into the shoes of an archaeologist through interactive games and activities, revealing what production traces on pottery can teach us about ancient craft and technology.
This exhibition, 'The Secrets of the Potter's Wheel,' is a public presentation of the four-year research project 'Tracing the Potter's Wheel,' funded by the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) and conducted at the University of Amsterdam. It delves into how microscopic examination of pottery shards can reveal crucial information about ancient production processes, technological developments, and the sharing of knowledge. Visitors will engage with the research through various games and activities within the Allard Pierson's ArcheoHotspot, learning to identify how objects were made and their original uses. The exhibition also features 3D-printed replicas of objects from the Allard Pierson collections, studied using new methods and digital scanning techniques. A dedicated digital exhibition provides supplementary information and further details on the 'Tracing the Potter's Wheel' project's findings, focusing on pottery techniques in the Aegean Bronze Age (2500-1200 BC).
Information regarding specific ticketing for this exhibition is not detailed on this page, but it is presented as part of the Allard Pierson's programming, suggesting general museum admission may apply. Visitors are directed to a digital exhibition and further project information for more details.
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